UK Academies: Pride before the fall?
16 September 2010 The UK academy still punches above its weight, but for how long? Steve Smith says the government must invest or face the consequences I am delighted, but not surprised, to learn...
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91茄子 World University Rankings: Measure by measure: the US is the best of the best
16 September 2010 Phil Baty reviews the sharper, deeper insights revealed by our new and more rigorous world rankings Reports of the death of US higher education appear to have been greatly...
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91茄子 World University Rankings: De rigueur for the jet-set CV
University reputations that transcend national borders are increasingly appealing to a new breed of globally mobile student, writes Phil Baty "It is not what you study, how you get in or even what...
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The University of Toronto: The medium is the message; the message is opportunity
6 October 2011 A serendipitous combination of great location, staff dedication and alumni loyalty has helped to propel Toronto to world-class status, says David Naylor, and promises to keep it there...
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91茄子 Global Rankings: Change for the better
6th October 2011 Phil Baty describes the methodological refinements that have made the 2011-12 rankings even more accurate and comprehensive No project that seeks to reduce the amazing variety of...
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Reputation to consider? Check the university league tables
Rankings both shape and reflect university standings, and in a sector where institutions continue to shy away from true distinctiveness and focus, they will act as invaluable proxies in the long term...
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Status update: actively engaging our friends
Social media do not wait for the communications office to open - but do offer informed universities unique brand-building opportunities, explain Alan Ruby and Shannon Kelly Ranking schemes that use...
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The University of Tokyo: Tradition and innovation in sync
Despite its successes, the University of Tokyo will not rest on its laurels. Junichi Hamada discusses how Todai looks forwards and back to build for the future For the second year running, the...
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Bertil Andersson: So young to have travelled so far
4 October 2012 Mixing substantial investments in research with top academics and strategic international collaborations is a healthy recipe that has helped a Singaporean institution grow quickly,...
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Top 100 Universities: All hail the new breed
Phil Baty celebrates the universities that have reached the top of the global academy in decades, not centuries 31 May 2012 Welcome to the inaugural Times Higher Education 100 Under 50. The basis of...
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Pohang University of Science and Technology: Speed from a standing start
31 May 2012 Free from tradition and baggage, a wave of upstarts are challenging their elders. Phil Baty investigates There are many disadvantages to being a young university, says Yongmin Kim,...
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From Zero to Hero: Building world-class universities
May 31 2012 Achieving world-class status is a marathon, not a sprint, but notes Jamil Salmi, rapid progress can be made with the right regimen - particularly when starting from scratch Credit: Alamy...
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Top 100 Universities: Youth ventures
31 May 2012 Phil Baty explains how the 100 Under 50 ranking was created and emphasises the dynamism of the table When we asked our international expert advisers what age they thought characterised a...
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Power flowers: 1960s Universities
31 May 2012 The 1960s universities rose to prominence on the back of savvy leadership and a firm commitment to research, argues Paul Wellings In his Memoir of a Thinking Radish: An Autobiography (...
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: This is just the start
31 May 2012 Tony Chan discusses the key factors behind HKUST's rapid rise, and adds: you ain't seen nothing yet ? Visitors to our university often come with this question on their lips: how did the...