In profile: Pompeu Fabra University
Source: Pompeu Fabra University By Katie Duncan Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona leads the pack of Spanish universities in the 100 Under 50 Rankings 2015. Its Rector, Jaume Casals, says the...
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The proper application of overwhelming force
Asia continues its progress towards superpower status on a wave of investment, says Phil Baty. Is Asia the next higher education superpower? This is the question posed in the title of a new book...
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Chinese new year
Source: Corbis Japan loses its crown to its main regional rival, as massive state funding and innovation pay dividends for the People＊s Republic, writes Katie Duncan. China has overtaken Japan as...
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Making strides
China has made significant progress and overtaken Japan as Asia's number one nation for world-class universities with 21 institutions in the top 100.
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Balance of power
Source: Getty There seems little doubt that Asia＊s star is rising, but reports of its imminent academic hegemony are greatly exaggerated, argues Miguel Lim. ※The 21st century will be the Asian...
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Industrial revolution
A nurturing relationship with Samsung has helped SKKU scale the domestic rankings and make its mark on the world stage, writes Chung Kyu Sang. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has been shaking up South...
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Sailing from Byzantium
Source: Alamy To fulfil its potential, India＊s academy must be freed from the constraints of red tape as part of a root-and-branch transformation, argues C. Raj Kumar. The annual release of the Times...