Research

As a research-intensive institution, the UL makes an important contribution to the development of new knowledge that supports efforts towards the sustainable transformation of society, and to promoting and strengthening the relevance of scientific and artistic creativity to achieve this goal. The UL is involved in a range of national and international projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their results.

News on (research) projects, achievements, and events by the SDGs

Overview of the UL's scientific publications by the SDGs (2019-2023)

The analysis of scientific publications published by UL researchers during the period from 2019 to 2023 shows that most publications address topics related to SDG 3 (Good health and well-being). The five most frequently addressed SDGs in the UL scientific publications also include those addressing specific challenges under SDGs 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 4 (Quality education), 15 (Life on land), and 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions). 

In terms of the citation rate, the most cited UL publications relate to the following SDGs: 3, 7, 15, 4, and 13 (Climate action).

* The analysis was conducted using Dimensions, an advanced bibliometric tool that enables the mapping of scientific publications (e.g. articles in scientific journals, reviews, conference papers, chapters in proceedings) by SDGs (Dimensions, 2024).

  • Percentage of UL scientific publications addressing SDGs

    22,4%

    Includes UL publications captured in the Dimensions database for the period 2019-2023.

  • Number of publications related to SDG 3, which represents the SDG most frequently addressed in the UL publications

    1.569

    Includes UL publications captured in the Dimensions database for the period 2019-2023.