A year of momentum: why Lingnan University’s rise matters beyond the rankings

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Canton Tower lit up on 1 July to celebrate Lingnan University’s achievement as the world’s top university for SDG 4: Quality Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, the display marked more than a single accolade. Coinciding with the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR, it also reflected a broader story about the changing landscape of higher education..