Measuring Impact – Sustainability in Higher Education

Launch date:

11 Mar 2026

Time:

11:00

UK time

In an era where sustainability is central to institutional strategy, understanding and measuring impact has never been more critical. This webinar brings together insights from QS and the University of Exeter to explore the evolving role of sustainability rankings in higher education, following the recent release of the QS Sustainability Ranking.

Key Discussion Points:

The Role of Rankings: How sustainability rankings influence institutional priorities, reputation, and strategy.
Measuring What Matters: Why it is crucial to quantify sustainability performance and the tools available for effective measurement.
Research to Action: How universities’ research activities can drive tangible changes in campus operations and sustainability practices.
Curriculum & Student Engagement: Integrating sustainability research into curricula to upskill students and prepare future leaders.
Balancing International Education & Environmental Impact: Navigating the tension between global mobility, international education, and the environmental footprint of travel.

Who Should Attend:

University leaders, sustainability officers, academics, and anyone interested in the intersection of higher education, sustainability, and global impact measurement.

Takeaways:

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how sustainability rankings can guide institutional strategy, leverage research for operational and educational impact, and balance the global reach of higher education with environmental responsibility.

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Meet the panellists

Leigh Kamolins

QS Director, Analytics & Evaluation

Leigh is responsible for the organisation’s rankings, ratings and analytics insight platforms. He has a background in performance evaluation, quality assurance and evaluation system design spanning the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Joanna Chamberlain

Chartered Environmentalist; Fellow of ISEP; Director of Sustainability, University of Exeter

A proven senior sustainability leader with over 20 years working in the environment and sustainability sector. Collaborative leader with the ability to work effectively across organisations and capability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and to build and manage meaningful stakeholder relationships. Extensive experience in providing leadership on sustainability issues, developing and implementing strategies, and providing professional advice and recommendations in a variety of contexts. A Chartered Environmentalist, Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and Fellow of the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges.

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