The Times Higher Education just released its University Rankings for 2020 in the area of social impact. This was assessed by University contributions to the SDGs based upon three criteria, research, stewardship and outreach. The scores from the top three SDG’s and SDG 17 were combined to create the rankings.
There was excellent news for APACPH members with 11 APACPH members being ranked in the top 100 in the world. They included universities from Australia, Taiwan, Hongkong, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan. Globally 766 Universities were assessed from 85 countries. It is worth noting that Japan made a major commitment to this process with 63 universities participating (the most from any country).
Earlier this year APACPH made a commitment to ensuring planetary health was a priority for APACPH members. When you look at the ranking data you will see that APACPH members have strengths in different areas. For example, Yonsei University ranked highest on SDGs 3, 8, 9, University of Indonesia SDGs 1, 3, 4, University of Tokyo SDGs 2, 8, 9, and the University of Malaya SDGs 4, 11, 15.
- SDG 1 – no poverty
- SDG 2 – zero hunger
- SDG 3 – good health and well-being
- SDG 4 – quality education
- SDG 5 – gender equality
- SDG 6 – clean water and sanitation
- SDG 7 – affordable and clean energy
- SDG 8 – decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9 – industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 10 – reduced inequalities
- SDG 11 – sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 12 – responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13 – climate action
- SDG 14 – life below water
- SDG 15 – life on land
- SDG 16 – peace, justice and strong institutions
- SDG 17 – partnerships for the goals
Public health impacts upon or is impacted by all of the SGD’s, we need to share and acknowledge our expertise in these areas.
Professor Bruce Maycock Secretary-General APACPH.
