Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings
York University Posts Top Scores in Times Higher Education Global Impact Ranking 2021
April 21, 2021
For the third year in a row, York University has been ranked highly by the Times Higher Education (THE) global Impact Ranking, which ranks universities on their work towards the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, York has placed 11
th in Canada and 67
th overall against 1,115 post-secondary institutions from 94 different countries.
“York’s strong performance in the rankings this year is a result of the extraordinary efforts of our students, faculty, course directors, staff, and alumni, whose dedication to our communities and our planet has helped us make great strides in furthering the UN SDGs,” said Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor. “We are proud of the way our community members have come together in support of the SDGs, and grateful for their passion, enthusiasm, and continued
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