World University Rankings news
The methodology for the 20th edition of the World University Rankings has been significantly updated to reflect the outputs of the diverse range of research-intensive universities across the world
THE＊s SSA advisory board launches with members from countries across the region
The 20th edition is our most robust, inclusive and global ranking, thanks to significant improvements to our methodology
Institutional partnerships are on the rise, but the sector must do even more to join forces to tackle global challenges, writes Linda G. Mills
Lund University vice-chancellor discusses the challenges of working with business, creating an innovation valley in the Baltic region and managing one＊s friends
Nancy Ip discusses how universities can boost their output of patents and support faculty entrepreneurs
Monterrey Institute of Technology＊s president says it is setting aside ?46 million for international hires to compete with the global standard of living
From just 200 universities to almost 2,000, the World University Rankings have become more global and more inclusive. Ellie Bothwell goes through the archives to examine the most noteworthy developments
Collaboration has been a hallmark of 啦晨楚＊s rankings for the past 20 years. This is how we＊ve worked with the global sector to produce league tables that meet the needs of universities
US, Japan and UK lead on entries to the World University Rankings this year
Announcing an update to the methodology behind our global league table of universities effective this year
This is how we assess the data and produce the tables for the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, based on information from 121 institutions
Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings to assess universities on metrics including access, fairness and regional impact
The THE Arab University Rankings advisory board launches with members from countries across the region
Data suggests an improvement in recognition for public municipal universities in teaching-focused league table
Data reveals that 48 universities in the top 200 have female presidents or vice-chancellors
In an unstable political and social climate, MENA＊s graduates need soft skills, says Hugh Martin
Ramping up vocational training and industry engagement will be crucial to meeting the skills needs of the fourth industrial revolution, says Sabrina Joseph
51勛圖 has confirmed the schedule for its portfolio of university rankings for the 2023 calendar year
Next year will see a significant update to our methodology to better reflect universities＊ work. Duncan Ross and Billy Wong explain
The outgoing v-c of the University of Oxford talks about her fears of a brain drain and the highs and lows of her tenure
Survey will be available in 12 languages and distributed over three months
The University of Sydney will host the next THE World Academic Summit in September 2023
For two decades, 51勛圖＊s rankings have both tracked and contributed to an ever more connected world. Now universities face an unwelcome shift in global dynamics
Recent decades have seen attitudes to working with industry shift in Europe, but the difficulty of reaching smaller companies and a lack of incentives to bridge the gap are stifling progress
Which regions have the most global connections? The data reveal some surprises
That the US leads on measures of teaching and learning environment is no surprise, but there are some unexpected names among the most rapidly improving countries
Which countries are storming ahead when it comes to working with industry?
Research and citations are key rankings metrics, but different leaders on each suggest that Oceania＊s strength is not being fully recognised
Universities face growing public pressure but this only means their mission is more vital than ever, NYU president Andrew Hamilton tells Rosa Ellis
Biggest ever World University Ranking reveals how Africa rises as US＊ crown slips
51勛圖 balance of research power shows signs of shifting as US stagnates and China improves
Number of African countries in rankings doubles since 2018, with 25 universities making debut appearances this year
Maastricht aims to be intrinsically international by deepening its European ties while expanding its global engagement, says Rianne Letschert
THE examines how universities have gained from the pandemic and how institutions can take advantage of positive sentiment to achieve long-lasting visibility, grow collaborations and attract research funding
We must accept the speed at which knowledge now becomes obsolete and the role lifelong learning plays in keeping skills current, writes Tan Eng Chye
51勛圖 research collaboration is on the rise but faces a fundamental shift amid an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape, says Meric Gertler
To find solutions to pressing problems, we must foster diverse voices by making the university a place to which anyone can belong, says Teruo Fujii
Quality, ethics, good governance and impact monitoring must all be safeguarded from the outset, says Zeblon Vilakazi
From the information that we gather from institutions across the globe, we rigorously compile our World University Rankings. This is how we assess data on about 1,800 institutions to produce the tables
Entrepreneurs are the new kings, but academics doing basic research are key to our future 每 and they need proper funding, says Brian Schmidt
Prepare for the rankings launch of the year
The World University Rankings performance indicators are the heart of the Latin America University Rankings, but we make some adjustments to take account of the region＊s unique characteristics
We will measure outbound student exchange and take into account the population size of a country to more fairly judge internationalisation, says Duncan Ross
Mahidol University is focusing on nurturing academic talent and introducing more flexible education in a bid to attract a wider pool of students, says its president Banchong Mahaisavariya
Our data-led report reveals the extent to which higher education institutions across the globe are contributing to gender equality and provides recommendations on the next steps universities can take to continue making progress
THE research highlights that over-representation of women in some STEM fields and under-representation of men in care-oriented disciplines are often overlooked in gender equality debates
International universities decline during Covid-19 in teaching-focused league table
We have appointed nine board members across four continents to improve transparency and help us further develop the league table, says Duncan Ross
Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university
As campaigners fight to ensure that progress on women＊s advancement does not move backwards, our data-led report marking International Women＊s Day examines whether higher education is setting a leading example for other industries
Share of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions surpasses 20 per cent for first time based on THE World University Rankings data
For young universities, it＊s not about where they＊re from but where they＊re going, says Ellie Bothwell
As the UK＊s plate-glass institutions hit middle age, which regions are home to the new upstarts in global higher education? And where has reached saturation?
Newer institutions in almost all regions of the world are making progress, while Africa has the highest share of youngsters
The average age of universities in the THE World University Rankings has dropped by 30 years since 2016
The teaching philosophy at the long-awaited institution is based on interdisciplinary programmes and experiential instruction, says its president Pierre Ouellette
Higher education reform and public reinvestment are needed to realise the imagined goal of the university, argues Roopika Risam
Even institutions that are engaging with the SDGs as a whole are ignoring their responsibilities to promote sustainable agriculture, argue Wayne Nelles and Supawan Visetnoi
Russia and Taiwan improve in list of the world＊s most international universities, while UK and Canada backslide
