Uni increases impact ranking

FEDERATION University has been named within the top ten per cent of institutions globally for sustainable development.

It was also among the top 25 universities for gender equality in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.

The rankings measure the contributions of more than 2300 universities to the United Nations sustainable impact goals.

“We know that education transforms lives, and by reaching students who might otherwise be left behind, we foster intergenerational change that uplifts families, communities, and entire regions,” acting vice-chancellor, Samantha Bartlett said.

“We’re proud to enrol the highest proportion of first-in-family students in the country and to partner with government and industry to design courses that respond to real workforce needs, delivering graduates who are job-ready, skilled, and in-demand where they’re needed most.

“Our co-operative education model promotes decent work and economic growth by allowing students to earn while they study and providing a pipeline of skilled graduates to address critical skills shortages in regional areas.”

Federation’s overall result was 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 201 to 300 universities.

This is an increase from last year’s ranking in the 301 to 400 band.