World University Rankings
The rapid shift to online learning could threaten the survival of some institutions, but others could build on it to introduce teaching innovations, says Ana Fanelli
Institutions and scholars must serve society, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile was more than willing to join efforts to tackle the country’s coronavirus outbreak, says Pedro Bouchon
France tops list of universities founded in 21st century
Californian university tops list of universities that were founded in the aftermath of the Second World War
Universities in Hong Kong and Singapore top list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
Created with a civic ethos, young universities across the world are fulfilling their missions with aplomb, says Ellie Bothwell
There are benefits to running a young institution like the University of Duisburg-Essen, says Ulrich Radtke
Many young universities have an explicit service mission, while others organically aligned their work with local needs. John Ross explores new institutions’ affinity for civic engagement
The Sydney university’s roots in the aftermath of the Second World War means the institution is used to being practical, inclusive and unwilling to compromise on standards, says Ian Jacobs
International research and community service are not mutually exclusive, and young universities can easily and productively combine both missions from the outset, says Yaroslav Kuzminov
Universities are under intense financial pressure but we should not ignore the outstanding work they are doing for the benefit of society, says Duncan Ross
To assess fairly the strength and vigour of newer institutions for the Young University Rankings 2020, we make certain adjustments to our established rankings methodology, as we explain here
With East Asia’s governments failing to reverse falling birth rates, how should universities adjust to declining numbers of local students? Joyce Lau reports
There is a broad range of strengths and weaknesses across the continent’s institutions, data show
Mainland China rises up regional ranking, while Macao is home to top new entry
As Asian universities grow, so too does the complexity of the problems they face, writes Ellie Bothwell
The University of Indonesia opens its international research opportunities to scholars and institutions nationwide, says Abdul Haris
The country’s universities face many challenges, but publicly funded graduate programmes aim to keep the research breakthroughs coming, writes Hiroshi Amano
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
Desire for visibility and political pragmatism help propel archipelago’s institutions up league table
The roll-out of the next THE rankings methodology will be delayed, but the pandemic’s potential impact on the results of the league tables is less clear, says Duncan Ross
Taiwan’s response to the coronavirus has been impressive but fighting future global emergencies will require greater collective effort, says Chia-Ming Hsueh
Institutional leaders say role of universities has ‘never been more important’ as THE Impact Rankings reveal those that are leading the way on health and well-being
The country must focus on producing a new generation of university leaders if it is to succeed in addressing global problems, says Zeyad Yousif
Universities in New Zealand and Australia lead second edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
The relationship between higher education and the public has never been more crucial, argues Vahan Agopyan
The United Nations’ goals provide a useful framework for institutions to demonstrate their impact and work in partnership – activities that are increasingly important in the age of Covid-19, says Duncan Ivison
Universities’ reputations will increasingly be driven by their work related to sustainable development, says Stuart McCutcheon
Equitable collaborations are key to ensuring that universities can best respond to the SDGs, says Joanna Newman
But institutions warned against United Nations framework becoming a ‘tick-box exercise’
The Sendai-based institution is focusing on collaboration and innovation in a bid to find solutions to global problems, says Hideo Ohno
Duncan Ross explains how THE could enhance the assessment of university-industry ties in the next iteration of the World University Rankings methodology
Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has risen slightly
Duncan Ross explores how the next iteration of the World University Rankings methodology may judge teaching
Mainland China continues to lead ranking, but South Africa and Saudi Arabia have highest average scores in top 200
Our rankings have helped to reveal overlooked pockets of potential, says Ellie Bothwell
Geographical factors outweigh level of economic development in influencing rankings performance, says Ellie Bothwell
Three years ago, THE tipped a number of countries as possible future stars of global higher education. Ellie Bothwell assesses their progress
A five-year state initiative is bringing problem-solving, global engagement and diversity to Taiwan’s higher education system, says Chia-Ming Hsueh
Developing countries cannot cower from technological progress if they and all their citizens are to advance, argues Tshilidzi Marwala
Analysis of THE rankings data shows that more leading academics place universities in Asia among world’s best
In the first of a series of blogs, Duncan Ross outlines how the next iteration of the World University Rankings methodology may judge research
Western universities receive strong scores on student-staff interaction, while those in Japan are rated highly on applying students’ learning to the ‘real world’
Event will explore how universities can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 16
A look at the most-read Times Higher Education university rankings articles from the past 12 months
Analysis of data from the THE Impact Rankings suggests big gaps remain on helping poorest communities globally to get into university
More Russian universities join top 100 of subject tables
Annual survey will inform the 2021 World University Rankings
Universities in region have lower share of foreign staff in subject in wake of academic restrictions and focus on local hiring
Institutions across the region have soared up a Times Higher Education ranking focused on the discipline
Duncan Ross outlines what’s new for the 2020 edition of the University Impact Rankings and how universities can get involved
THE data show research influence in arts and humanities is declining in several countries, but many nations still progress overall
Times Higher Education will publish league tables for 11 different subject areas in October and November
Incorporating the UN’s SDGs and updating the citations measure will ensure our data remain as relevant and accurate as possible, writes Duncan Ross
University of Canberra, QUT and UNSW Sydney the standout performers in a rising field
For some smaller universities less means more, while Chinese institutions are reaping the benefits of increased state funding, writes Ellie Bothwell
India is far from realising its potential, but it’s showing promising signs of moving in the right direction, as are some other countries around the globe, writes Ellie Bothwell
Rankings data can help to identify shared institutional traits. Ellie Bothwell looks at new kinds of campus kin and institutions finding their own tribes
A restlessness and an unwillingness to rest on their laurels are common traits of the universities that prize, and are prized for, their teaching. Sarah Wild writes
