WE can all be proud that Charles Sturt, our very own regionally-based university, is an increasingly significant player on the global education stage.
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According to the latest global Times Higher Education Impact Ratings, Charles Sturt ranks among the best universities in the world for sustainable development.
And we rank in the top 10 universities in the world for reduced inequalities and gender equality. That is something Bathurst can be incredibly proud to hear.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Carefully calibrated indicators provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach and stewardship.
IN OTHER NEWS AROUND BATHURST:
The rankings this year assessed 766 universities from 85 countries around the world.
Charles Sturt ranked 61st overall in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and achieved outstanding individual results in categories such as gender equality, quality education, reduced inequalities and life on the land.
Categories included no poverty, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities and climate action.
Charles Sturt scored outstanding results in individual categories, including 36th in quality education, sixth in gender equality, 13th in clean water and sanitation, fourth in reduced inequalities and 22nd in life on the land.
The university was also awarded an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality from the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019 and was one of the first Australian universities to receive an Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award.
Charles Sturt's deputy vice-chancellor (research and engagement) Professor Heather Cavanagh said the university's individual and overall results are a reflection of the university's commitment to creating a world worth living in.
"This is Charles Sturt University's first year in these rankings and we are incredibly proud of the results we have achieved," she said.
"The university is committed to producing research that benefits our people, economy and environment and creating a workplace and study environment that is safe and accepting of all people.
"In addition to our focus on education and research, the university has implemented programs and practices that ensure we are as environmentally friendly as we can be.
"These rankings are a reflection that Charles Sturt University is making great strides towards achieving these goals."
