The academic quality of universities and its contribution to the sustainable development goals

Purpose This paper aims to examine whether the position of universities in the times higher education (THE) impact rankings (IR) is related to the different dimensions of academic quality of universities according to the THE world universities ranking. Design/methodology/approach The research, based...

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Published in:International journal of sustainability in higher education 2024-11, Vol.25 (8), p.1854-1869
Main Authors: Sierra-García, Laura, Gambetta, Nicolás, Azcarate Llanes, Fernando, García Benau, María Antonia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colleges & universities
Education
Educational Quality
Higher education
Legitimacy
Lifelong Learning
Literature reviews
Quality of education
Ranking
Ratings & rankings
Regression models
Stakeholders
Strategic planning
Sustainable development
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Summary:Purpose This paper aims to examine whether the position of universities in the times higher education (THE) impact rankings (IR) is related to the different dimensions of academic quality of universities according to the THE world universities ranking. Design/methodology/approach The research, based on universities ranked in the top 100 of THE IRs, uses a regression model obtained by the panel data method, using the fixed effects approach, to identify the relationship of academic quality dimensions with that ranking. Findings The results show an increase in the dissemination of information on sustainable development goals (SDGs) by universities. In addition, it is shown that research, number of citations and international outlook are positively associated with a higher score obtained by universities in THE IRs, which implies a higher impact on the SDGs by these universities. Originality/value Based on multifaceted theories, the study highlighted the universities that are best positioned in the THE IRs in relation to their contribution to the SDGs.
ISSN:1467-6370
1758-6739
DOI:10.1108/IJSHE-07-2023-0290