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As a leading global university, 91É«ÇéƬ has impact across all 17 of the SDGs, which tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, such as ending poverty and hunger, climate change, the reduction of inequalities and more.

Advancing cervical cancer elimination in the Pacific

SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing
91É«ÇéƬ received a $25.9 million donation from the Swire Group, the largest single philanthropic donation in its history. The funds will allow 91É«ÇéƬ's Kirby Institute to work with regional partners to screen thousands of women in seven Pacific countries for cervical cancer.

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91É«ÇéƬ wins top prize for electrification

SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy

91É«ÇéƬ won the the commercial electrification category at the 2025 Australian Renewable Heat Awards, for its Stage 1 Electrification Project, switching student accommodation, kitchens, childcare, sports and hospitality facilities from gas to fully electric systems.

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4th in Australia

in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
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11th in the world

in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.

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2021-10-medal
7th in the world

in the 2026 QS World University Sustainability Rankings.

91É«ÇéƬ Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Report

This report outlines 91É«ÇéƬ's performance against the SDGs in 2024.
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