KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Universities should be assessed not only by their performance in global academic rankings but also by their ability to address pressing challenges such as climate change and planetary health, said Sunway University President Prof Sibrandes Poppema.
General : Measure University Success By Societal Impact, Not Just Rankings -- Sunway University President
Sunway University, Sibrandes Poppema, academic ran
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- He said this calls for a fundamental shift towards a “mission-driven, fifth-generation university” model, where societal impact becomes the main focus, supported by education and research.
- Poppema said that orienting higher education toward real-world problems does not compromise academic standing but rather drives citation counts and global recognition.
- He said Sunway University’s strong performance in global rankings also demonstrated that research excellence and societal impact could be pursued together.
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