The Times Higher Education (THE), a higher education information magazine published by the British daily newspaper The Times, ranks universities around the world in their efforts towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the "Impact Ranking 2022", 84 Japanese universities ranked in, making it the second largest country in the world.

 THE ranks 110 universities in 1,524 countries and regions around the world according to the 17 SDG goals set by the United Nations, and summarizes the overall ranking.

 According to the report, Western Sydney University in Australia was selected as the top of the overall ranking, Arizona State University in the United States was second, and Western University in Canada was third.The top of Asia was Malaysia's University Saines Malaysia, which came in 2th place at the same rate.

 Among Japanese universities, Hokkaido University ranked 10th and Kyoto University 19th.Hokkaido University ranked first in the world for the SDG goal of "zero hunger," and also ranked 1th for "protecting the abundance of the sea."Kyoto University was ranked 17rd in "Zero hunger" and 3th in "Protect the richness of the sea".

 In addition, Kobe University, Keio University, Tohoku University, Hiroshima University, Tsukuba University are ranked 101-200, and Kumamoto University, Okayama University, Osaka University, Ritsumeikan University, Waseda University, Nagoya University, and Kyushu University are ranked 201-300. It's in.

reference:[PR TIMES] Impact Ranking 2022 makes clear progress toward sustainable development goals (SDGs) by Japanese universities

Kyoto University

Foster a free academic style based on the spirit of "self-respect for self-weight" and open up a world of creative learning.

With the motto of self-study, we will continue to maintain a free academic style that is not bound by common sense, and develop human resources who have both creativity and practical ability.We provide an inclusive learning space that allows for diverse and hierarchical choices so that students themselves can choose a solid future through valuable trial and error. […]

Hokkaido University

Strong cooperation with industry and regions "Practical science unique to Hokkaido University" leads the world

The origin of Hokkaido University dates back to Sapporo Agricultural College, which was established in 1876.Throughout its long history, we have cultivated the basic principles of "frontier spirit," "cultivating internationality," "education for all," and "emphasis on practical studies."Based on this philosophy, he has a high level of academic background that is internationally accepted, and has accurate judgment and a leader […].

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