Dalhousie University

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University University is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Mi'kma'ki ancestral land. Dalhousie is comprised of four campuses in Halifax and Truro, with satellite locations in Yarmouth and Saint John, New Brunswick. Dalhousie’s broad range of academic programs attract a diverse mix of incredible students, scholars, researchers and staff. Nova Scotia is at the far eastern end of Canada’s coastline. Rugged and atmospheric landscape, infused with the Celtic roots of the locals, often make this area of North America feel more like Ireland or Scotland. Halifax is a busy port settlement famous for its maritime history, with an iconic star-shaped citadel in the centre of the urban area. To the north, Truro is a charming town just downriver from the enchanting Cobequid Bay. Dalhousie University was founded in 1818 and boasts 13 academic faculties, dedicated to building understanding through excellence in teaching. The university’s drive for discovery results in more than $190 million in research funding every year, and it is Atlantic Canada's primary research-intensive university. Dalhousie is also a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities, with world-leading research and innovation including lab, studios and field work.

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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