About
About NSHE
A collaborative initiative advancing sustainability in higher education across Sri Lanka and beyond.
Identity
Who We Are
NSHE is a collaborative initiative of academics and practitioners committed to advancing sustainability in higher education. It serves as a platform to connect academics, professionals, and institutions, while promoting sustainability in teaching, research, governance, and operations across the higher education sector.
The network brings together diverse expertise — from sustainability specialists and accounting scholars to marketing academics and governance practitioners — all united by a shared commitment to meaningful environmental and social impact.
Academic Focus
Grounded in rigorous research and scholarly expertise across multiple disciplines.
Local & Global
Connecting Sri Lankan institutions with global sustainability frameworks and rankings.
Collaborative
Built on partnerships between universities, practitioners, and institutions.
Relevance
Why NSHE Matters
Three urgent reasons underscore the need for a coordinated network like NSHE in Sri Lanka's higher education landscape.
Universities as Drivers of Transformation
Universities are key drivers of sustainable transformation — through the graduates they produce, the research they generate, and the institutional models they embody. NSHE helps them realise that potential.
Increasing Global Rankings Focus
There is increasing global focus on sustainability rankings such as QS and THE Impact Rankings. Institutions that embed sustainability strategically strengthen their international visibility and competitiveness.
Early-Stage Adoption in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan universities are still in the early stages of structured sustainability adoption. This presents a unique window to establish coordinated frameworks, policies, and practices across the sector.
Our Purpose
Mission
"To foster a connected higher education community where sustainability is deeply embedded in everyday teaching, research, governance, and institutional practice, driving meaningful impact for society and the environment."
Collaborate. Transform. Sustain.
Leadership
Steering Committee
The steering committee provides academic leadership and expertise to guide the direction of NSHE and its sustainability agenda. Click on a card to read each member's bio.