Gdańsk University of Technology promoted in THE Impact Rankings 2024 | Gdańsk University of Technology

Gdańsk Tech's score is 73.9 points out of a possible 100, a year-on-year increase of 8.9 points (from 65 points in 2023). It gave Gdańsk Tech promotion in the global ranking from position 601-800 to position 401-600, and in the national ranking from position 4-8 to position 2.

In 2024 THE Impact Rankings were published for the 6th time. During this period, universities from all over the world, increasing their interest in it. The number of universities ranked in 2019 was 467, in 2024 the number was 1963.

THE Impact Rankings is an overall ranking and specific rankings taking into account the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Gdańsk University of Technology submitted data for 12 of the 17 SDGs to THE Impact Rankings in 2024. In the ranking of universities from Poland, Gdańsk Tech is the ranking leader for as many as three SDGs (6: Clean water and sanitation, 12: Responsible consumption and production and 17: Partnerships for the goals). In addition, it ranked 1-3 for SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities and 1-4 for SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy.

In the global ranking, Gdańsk Tech for as many as four goals obtained a position between 101 and 200 (SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities).

Gdańsk Tech's detailed results in THE Impact rankings for the individual SDGs are as follows:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation - ranked 101-200 globally, ranked 1 in Poland

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production - ranked 101-200 globally, ranked 1 in Poland

Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals - ranked 101-200 globally, ranked 1 in Poland

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities - ranked 101-200 globally, in Poland ranked 1-3

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy - ranked 401-600 globally, in Poland ranked 1-4

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - ranked 401-600 globally, 4-9 in Poland

Goal 9: Innovation, industry, infrastructure - ranked 401-600 globally, ranked 5-9 in Poland

Goal 13: Climate action - ranked 401-600 globally, ranked 2-6 in Poland

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions - ranked 401-600 globally, in Poland ranked 5-8

Goal 5: Gender equality - ranked 601-800 globally, Poland ranked 8-10

Goal 4: Quality education - ranked 800-1000 globally, in Poland ranked 5-6

Goal 3: Good health and wellbeing - ranked 1001+ in the world, in Poland ranked 9-17

THE Impact Rankings assess how universities meet each of the Sustainable Development Goals in four broad areas: research, management, outreach, teaching. The ranking organiser explains:

„Research: the most obvious and traditional way that a university might help deliver the SDGs is by creating research in relevant topics.

Stewardship: universities are custodians of significant resources; not just physical resources, but also their employees, faculty and students. How they act as stewards is one of the key factors in delivering the SDGs.

Outreach: place is critical in higher education, and the work that universities do with their local, regional, national and international communities is another key way that they can have an impact on sustainability.

Teaching: teaching plays a critical role, both in ensuring that there are enough skilled practitioners to deliver on the SDGs, and in making sure that all alumni take forward the key lessons of sustainability into their future careers”. (Source: Impact Rankings)

Gdańsk University of Technology's performance in THE Impact Rankings from 2020 to 2024

The leaders of THE Impact Rankings 2024 are: 1st Western Sydney University and ex aequo University of Manchester and University of Tasmania.

In Poland, 1st place went to University of Gdańsk (position 301-400). Places in the 401-600 range were won by four universities: Gdańsk University of Technology, Jagiellonian University, SWPS University and University of Warsaw.

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