Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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The University makes broad contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, teaching, operations and outreach activities.

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Future17 is a global education programme that bridges the worlds of higher education and work.

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The University’s annual SDG Reports provide a snapshot of initiatives our people are leading in pursuit of the SDGs.

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Students and staff are invited to take practical action on issues aligned to the 17 SDGs.

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UN meeting SDG 8

The University of Auckland is chair of the United Nations (UN) Academic Impact Hub for UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.

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The University of Auckland maintained a high placing in the Global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.

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In the foreground, centre, is the middle section of the carved pou, Te Pou Herenga Tangata. Faculty of Engineering buildings are in the background, om either side.

The University ranks 28th globally in both the 2025 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings and the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.

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