Daugavpils University Ranked among the World’s Top 300 Universities in the “Green Metric” Ranking
Published: 27.01.2016
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In 2015, Daugavpils University was included in the “Green Metric” ranking of the 300 greenest universities in the world, ranking 284th. This is the second-best result among Latvian higher education institutions (Riga Technical University – 170th, the University of Latvia – 343rd).
In the “Green Metric” ranking, higher education institutions from around the world are ranked according to the green policies and sustainability measures they have implemented, which reduce their impact on the environment and promote sustainable, environmentally friendly policies, as well as studies incorporating courses in environmental protection and education.
In evaluating Daugavpils University, its energy-efficient infrastructure, the use of environmentally friendly transport—electric vehicles—as well as its active participation in campaigns promoting a high-quality living environment were highly rated. It was also noted that Daugavpils University offers students a degree programme in environmental science, while environmental protection courses are included in other study programmes. Daugavpils University not only improves its infrastructure and creates modern laboratories and facilities, but also promotes research related to the environment and the restoration of biological resources.
In the “Green Metric” ranking, higher education institutions from around the world are ranked according to the green policies and sustainability measures they have implemented, which reduce their impact on the environment and promote sustainable, environmentally friendly policies, as well as studies incorporating courses in environmental protection and education.
In evaluating Daugavpils University, its energy-efficient infrastructure, the use of environmentally friendly transport—electric vehicles—as well as its active participation in campaigns promoting a high-quality living environment were highly rated. It was also noted that Daugavpils University offers students a degree programme in environmental science, while environmental protection courses are included in other study programmes. Daugavpils University not only improves its infrastructure and creates modern laboratories and facilities, but also promotes research related to the environment and the restoration of biological resources.
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