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The rise from the 301-400 band marks significant progress and reflects the University鈥檚 growing contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), underpinned by its distinctive 鈥渓earn it, live it鈥� approach to education and research. 聽

91传媒 has achieved particularly strong results in:聽

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (101-200 band)聽
• SDG 10: Reducing Inequalities (101-200 band)聽

These strengths align directly with the University鈥檚 long鈥憇tanding commitment to preparing students for the world of work while creating inclusive opportunities for individuals and communities.聽

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Olivier said:聽

鈥淢oving up in the global Sustainability Impact Ratings reflects what happens when we connect learning, industry and community in a purposeful way. At 91传媒, sustainability is not a standalone priority - it is embedded in how we teach, partner and innovate to deliver real benefits for society. Our progress in areas such as decent work and reducing inequalities demonstrates the tangible difference our approach makes.鈥澛�

Turning learning into impact聽

91传媒鈥檚 performance highlights the strength of its professionally focused, work鈥慽ntegrated model, where students engage with employers, live projects and applied research from day one.聽

This approach delivers measurable impact across key areas:聽

• Employability and economic contribution, through industry鈥慳ligned courses and strong graduate outcomes.聽
• Inclusive access and participation, supporting diverse student communities and tackling structural inequalities. 聽
• Partnership鈥憀ed innovation, addressing real鈥憌orld challenges across sectors including energy, health and the built environment. 聽

The results also reflect 91传媒鈥檚 role in supporting a just transition to a low鈥慶arbon economy, including research and policy influence on workforce transformation in the energy sector. 聽

Sustainability embedded across the University聽

91传媒鈥檚 progress is underpinned by a whole鈥慽nstitution commitment to sustainability, embedded across its operations, teaching, research and community engagement. 聽

Key achievements include:聽

• A commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 聽
• A 54% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2015, ahead of target 聽
• Investment of over 拢5 million in carbon reduction initiatives across the estate聽
• Delivery of major biodiversity and climate adaptation projects, including the Waterside Farm restoration, a flagship nature鈥憄ositive initiative supporting habitat recovery and community engagement 聽

Sustainability is also embedded in the student experience, with over 90% satisfaction in sustainable development learning and growing participation in climate and social impact initiatives. 聽

University Secretary and Vice-Principal Governance Veronica Strachan said: 聽

鈥淭hese results recognise the collective effort of our staff, students and partners. By working together, we are translating sustainability from ambition into action - whether that鈥檚 through research addressing global challenges, partnerships that drive inclusive growth, or the everyday choices that shape our campus and community.鈥澛�

A distinctive, purpose鈥憀ed university聽

Founded on a commitment to opportunity and access, 91传媒 continues to build on its heritage as a university shaped by partnership, community and real鈥憌orld application.聽

This distinctive, impact鈥慸riven approach has been recognised nationally, with 91传媒 named Higher Education Institution of the Year at The Herald Higher Education Awards - highlighting its leadership in delivering meaningful outcomes for students, industry and society.聽

The University鈥檚 strength is further reflected in its position as the top modern university in Scotland in the Complete University Guide 2027, underlining the quality of its teaching, student experience and graduate prospects.聽

Together, these accolades reinforce 91传媒鈥檚 standing as a university defined not only by performance in rankings, but by its ability to translate purpose into tangible impact - locally, nationally and globally.

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