Western Sydney University, Launch Pad

Western Sydney University has once again been named number one in the world for its social, economic and environmental impact in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

For the second year in a row, the University has placed first overall in the prestigious annual rankings – a first for an Australian university.

The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings is the main global ranking system that assesses universities on their commitment to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rankings are based on universities’ teaching, research, outreach and stewardship.

Western Sydney University topped the list for 2023 out of over 1,700 institutions from 115 countries – a 21 per cent increase in participating institutions from last year.

The University’s work has been recognised in the following SDG categories:

• 1st in the world for SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals
• 2nd in the world for SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 15 Life on Land
• 3rd in the world for SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
• 4th in the world for SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing
• 5th in the world for SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 7th in the world for SDG 13 Climate Action.