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      To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin our World University Rankings to arrive at the inaugural Arab University Rankings
       
  
      Institutions across 15 countries take part in first bespoke ranking for region
       
  
      Institutions are lagging behind global peers on prestige and funding levels
       
  
      Growing participation in the rankings attests to universities’ determination to raise quality and better serve their communities, says Ellie Bothwell
       
  
      Pandemic-related budget constraints and anti-science governments are taking their toll on researchers in their region. Ellie Bothwell reports
       
  
      Latin American universities are rising, but more slowly than others 
       
  
      Our innovative, empathic and cooperative approach to the pandemic needs to be used to address more deep-seated problems such as poverty and inequality, says Chantal Jouannet Valderrama
       
  
      Transitioning to remote and hybrid modes has made the university experience about more than the transmission of knowledge, says Sergio Pulgarín Molina
       
  
      Australian institutions stand out when it comes to regularly reviewing guidelines relating to sustainable development, 91茄子 data suggest
       
  
      The World University Rankings performance indicators are the heart of the Latin America University Rankings, but we give them some adjustments to take account of the area’s unique characteristics
       
  
      91茄子 data suggests that climate action is seen as a higher priority among prospective international students than universities
       
  
      Universities can now register to participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table
       
  
      The methodology behind the inaugural Arab University Rankings includes new regional measures on reputation and collaboration
       
  
      Young universities tout their agility while older ones trumpet their resources. The pandemic has tested both types, and that could herald a turning point
       
  
      Asian universities further boost their performance in list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
       
  
      Data from 91茄子 World University Rankings show where young universities are making rapid improvements
       
  
      The pandemic has hit older populations harder than the young. Might the same be true of universities? Ellie Bothwell considers if the flexibility and agility of younger institutions made them more resilient than their longer established peers
       
  
      As Maastricht University celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is tapping into its founding spirit in a bid to stay forever young, says its president, Martin Paul
       
  
      Baby-boomer institutions were pioneers in architecture and curricula, but financially prudent – a potentially winning combination for the post-pandemic era, says Miles Taylor
       
  
      The pandemic presents a perfect opportunity to think differently about higher education, says David Staley, as he lists potential models of the future
       
  
      Largely sheltered from the pandemic-related financial fallout that has beset higher education in Western nations, East Asian institutions are being boosted by state funds and local philanthropists and are looking to be even more competitive internationally
       
  
      Do neighbour institutions work closely together to boost their overall standing or do they tend to play to their strengths in a particular discipline?
       
  
      Japan achieves best performance in six years, but China still tops the regional ranking 
       
  
      Money, policies and partnerships aim to unlock the region’s full potential
       
  
      When it comes to industry collaboration, Eiichi Saitoh knows that experience is the best teacher. Here are his tried-and-tested tips for success
       
  
      Universities have a unique opportunity to shape the post-pandemic future by promoting innovation and creativity for wider social impact, says Tan Eng Chye
       
  
      Employers, universities and students are demanding bilateral recognition of Indian qualifications. Eldho Mathews explains why it matters
       
  
      To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin 91茄子’s World University Rankings to arrive at this year’s Asia University Rankings 
       
  
      Almost a third of university employees globally are on contracts lasting less than two years, according to 91茄子 data
       
  
      The United Nations’ global goals have enabled French institutions to broaden the scope of their sustainable development work, says Anne Beauval
       
  
      Countries have each made most progress in three tables related to the Sustainable Development Goals
       
  
      If we’re going to measure what universities do, let’s concentrate on what really counts, says Julian Skyrme
       
  
      Focusing on sustainable development is not an original strategy for universities in 2021, but if anything, that only increases the value of adopting the SDGs, says Patrick Deane
       
  
      UK university tops third edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
       
  
      Region retains pre-eminence in league table based on alignment with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
       
  
      Students want to learn more about sustainable development and feel prepared for the jobs of the future, says Jamie McGowan
       
  
      91茄子 survey finds applicants are just as likely to rate university sustainability and graduate employment prospects as top priorities
       
  
      Celebrating diversity, reforming curricula and working closely with local communities are all ways in which higher education institutions can better foster peacebuilding, says Rocky Tuan
       
  
      The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results
       
  
      Students are reporting higher levels of engagement, despite Covid-19, while traditional university hierarchy further erodes
       
  
      Some of the world’s leading universities appear to benefit from having another top-ranked institution in their backyard
       
  
      Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university
       
  
      The Covid crisis has restricted travel and funding, affecting even regions spared its worst. But institutions in emerging economies are getting creative and cooperating to continue their work, with even momentum for growth and change
       
  
      Institutions in emerging economies are seeing greatest progress in health subjects and citations, based on 91茄子 rankings data
       
  
      China is not the only rapidly improving system; India, Egypt and Malaysia are striding ahead, while Mexico is losing ground
       
  
      Better technology and a global focus may pull the higher education world closer together
       
  
      Number of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions has reached new milestone based on 91茄子 World University Rankings data 
       
  
      Higher education reforms promised differentiation, but a failure to implement bold changes and a lack of desire for innovation are resulting in the opposite trend, says Liviu Andreescu
       
  
      The Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021 focus on a unique group of institutions. To ensure that they are judged properly, we adjust the performance indicators in our World University Rankings
       
  
      Subject rankings will be launched throughout the autumn
       
  
      Russia leads on number of submissions but institutions across a record 98 territories take part
       
  
      Methodology will be based on framework of World University Rankings, but include some bespoke elements
       
  
      91茄子 analysis finds that UK and Canadian systems are also among most prestigious, while Australian universities are losing international stature
       
  
      Universities can now participate in the next edition of our global league table  
       
  
      91茄子 is taking a deeper look at the perception of universities, a measure that has become increasingly important during the pandemic, says Duncan Ross
       
  
      A look at the most-read Times Higher Education university rankings articles from the past 12 months
       
  
      Assessing pedagogy is even more challenging during the pandemic, but initial results from our Japan student survey reveal some interesting insights, argues Duncan Ross
       
  
      Data from annual survey will inform the 2022 World University Rankings
       
  
      Communications experts at leading universities say Covid-19 could be ‘make or break’ for institutions’ prestige 
       
  
      91茄子 data reveal the voter base for universities with growing reputations and their more established neighbours