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Title: University Rankings and Sustainable Development: The State of the Art
Language: English
Authors: Walter Leal Filho, Laís Viera Trevisan, Zujaja Wahaj, Denner Déda Araújo Nunes, Claudio Ruy Portela de Vasconcelos, Thais Aparecida Dibbern, Valeria Ruiz Vargas, Usha Iyer-Raniga, Rosley Anholon, Aliaksandr Novikau, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar, Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis
Source: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2025 26(7):1615-1636.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Universities, Reputation, Sustainability, Higher Education, Institutional Evaluation, Global Approach, Foreign Countries, Institutional Characteristics, Measurement
Geographic Terms: Indonesia, United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Latin America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand
DOI: 10.1108/IJSHE-11-2023-0530
ISSN: 1467-6370
1758-6739
Abstract: Purpose: In light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in higher education, this paper aims to explore the effectiveness of sustainability university rankings, specifically focusing on sustainable development (SD), to understand their impact on advancing universities' sustainability goals and address gaps in practical implications and limitations. Design/methodology/approach: This study examines sustainability rankings in higher education (HE) through document analysis. Chosen for significance, these rankings were evaluated for regional participation, criteria and the top 20 universities. The method involved scrutinising official ranking websites for diverse perspectives on sustainability. The results are classified into three categories: regional participation, assessment criteria and top universities in the latest iterations. Findings: The findings show that sustainability rankings are widely spread, and their existence has led to an increased motivation for universities to further engage in efforts in the field of SD. This study offers suggestions for optimising the role of promoting SD principles and practices in HE. Originality/value: This comprehensive assessment sheds light on rankings' operations and success levels. It makes a significant contribution to the literature, providing an unprecedented overview of analysed rankings and on sustainability assessment and their impact. This analysis will be valuable for universities towards the integration of SD principles and practices into the HE environment.
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