World University Rankings

Young universities tout their agility while older ones trumpet their resources. The pandemic has tested both types, and that could herald a turning point

Asian universities further boost their performance in list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century

The pandemic has hit older populations harder than the young. Might the same be true of universities? Ellie Bothwell considers if the flexibility and agility of younger institutions made them more resilient than their longer established peers

As Maastricht University celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is tapping into its founding spirit in a bid to stay forever young, says its president, Martin Paul

Baby-boomer institutions were pioneers in architecture and curricula, but financially prudent – a potentially winning combination for the post-pandemic era, says Miles Taylor

The pandemic presents a perfect opportunity to think differently about higher education, says David Staley, as he lists potential models of the future

To ensure that more recently established universities are measured fairly for the Young University Rankings 2021, we have made some modifications to our world rankings methodology, as we explain here

Largely sheltered from the pandemic-related financial fallout that has beset higher education in Western nations, East Asian institutions are being boosted by state funds and local philanthropists and are looking to be even more competitive internationally

Japan achieves best performance in six years, but China still tops the regional ranking 

Do neighbour institutions work closely together to boost their overall standing or do they tend to play to their strengths in a particular discipline?

Money, policies and partnerships aim to unlock the region’s full potential

When it comes to industry collaboration, Eiichi Saitoh knows that experience is the best teacher. Here are his tried-and-tested tips for success

Universities have a unique opportunity to shape the post-pandemic future by promoting innovation and creativity for wider social impact, says Tan Eng Chye

Employers, universities and students are demanding bilateral recognition of Indian qualifications. Eldho Mathews explains why it matters

To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin THE’s World University Rankings to arrive at this year’s Asia University Rankings

Almost a third of university employees globally are on contracts lasting less than two years, according to THE data

The United Nations’ global goals have enabled French institutions to broaden the scope of their sustainable development work, says Anne Beauval

If we’re going to measure what universities do, let’s concentrate on what really counts, says Julian Skyrme

Region retains pre-eminence in league table based on alignment with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Countries have each made most progress in three tables related to the Sustainable Development Goals

UK university tops third edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact

Focusing on sustainable development is not an original strategy for universities in 2021, but if anything, that only increases the value of adopting the SDGs, says Patrick Deane

We answer your questions about the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Students want to learn more about sustainable development and feel prepared for the jobs of the future, says Jamie McGowan

THE survey finds applicants are just as likely to rate university sustainability and graduate employment prospects as top priorities

Celebrating diversity, reforming curricula and working closely with local communities are all ways in which higher education institutions can better foster peacebuilding, says Rocky Tuan

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results

Students are reporting higher levels of engagement, despite Covid-19, while traditional university hierarchy further erodes

Some of the world’s leading universities appear to benefit from having another top-ranked institution in their backyard

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

We are looking for people in the higher education sector who are passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals to help make our rankings fair, effective and transparent

The Covid crisis has restricted travel and funding, affecting even regions spared its worst. But institutions in emerging economies are getting creative and cooperating to continue their work, with even momentum for growth and change

Institutions in emerging economies are seeing greatest progress in health subjects and citations, based on THE rankings data

China is not the only rapidly improving system; India, Egypt and Malaysia are striding ahead, while Mexico is losing ground

Better technology and a global focus may pull the higher education world closer together

Number of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions has reached new milestone based on THE World University Rankings data