2022: Congress report


By producing cutting-edge research and teaching the sustainability champions of the future, universities are at the forefront of the fight for a sustainable planet. But the challenge is a huge one and to have a substantial impact universities must look beyond the sector and partner with organisations elsewhere.
Times Higher Education’s (THE’s) unique Impact Ranking dataset assesses how universities are performing against each of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Northumbria University is a research-intensive modern university that provides an outstanding student experience in the heart of Newcastle, with campuses in Amsterdam and London.
The 2022 University of the Year enters its next phase as a research-intensive modern university with the launch of the new Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowship scheme
THE’s Global Sustainable Development Congress 2022 was hosted in partnership with the University of Glasgow on 31 October - 1 November and delivered an immersive, multi-track agenda tackling the big issues around the SDGs, with world leaders and influencers sharing their insights on the challenges faced in converting the goals into action and impact.

Bridging the perspectives gap: How can research help us to communicate better?
By Dr. Philippa Lloyd, Vice-Principal, Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Queen Mary University of London

Great expectations? How community-led research is paving the way to new outcomes
By Dr. Philippa Lloyd, Vice-Principal, Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Queen Mary University of London