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Sustainability and the United Nations SDGs

De Montfort University is committed to successfully shaping a sustainable world by combining research excellence, innovative thinking and ambitious plans for our estates.

DMU is the lead university for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities and was appointed in 2025 for a three-year term.

The university works with the U.N. as the chair of SDG 11 with three other universities, who lead as vice-chairs on teaching and education; outreach and partnership; and research.

We are helping to turn words and targets into affordable technology, while changing the behaviour of people and organisations. In a world of complex social, economic and environmental challenges, our cutting-edge research and teaching in sustainability is helping to change the world one step at a time.

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DMU's UNAI SDG Impact Hub annual report

DMU's UNAI SDG Impact Hub annual report

De Montfort University completed its final year in 2024 as United Nations Academic Impact Hub for SDG 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Efforts spanned all areas of academia, including teaching, research, student experiences, academic trips, and outreach.

SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 16 SDG 17 SDG 2 SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 8

12 March 2025
The not-so-secret DMU garden playing a vital role in research

The not-so-secret DMU garden playing a vital role in research

A not-so-secret secret is the Trinity House herb garden on campus. Tucked away near Leicester Castle Business School, this garden flourishes both physically and scientifically, playing a vital role in ongoing research.

SDG 11 SDG 17 SDG 3

25 February 2025
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DMU awarded first-class ranking in sustainability

Recognised by People and Planet’s University League for environmental and ethical performance.

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DMU sees a marked rise in world university rankings

DMU sees a marked rise in world university rankings

Outstanding international research collaborations and vital work on building a sustainable future has seen De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) climb more than 80 places in world university rankings.

June 2024