World University Rankings news
Universities should create more strategic partnerships with the commercial world to boost their public perception, argues Rupert Younger
Data from 91茄子’s Reputation Rankings reveal the contrasts in the perception of institutions’ subject strengths inside and outside the country in which they are based
The pandemic crisis may offer less established institutions a chance to shine, says Ellie Bothwell
Almost all higher education institutions in the country have signed a document committing to combating the climate crisis, says G?ran Finnveden
Data from 罢贬贰’蝉 subject rankings show need for more integration in fields such as AI, says leading professor
Our Academic Reputation Survey forms the foundation for these rankings, meaning that they are built on the insights of a representative sample of global experts
91茄子 data demonstrate that leading institutions are focusing on becoming more comprehensive rather than more specialist
Times Higher Education will publish league tables for 11 different subject areas in October
We have published the methodology for the 2021 edition of the table, which makes it easier for postgraduate institutions to take part, says Duncan Ross
Harvard tops student-focused ranking for fourth consecutive year
Latest World University Rankings suggest a number of top 200 universities are over-reliant on international student revenues
The novel coronavirus has transformed how research is done in many disciplines. But scholars are divided over whether the accelerated pace of science is an entirely good thing
While no universities will be immune to the financial and operational challenges brought by the pandemic, will the research prominence of some leading universities help mitigate the potential damage they face? Ellie Bothwell reports
Talent and ingenuity will be more important than ever to universities worldwide as they face a host of unprecedented challenges, says Ellie Bothwell
University leaders in the Global South talk about post-pandemic opportunities and power shifts
China makes record-breaking achievements in latest league table as experts predict that the pandemic may accelerate the country’s rise
The switch to online has hastened the move to high-quality, internationally relevant blended teaching and interactive learning
91茄子 data reveal how Chinese and US universities that were in the 201-300 band in the World University Rankings 2016 have fared since
In exploring issues such as sustainability, our World University Rankings are set to become more open and inclusive, writes Duncan Ross
Knowledge transfer and start-up incubators are more important than ever given the economic downturn in the wake of Covid-19, say university leaders in South Korea
A coalition of US universities is freely sharing technology and intellectual property related to coronavirus, but this approach must not stop at the pandemic, writes Moo Hwan Kim
University teaching will change as a result of the forced switch to online, but in-person interactions will still have enduring value, argues Rebecca Blank
Higher education institutions are inherently global and they thrive because of their openness, not in spite of it, says Duncan Maskell
Economic revival in the wake of the pandemic will require all sections of society to play their part, says Janet Beer
Covid-19 offers universities a chance to accelerate the transition towards a more digital, open and inclusive research environment, says Cisca Wijmenga
International collaborations should focus on building institutions rather than individuals, say Adam Habib and Imraan Valodia
The pandemic has shown how public investment in research and healthcare pays off, argues Ana Mari Cauce
Institutions across the globe provide us with information that we scrutinise rigorously to construct the World University Rankings. Here we explain how we assess data on more than 1,500 institutions to produce the tables
Senior figures from Chicago, King’s College London and Melbourne say new metrics could be incorporated into global league tables to prove value of higher education
Universities' impact on local communities is vital to strengthen society, writes Ellie Bothwell
The shock of Covid-19 has forced a re-evaluation of higher education, writes Ellie Bothwell
Chile leads region on life science citations, but performance on medical research is more even across major Latin American countries
Chilean university leads regional ranking for second year
The pandemic drove learning worldwide into the digital sphere, but Latin America’s universities have responded slowly. Ellie Bothwell asks if the crisis will prompt the region to overcome the barriers to progress
The rapid shift to online learning could threaten the survival of some institutions, but others could build on it to introduce teaching innovations, says Ana Fanelli
Institutions and scholars must serve society, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile was more than willing to join efforts to tackle the country’s coronavirus outbreak, says Pedro Bouchon
France tops list of universities founded in 21st century
Californian university tops list of universities that were founded in the aftermath of the Second World War
Universities in Hong Kong and Singapore top list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
Created with a civic ethos, young universities across the world are fulfilling their missions with aplomb, says Ellie Bothwell
There are benefits to running a young institution like the University of Duisburg-Essen, says Ulrich Radtke
Many young universities have an explicit service mission, while others organically aligned their work with local needs. John Ross explores new institutions’ affinity for civic engagement
The Sydney university’s roots in the aftermath of the Second World War means the institution is used to being practical, inclusive and unwilling to compromise on standards, says Ian Jacobs
International research and community service are not mutually exclusive, and young universities can easily and productively combine both missions from the outset, says Yaroslav Kuzminov
Universities are under intense financial pressure but we should not ignore the outstanding work they are doing for the benefit of society, says Duncan Ross
Mainland China rises up regional ranking, while Macao is home to top new entry
Desire for visibility and political pragmatism help propel archipelago’s institutions up league table
The roll-out of the next 91茄子 rankings methodology will be delayed, but the pandemic’s potential impact on the results of the league tables is less clear, says Duncan Ross
Taiwan’s response to the coronavirus has been impressive but fighting future global emergencies will require greater collective effort, says Chia-Ming Hsueh
Institutional leaders say role of universities has ‘never been more important’ as 91茄子 Impact Rankings reveal those that are leading the way on health and well-being
The country must focus on producing a new generation of university leaders if it is to succeed in addressing global problems, says Zeyad Yousif
Universities in New Zealand and Australia lead second edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
The relationship between higher education and the public has never been more crucial, argues Vahan Agopyan
The United Nations’ goals provide a useful framework for institutions to demonstrate their impact and work in partnership – activities that are increasingly important in the age of Covid-19, says Duncan Ivison
Universities’ reputations will increasingly be driven by their work related to sustainable development, says Stuart McCutcheon
Equitable collaborations are key to ensuring that universities can best respond to the SDGs, says Joanna Newman
Surprise results as Tohoku University tops national ranking for first time, while Tokyo Tech rises to third place
Duncan Ross explains how 91茄子 could enhance the assessment of university-industry ties in the next iteration of the World University Rankings methodology
Analysis of 91茄子 rankings data shows that more leading academics place universities in Asia among world’s best
