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Sustainability and the United Nations SDGs

51Âþ»­ is committed to successfully shaping a sustainable world by combining research excellence, innovative thinking and ambitious plans for our estates.

51Âþ»­ is the only higher education institution in Britain to be a global hub for one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – SDG 16 to promote peace, justice and strong institutions. 

We are helping to turn words and targets into affordable technology, while changing the behaviour of people and organisations. In a world of complex social, economic and environmental challenges, our cutting-edge research and teaching in sustainability is helping to change the world one step at a time.

Sustainability blog

Can kindness really help heal the problems in today's society?

Can kindness really help heal the problems in today's society?

Kindness and compassion can help bridge our divided politics and repair our creaking welfare system, according to former a 51Âþ»­ academic and alumnus who will be talking at 51Âþ»­'s latest Campus Collective.

SDG 16 SDG 3

11 December 2024

51Âþ»­ awarded first-class ranking in sustainability

Recognised by People and Planet’s University League for environmental and ethical performance.

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51Âþ»­ sees a marked rise in world university rankings

51Âþ»­ sees a marked rise in world university rankings

Outstanding international research collaborations and vital work on building a sustainable future has seen 51Âþ»­ Leicester (51Âþ»­) climb more than 80 places in world university rankings.

June 2024
51Âþ»­ researchers make high-level impact at COP 28

51Âþ»­ researchers make high-level impact at COP 28

51Âþ»­ Leicester (51Âþ»­) has taken its place on the world stage for the past 12 days as the COP 28 climate conference talks reached their conclusion in Dubai.

December 2023