ALOR SETAR: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) continues to be recognised internationally with it being ranked 821-840 in the QS World University Ranking: Sustainability 2024 for compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Its vice-chancellor, Prof Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan, said overall, UUM was ranked 491 out of 1,403 of the world’s best universities in terms of governance.
This, he said, indirectly served as an important benchmark to attract more students, not only from the country, but also abroad, to continue their studies at the university.
“The success also proves that UUM has the best governance in terms of a holistic organisational culture and integrity, and does not compromise with mismanagement.
“The rating highlights the way the university takes action in dealing with issues in the three categories through research, teaching, strong governance and the university’s involvement with the community,” he said in a statement today.
According to him, with such a rating, UUM will be involved in global initiatives to strengthen sustainability and promote sustainable development by ensuring the next generation of students gets an education that emphasises a deep understanding of the concept of sustainability to be passed on to the next generation in the best conditions.
He expressed his appreciation to the university staff for their commitment to ensuring ESG be the main focus in the implementation of activities to ensure the sustainability of UUM and the country. – BERNAMA
