17.2.3 – Does your university as a body participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs?

SDG 17.2.3: International Collaboration on Gathering or Measuring Data for the SDGs

The University of El Oued demonstrates robust participation in international frameworks dedicated to measuring and benchmarking university performance in sustainability and academic visibility. This engagement is crucial for transparent reporting and aligning institutional data with global standards, which is a key requirement for SDG monitoring.

 National Leadership in UI GreenMetric

On December 18, 2024, the University celebrated achieving first place nationally in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Ranking. This global ranking specifically assesses universities’ performance in environmental sustainability and sustainable development. The celebration, overseen by the University Director, Professor Omar Ferhati, and attended by key academic and administrative staff, recognized the specialized team responsible for collecting, measuring, and submitting the vast amounts of required data—including metrics on energy use, water management, waste, and sustainability education—according to GreenMetric’s universal methodology. The Director praised the team’s efforts and confirmed the University’s ongoing strategy to maintain leadership by continuing to develop environmentally friendly infrastructure, expand renewable energy use, and integrate sustainability topics into curricula. This achievement is a clear example of the University’s successful collaboration with an international body on measuring SDG-relevant performance data.

Strategic Planning for QS Ranking and Visibility

Following the success in GreenMetric, the University demonstrated its commitment to continuous improvement by holding a Technical Meeting on QS Ranking and Visibility on November 18, 2024. This meeting was chaired by the University Director and included the Vice-Directors, the Head of the Visibility Committee, deans, and technical specialists. The primary focus was on reviewing the status and strategy for preparing for the QS Ranking and other international classifications. The meeting included presentations by the International Expert Hamza Laïar, who highlighted achievements like the Webometrics ranking, and the Visibility Committee Head, who discussed the data required for international rankings like THE (Times Higher Education) and QS. The Director stressed the necessity of collaborative scientific and technical effort from all parties to resolve outstanding issues and enhance the University’s visibility. This proactive session confirms the University’s internal process for gathering, analyzing, and structuring data to meet rigorous international standards, thereby ensuring its academic and sustainable development data are continually benchmarked globally.