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MIT tops list for second consecutive year, but experts fear US universities will deem future interdisciplinary research projects too risky

The Interdisciplinary Science Rankings measure global universities’ contributions and commitment to interdisciplinary science. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results

A careful approach is required to rank the Arab World’s universities fairly. We adjust our World University Rankings methodology to take into account the region’s distinctive characteristics

Without bespoke research funding it is harder than ever for research universities to collaborate with those in low-income countries. Jack Grove hears from two institutions that have fought to make these partnerships work

Number of ranked universities increases by more than 20 per cent, while definition of interdisciplinary science also broadens 

Survey results will help fuel 51³Ô¹Ï’s next series of rankings

Elite Asian universities stagnate and US declines in ‘moment of great flux’ for global higher education   

Lingering financial pressures mean country is ‘not out of the woods’ despite strong showing this year, expert warns

Nation’s high research quality score is in spite of second-lowest share of internationally co-authored papers  

Are we on the brink of a reshaping of global higher education, asks Ellie Bothwell

A year after joining the ‘MIT of the Middle East’, the former King’s College London president reflects on the need for scholars to align their research with national priorities and the joys of leading a ‘city community of scholars’

Two universities that have high shares of students taking internships explain how they prioritise sustainability while improving graduate employability

Addressing rare cases of attempted manipulation is built into the DNA of THE’s rankings. But we will go further, says Phil Baty

The 51³Ô¹Ï World University Rankings measure research-intensive universities across all their core missions. Here, we explain how we arrive at the results for the global rankings

Universities can now participate in the newly revamped sustainability-focused league table 

India will be the second most-represented country in world for first time

Neither Arizona State University nor Chonnam National University explicitly targets marginalised students but both score highly in THE’s Impact Rankings for enrolling them. The institutions’ admissions teams explain how

For two decades, Germany has spent billions of euros on boosting the research capacity of its top institutions. As selection proceeds for another six-year Excellence Strategy, Emily Dixon examines whether greater competition and stratification are having the desired effects

Universities can now subscribe to participate in THE’s revamped sustainability ratings framework

THE is relaunching the Impact Rankings, allowing us to work in closer partnership with participants and evolve the exercise as the SDGs themselves develop, says Phil Baty

These rankings celebrate universities’ impact – but also hold institutions to account, highlighting where the sector is falling short

Malaysia and South Korea are making the most rapid advances in tables showing best universities for sustainability, writes Patrick Jack

Universities Down Under punch above their weight in global assessment of sustainable development efforts

THE research finds large gap between global institutions’ mental health provision for staff and students

To equip graduates for a changing world, education must value both technical knowledge and soft skills, argues Shannon Kobran

Increasing focus on sustainable development agenda must be matched by evaluation of student learning, says expert

Institutions in low- and middle-income countries host most of the world’s refugees, despite having the least resources, but their efforts receive limited global recognition, say Frankie Randle and Arash Bordbar

THE is refocusing on core and deeply trusted rankings while retaining a diversity of measures and metrics, says Phil Baty

The operational functions of universities mean many are ill-equipped to fully support global priorities. The answer lies in integrating entrepreneurship education into their core mission, says Fernando Reimers

Conflict, the climate crisis and poor infrastructure and funding mean pursuing the SDGs is a major challenge for South Sudan. But universities are still playing a positive role, especially when it comes to community engagement, say Kuyok Abol Kuyok and Tristan McCowan 

Large language models are becoming a powerful complement to human judgement in the validation process for our sustainability-focused rankings, says Victor Melatti 

The 51³Ô¹Ï Impact Rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we explain how we arrive at the results for the sustainability rankings

University staff are well positioned to lead by example as they engage with global challenges, say María Florencia Amigó, Sarah Lisle and Ruby Campbell

Universities can learn from the sustainable use of textiles in South America, where traditional knowledge is integrated with innovation to create a positive impact, says Jade McLachlan

Robust pipelines, smart validation and continuous observability have enabled us to improve data integrity even as our global rankings have grown, says Loubaba El Wazir

A combination of national agenda, high-quality staff and funding is working in China’s favour. How can other Asian nations catch up?

China’s Double First-Class project appears to be paying off as the country’s institutions continue to lead the rankings. Why have similar schemes elsewhere struggled to reap rewards, and can China keep advancing despite economic slowdown and an ageing population? Helen Packer reports

Asia’s universities are edging into a more prominent role on the world stage. We look at how excellence initiatives have aided the region’s success, and the revival of transnational education

Rankings did not drive the Singaporean institution’s strategy, but gave the then underdog the data and visibility to enter a virtuous circle of success, explain Bertil Andersson and Tony Mayer

Our methodology uses data on all aspects of Asian universities' core missions 

Disputes over the trustworthiness of India’s state-run university rankings raise questions over quality assurance efforts, says Pushkar

Sending students abroad has become a priority for policymakers, but can they convince Japan’s youth? 

Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university

China’s neighbours benefit in list of the world’s most international universities, as giant expands its network

Number of female university leaders reaches record high, with Switzerland seeing biggest growth

The use of generative AI and a new engine drawing on data from government agencies are among the ways in which we’re doubling down on quality, says David Watkins

The benefits of a strong brand are accruing for universities and academics alike. Jack Grove explores why reputation matters – and examines the latest results in the list of the world’s most prestigious universities

Questionnaire seeks responses from social science academics for first time

The newly relaunched ranking aims to provide the definitive list of the world’s most prestigious universities according to academics around the globe

Asia and Africa participation numbers each increase by 25 per cent

Universities under political pressure to row back on support for minorities need a rallying point, say Manuel Barcia and Effie Kesidou

Despite Asia’s success elsewhere, its leading universities are still struggling to compete globally in arts and humanities. Patrick Jack asks whether that needs to change for them to be considered world-class

How we rank universities across 11 separate subject areas 

Universities are invited to participate, as the portal for our global research-focused rankings opens

‘Experimental public establishments’ such as PSL and Paris-Saclay have suffered growing pains of late, but hopes remain high that France may finally have found a way for its complex web of institutions to compete on the world stage without trampling cherished historical identities, writes Emily Dixon

Our rankings tables provide detailed insights on the performance of all types of higher education institutions from every corner of the world

Eleven universities across four continents are awarded gold in first attempt to measure online learning on a global basis

The Online Learning Rankings measure the teaching excellence of global universities’ online programmes. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results

Gulf region loses its grip at the top of the table, as Jordan and Egypt make gains

Gulf states have long shone brightly in the rankings, but others are closing the gap in quality, says Ellie Bothwell