Find out what awards and recognition the University's work on sustainability has received. Sustainability QS World University RankingsIn 2022 the QS World University Rankings – a leading world league table for the higher education sector – introduced sustainability as a framework.The ranking offers new insights into the varying degrees of institutional engagement with the environmental and social agenda.20243rd in the UK, 6th in Europe, 15th in the world20231st in the UK, 1st in Europe, 4th in the worldTimes Higher Education Impact RankingsThe Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess the social, environmental and economic impact of universities, assessing the performance of universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).2024Joint 1st in the world for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure20235th in the world for Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureInternational Sustainable Campus NetworkThe University is a member of the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN), a body of over 90 universities from more than 30 countries who exchange knowledge and expertise on how to make universities more sustainable. They have an annual award scheme to celebrate sector leaders.2022Winner: Whole systems approachWinner of the “whole systems approach” award for our work to address the climate crisis through research, teaching, operations, governance and partnerships.Green Gown AwardsEstablished in 2004, the Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities, colleges and the learning and skills sectors across the UK and Ireland as the education sector leads a path to efficiency, employability and better quality of life all. 2023Finalist: Nature PositiveFinalist: Next Generation Learning and SkillsHighly Commended: Digital Futures2022Winner: Research with Impact - StudentHighly commended: Money for GoodFinalist: Sustainability Champion - Student2021Winner: 2030 Climate Action (Positive Futures)Highly commended: Next Generation Learning and Skills (Students as Change Agents)Finalist: Benefitting Society (supporting local action)Finalist: Enterprise (student-led social enterprise)Finalist: Sustainability Institution of the Year Award (social and civic responsibility)2020Winner: Campus of the Future (Biodiversity and climate adaptation)Finalist: Campus of the Future (Sports and Exercise)Finalist: Next Generation Learning and Skills: the ESSA Project2019Winner: Campus Health, Food and DrinkWinner: Total ReportingWinner: Money for Good2018Winner: Sustainability Institution of the YearHighly Commended: Outstanding Leadership Team of the YearShortlisted: Sustainability Champion – Student (Lizzie Rhoades)Shortlisted: Benefitting Society2017Winner: EnterpriseShortlisted: Continuous Improvement: Institutional ChangeShortlisted: Learning and Skills2016Shortlisted: Learning and SkillsShortlisted: Facilitates and Services2015Winner: Facilities and ServicesShortlisted: Student EngagementInvestors in People Image The Department achieved an Investors in People Silver accreditation in 2017, which lasted until 2020. This article was published on 2024-10-01