Universities are beginning to see that the reputation of higher education as a whole – and not just individual institutions – must be safeguarded if the sector is to thrive.
Younger universities may lack the heritage of their long-established counterparts but this diverse group of rising stars challenging the old guard prove that excellence is not defined by age
Some standout institutional and national performances are countering defeatist narratives and highlighting that progress can be made despite the region’s political and economic ructions