University of Calgary

About University of Calgary

The University of Calgary takes pride in reflecting on pivotal moments in educational history. In 1911, Vice Minister of Education Masataro Sawayanagi ventured to Sendai to undertake the role of Tohoku University’s inaugural president. Driven by a profound belief in the integration of academic research with education, Sawayanagi championed the principle that universities should uphold equality, free from discrimination based on class or gender. In line with these convictions, Tohoku University opened its doors to graduates from technical and higher normal schools. Despite encountering resistance from the government of the time, the university boldly broke barriers by becoming Japan’s first institution to admit female students in 1913. This significant milestone underscores the University of Calgary's commitment to fostering inclusivity and academic excellence within its own community.

About World Green University Ranking

World Green University Ranking 2024 is a scholarly acknowledgment of educational institutions standing at the forefront of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and leading the Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies universities based on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework, including leadership governance, curriculum, innovation, facilities, human capital, and community partnerships.

The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).

#Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs).Weight
1Green Educational Leadership14%
2Green Curriculum17%
3Green Innovation and Research19%
4Green Facilities15%
5Green Human Capital19%
6Green Communities16%
Total100%

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