「THE Impact Rankings 2021」Ranked 2nd in private universities in Japan for SDG 8 and 6th for SDG 9
2021/04/26
Recognized for its diverse employment environment for innovation and active research activities with companies
On April 21, 2021, Shibaura Institute of Technology was ranked 16th among private universities in Japan (801-1000 out of 1115 institutions worldwide) in THE Impact Rankings 2021 published by Times Higher Education (THE), a British higher education magazine. This is the third consecutive year since the first ranking in 2019.
This ranking is based on THE's own evaluation and visualization of universities' research and initiatives and their impact on society about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.
In particular, the university was ranked 10th in Japan (2nd private) for SDG 8, "Both job satisfaction and economic growth," and 33rd in Japan (6th private) for SDG 9, "Create a foundation for industrial and technological innovation," and its diverse employment environment and research activities for innovation were highly evaluated.
This ranking is based on THE's own evaluation and visualization of universities' research and initiatives and their impact on society about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.
In particular, the university was ranked 10th in Japan (2nd private) for SDG 8, "Both job satisfaction and economic growth," and 33rd in Japan (6th private) for SDG 9, "Create a foundation for industrial and technological innovation," and its diverse employment environment and research activities for innovation were highly evaluated.
SDG8「DECANT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH」
With 13.5% foreign faculty members and 20.8% female faculty members, the university is accepting a diverse range of human resources who will be the source of innovation.
In particular, the ratio of female faculty members is 19.2%, including those at comprehensive universities, and the ratio is very high as an engineering university that contributes to innovation, compared to 11.5% of female researchers in engineering in Japan.
In particular, the ratio of female faculty members is 19.2%, including those at comprehensive universities, and the ratio is very high as an engineering university that contributes to innovation, compared to 11.5% of female researchers in engineering in Japan.
SDG9「INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE」
In January, the Japanese government announced the status of industry-academia collaboration activities (MEXT), and the number of joint research projects ranked 5th in private universities.
Our research activities for innovation, such as patents generated from research and acceptance of research funds from industry, have been highly evaluated.
Our research activities for innovation, such as patents generated from research and acceptance of research funds from industry, have been highly evaluated.
Participation in this ranking requires participation in at least four of the 17 SDGs, and of these, participation in SDG17 "Achieving the Goals through Partnership" is mandatory.
This time, Shibaura Institute of Technology participated in the following seven.
SDG3「GOOD HEALTH AND WEII-BEING」
Ranked 401+ worldwide
57th in Japan (Private 27th)
Ranked 401+ worldwide
57th in Japan (Private 27th)
SDG7「AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY」
Ranked 301-400 worldwide
16th in Japan ( private 7th)
Ranked 301-400 worldwide
16th in Japan ( private 7th)
SDG8「DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH」
Ranked 401-600 worldwide
10th in Japan (private 2nd )
Ranked 401-600 worldwide
10th in Japan (private 2nd )
SDG9「INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE」
Ranked 401-600 worldwide
33rd in Japan ( private 6th)
Ranked 401-600 worldwide
33rd in Japan ( private 6th)
SDG11「SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES」
Ranked 401-600 worldwide
35th in Japan (private 15th )
Ranked 401-600 worldwide
35th in Japan (private 15th )
SDG12「RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION」
Ranked 301-400 worldwide
26th in Japan (private 10th)
Ranked 301-400 worldwide
26th in Japan (private 10th)
SDG17「PARTERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS」
Ranked 601-800 worldwide
39th in Japan (private 14th)
Ranked 601-800 worldwide
39th in Japan (private 14th)
Shibaura Institute of Technology's Activities for SDGs
The University has formulated a university policy on SDGs in 2019.
As part of the university-wide effort, all courses have been designated as "SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)-related" since last year, and the syllabus clearly states which SDGs are related.
The aim is to increase students' interest in the SDGs and promote their initiatives.
In addition, the entire university is working to achieve the goals by having students take the initiative in creating projects that address the SDGs.
As part of the university-wide effort, all courses have been designated as "SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)-related" since last year, and the syllabus clearly states which SDGs are related.
The aim is to increase students' interest in the SDGs and promote their initiatives.
In addition, the entire university is working to achieve the goals by having students take the initiative in creating projects that address the SDGs.