The University of Johannesburg has scooped the world’s top spot for universities doing the most in the fight against poverty.
Johannesburg, South Africa (5 June, 2023)—The University of Johannesburg is putting up its fists in the fight against poverty, and now has the global recognition to prove it.
In a refreshing worldwide report, universities from around the world were scored based on how much impact they’re making toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).
Here, 17 ‘impact goals’ were investigated as institutions went under the microscope.
This is based on the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all member-states in 2015. The big goal made up of all the puzzle pieces? Make noise about where the world’s laser focus needs to be, acknowledge where the change is coming from and race to the betterment of Earth for all.
The UNSDG Goals!
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health and Well-Being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- 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
- Life Below Water
- Life on Land
- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Partnerships for the Goals
It might seem like a tall order, but communities around the world are already cooking up storms of goodness. And, UJ is one of them.
Times Higher Education revealed that UJ scored first overall in the world in the fight against poverty, ‘No Poverty’ goal.
Does this mean UJ solved the poverty problem? Not quite. What it does mean, is that UJ is putting in the most effort to get there!
According to the report, the ‘No Poverty’ goal is measured by looking at universities’ research on poverty, their support for students in need as well as citizens in their reach.
Of the top spot, UJ’s Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi said:
“It is gratifying to see that our University has once again been recognised highly for its significant contribution to societal impact, sustainability and innovation, through the SDGs. We are very proud of this achievement and excited to see even more outputs from our scholars in the near future.”
UJ also scored in the top 10 for ‘Decent Work and Economic Growth’, while other South African Universities like the University of Pretoria and Wits made us proud in efforts toward the same category, and UCT earned a high score for Clean Water and Sanitation.
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