The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings
Brock’s work to better the world has earned the University its spot, for the third consecutive year, in a global ranking of post-secondary institutions working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Released June 2024, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings placed Brock in the top 400 of over 2000 universities from 125 countries/regions around the globe!
Based on efforts to meet SDGs set by the UN to achieve a better and more sustainable world by 2030, the rankings explore the impact that a university can have, specifically looking at themes of poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
Brock’s submission outlined initiatives in 14 SDGs: No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Wellbeing; Quality Education; Gender Equity; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry Innovation and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; Climate Action; Peace Justice and Strong Institutions; and Partnerships for the Goals.
Brock Earns Silver STARS Rating
In 2024, Brock University earned a Silver rating from its inaugural Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), a comprehensive framework developed for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
STARS is administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) with support and ongoing engagement from a wide variety of higher education stakeholders.
Brock University was listed under the Silver STARS Rating in the most recent Sustainable Campus Index.