What We Do
Our Work
NSHE enables collaboration and action at both local and global levels by providing a platform for institutions and academics to engage with sustainability in practical and strategic ways.
Overview
Enabling Sustainability Across the Sector
NSHE works to create opportunities for universities to share knowledge, disseminate research, strengthen collaboration, build institutional capacity, and engage more effectively with sustainability ranking systems and related frameworks.
Our work spans both the local Sri Lankan context and connects to global sustainability movements — ensuring that institutions can act meaningfully at home while building international recognition.
Core Activities
What We Focus On
Knowledge Sharing & Research Dissemination
Creating opportunities for institutions to share findings, disseminate research, and contribute to a growing body of sustainability knowledge across the sector.
Collaboration Across Universities
Building bridges between universities in Sri Lanka and connecting them with global networks, enabling joint initiatives and shared learning.
Capacity Building for Sustainability
Strengthening institutional capacity through workshops, guidance resources, and structured support for embedding sustainability in governance and operations.
Supporting Ranking Engagement
Helping universities understand and engage with sustainability ranking systems such as QS and THE Impact Rankings — translating frameworks into actionable strategies.
Reach
Local and Global Engagement
NSHE operates at both the national and international level, bridging Sri Lankan higher education with global sustainability frameworks.
Local
- National workshops and webinars
- University-to-university collaboration
- Policy and guidance support for Sri Lankan HEIs
- Connecting with UGC frameworks
Global
- Engagement with international sustainability ranking systems
- Dissemination to global audiences
- Alignment with SDG frameworks
- Connecting Sri Lankan institutions to global best practice
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