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University of Rawalpndi  participated in the workshop “From Rankings to Real Impact: A Hands-on Workshop on University Sustainability and the SDGs,” held on 4 November 2026 at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad.

Ms. Areej Ashfaq, Assistant Director, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), and Ms. Zoya Baig, Sustainability and Impact Officer, represented UOR at the workshop, which brought together participants to explore institutional approaches to sustainability assessment, reporting, and progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Saima Nasir, Director DQE, AIOU; Dr. Jamila Ahmed, Senior Research Officer, ORIC, AIOU; and Mr. Shahid Ur Rehman, Deputy Director QEC, National Defence University (NDU). The sessions highlighted the role of sustainability assessment frameworks in institutional planning, reporting, and continuous improvement.

The discussions covered sustainability across key areas of higher education, including teaching, research, community engagement, campus operations, and governance. Institutional examples from AIOU and NDU highlighted the connection between sustainability reporting, strategic planning, and continuous institutional improvement.

Participants also explored major sustainability assessment frameworks, including Times Higher Education's SDG-based assessments, UI GreenMetric, and QS Sustainability Rankings. Group discussions and practical exercises focused on benchmarking, evidence documentation, and developing institutional action plans.

UOR's participation strengthened institutional understanding of sustainability assessment and reporting, supporting the University's ongoing efforts to advance environmental responsibility, social wellbeing, good governance, and sustainable institutional development.