UWS has been ranked 16th in the world for impact on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: reducing inequalities in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

SDG10 is one of the United Nation’s SDGs for 2030 and aims to reduce inequalities across the globe. SDG10 focuses on equitable resource distribution, investment in education and skills development, implementation of social protection measures, combating discrimination, supporting marginalised groups, and fostering international cooperation for fair trade and financial systems.

THE assessed and ranked 1,108 universities from 111 countries/regions for their contributions to SDG10. Methodology for SDG 10 includes detailed indicators to evaluate universities' efforts in promoting equality and reducing disparities as follows:

  • Research on reduced inequalities (27%)
  • First-generation students (15.5%)
  • International students from developing countries (15.5%)
  • Students and staff with disabilities (23%)
  • Measures against discrimination (19%)

The top institutions were selected for their commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion. Rankings were based on each university’s ability to prioritise reducing inequalities within and across borders by promoting an inclusive educational environment to support diverse populations, including first-generation students, international students from developing countries and individuals with disabilities.

“We’re incredibly proud to have achieved these rankings, recognising our impact in reducing inequalities. As Scotland's leading university for widening participation, with the belief that education should be available to all, this achievement is testament to the hard work of each and every colleague in embedding that ethos.”
Professor James Miller, Principal of University of the West of Scotland