World University Rankings news
Universities in region have lower share of foreign staff in subject in wake of academic restrictions and focus on local hiring
Institutions across the region have soared up a Times Higher Education ranking focused on the discipline
Duncan Ross outlines what’s new for the 2020 edition of the University Impact Rankings and how universities can get involved
91茄子 data show research influence in arts and humanities is declining in several countries, but many nations still progress overall
Times Higher Education will publish league tables for 11 different subject areas in October and November
Incorporating the UN’s SDGs and updating the citations measure will ensure our data remain as relevant and accurate as possible, writes Duncan Ross
University of Canberra, QUT and UNSW Sydney the standout performers in a rising field
A restlessness and an unwillingness to rest on their laurels are common traits of the universities that prize, and are prized for, their teaching. Sarah Wild writes
The rankings are a collaborative global effort, and all who contribute deserve thanks, says Phil Baty
Top research institutions create an environment that nurtures talent and gives staff support that frees them to focus on their work, hears Sarah Wild
Research with and for industry earns institutions vital income and furthers knowledge transfer, so universities take it seriously, finds Sarah Wild
Today’s challenges and opportunities do not stop at borders; universities are ensuring that learning and research do not either, reports Sarah Wild
Australian institutions make strides on research quantity and quality and international collaboration
Public universities in the US are suffering after the decline in state funding
The balance of power in Asia is shifting as China’s universities strengthen their rankings performance
For some smaller universities less means more, while Chinese institutions are reaping the benefits of increased state funding, writes Ellie Bothwell
India is far from realising its potential, but it’s showing promising signs of moving in the right direction, as are some other countries around the globe, writes Ellie Bothwell
Rankings data can help to identify shared institutional traits. Ellie Bothwell looks at new kinds of campus kin and institutions finding their own tribes
UK universities struggle in latest league table, as institutions in Germany, China and Australia make progress
Universities are well placed to collaborate on achieving sustainable cities, gender equality, healthy oceans and global partnerships, says Santa Ono
Strong decision-making and a focus on culture enabled a rapid shift in the performance of an Australian behemoth, says Michael Spence
With responsible research and innovation at the heart of its mission, TUM is investing and adapting to meet society’s needs, says Thomas Hofmann
Overseas campuses in Malaysia and China offer University of Nottingham students the global outlook necessary for today’s world, says Shearer West
While nations compete to unlock the huge potential of quantum engineering, it is also a chance for building global partnerships, says David Awschalom
Having caught up in the numbers game, Tsinghua and China more widely are ready to pursue research and teaching suited to their unique priorities, says Bin Yang
In collecting and considering data for the World University Rankings, we are scrupulous and transparent. Here we detail what goes into our assessment of almost 1,400 institutions worldwide
Flagship Times Higher Education ranking will be released at Zurich summit
Building a diverse staff and student body requires a nuanced approach, says Sarah Springman, who identifies three areas where institutions can push for more inclusion, especially around gender
Duncan Ross describes how we constructed the initial Impact Rankings and explains the adjustments we intend to make to improve the next iteration
Ambitious initiatives and expansion are driving growth and success, explains Pradeep K. Khosla
Our survey offers vital insights and data to help universities thrive, says Phil Baty
Having learned the value of protecting reputations individually, universities now must begin acting collectively to support higher education more widely, Ellie Bothwell hears
The reputation of Australia’s universities varies by subject
Analysis of academic survey suggests differences in perceived university prestige based on age of scholar
The desire to attract good publicity causes universities to oversell their achievements, damaging public trust in science, says Peter Weingart
Manu Kapur discusses how universities can craft human-centred learning that sets them apart in today’s world
Our Impact Rankings are global proof positive that universities do a power of good, writes Phil Baty
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
Academia needs a sweeping cultural change to create the conditions and skills it needs to fulfil its role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, says Peter Horton
Data on nationality of presidents and vice-chancellors among top 400 institutions shows vast majority come from own system
Spain makes progress in 91茄子 ranking of teaching prowess in Europe
Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero describes initiatives helping students to reach their potential
The Europe Teaching Rankings look at student engagement. A total of 14 factors feed into the data, which are used to reflect the broad strength of institutions
France tops list of universities founded since the year 2000
More needs to be done to encourage women into technology and engineering at school, say observers
Tsinghua University overtakes National University of Singapore in regional table
Event will include discussion on how diversification of the African academy can prepare graduates for the future
The higher education experience shapes students’ capacity to contribute to the world as ethical, compassionate and civic-minded global citizens, says Barney Glover
South Korea and China are fastest improving countries in region, as Australia and Japan fail to keep pace
China is reasserting itself at the forefront of intellectual endeavour while its regional neighbours vie to keep the pace. John Ross reports
But experts ask how long country’s success can last in the face of rampant competition from Asia
Malaysia and Egypt are making rapid higher education progress, largely because of improvements in citation impact
A look at the most-read Times Higher Education university rankings articles from the past 12 months
The University of Oxford now leads Times Higher Education’s two technology-focused subject rankings
Chinese university features in global top 10 for life sciences for first time
Asia scholar says continent’s progress in STEM fields has been ‘to the detriment of the social sciences and humanities’
Find out which institutions are best in the world for social sciences, business and economics, education and law
91茄子 data show that Russia’s research influence in social sciences is waning, while other nations are failing to progress
Data from the past four years of the World University Rankings suggest performance on industry collaboration is converging
Times Higher Education will publish league tables for 11 different subject areas in October and November
