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MHH triumphs: Germany's leader in health and sustainability!
The Hannover Medical School leads the national THE ranking in the area of health and well-being and is committed to sustainable development.
MHH triumphs: Germany's leader in health and sustainability!
The Hannover Medical School (MHH) has secured an outstanding place in THE Impact Ranking 2025. In the “Good Health and Well-Being” category, the MHH leads across Germany and achieves an international rank between 101 and 200 among a total of 1,788 participating universities from 119 countries. This shows the university's commitment to making important contributions to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The British Magazine Times Higher Education has published this ranking and evaluates universities in terms of their influence on society in the area of sustainability.
The focus of the ranking is primarily on SDG 3, which deals with “Good Health and Well-Being”. MHH is recognized for its innovative research, provision of comprehensive health services and community empowerment initiatives. The university has achieved particularly good results in supporting mental health, access to essential medicines and reproductive health services, which is of great importance given the challenges in the healthcare system.
Health and sustainability
How Times Higher Education reports, universities promote initiatives for good health and well-being within diverse populations. The focus is on universal health coverage, reducing preventable deaths and improving public health. The MHH is not alone in this; Global universities such as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ireland take the top spot, while Turkey has the most representation with 103 ranked institutions.
The challenges facing universities include mental health, access to essential medications and reproductive health services. An analysis shows that universities tend to provide more mental health services for students than for employees. These findings highlight the importance of the role of universities in promoting better global health. Initiatives are being taken not only to improve access to medication but also to overcome social inequalities.
Sustainability in higher education
The MHH is committed to using resources responsibly and sustainably. Your mission statement reflects this claim. Loud Education server The federal government is pursuing the implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) until 2030 and submits reports on progress. These reports show how education measures at different levels take responsibility for promoting sustainable use of resources and social justice.
The BMBF's “Research for Sustainable Development” framework program covers the entire research process and creates a basis for decision-making for future-oriented action. In this context, the MHH makes a valuable contribution to creating healthy communities and promoting global health.