World University Rankings
The rankings are a collaborative global effort, and all who contribute deserve thanks, says Phil Baty
Top research institutions create an environment that nurtures talent and gives staff support that frees them to focus on their work, hears Sarah Wild
Research with and for industry earns institutions vital income and furthers knowledge transfer, so universities take it seriously, finds Sarah Wild
UK universities struggle in latest league table, as institutions in Germany, China and Australia make progress
Universities are well placed to collaborate on achieving sustainable cities, gender equality, healthy oceans and global partnerships, says Santa Ono
Strong decision-making and a focus on culture enabled a rapid shift in the performance of an Australian behemoth, says Michael Spence
With responsible research and innovation at the heart of its mission, TUM is investing and adapting to meet society’s needs, says Thomas Hofmann
Overseas campuses in Malaysia and China offer University of Nottingham students the global outlook necessary for today’s world, says Shearer West
Harvard tops student-focused ranking for fourth consecutive year
While nations compete to unlock the huge potential of quantum engineering, it is also a chance for building global partnerships, says David Awschalom
Having caught up in the numbers game, Tsinghua and China more widely are ready to pursue research and teaching suited to their unique priorities, says Bin Yang
In collecting and considering data for the World University Rankings, we are scrupulous and transparent. Here we detail what goes into our assessment of almost 1,400 institutions worldwide
Ranking of US universities and colleges puts student success and learning at its heart
Event will host the launch of the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
Flagship Times Higher Education ranking will be released at Zurich summit
Building a diverse staff and student body requires a nuanced approach, says Sarah Springman, who identifies three areas where institutions can push for more inclusion, especially around gender
Duncan Ross describes how we constructed the initial Impact Rankings and explains the adjustments we intend to make to improve the next iteration
Ambitious initiatives and expansion are driving growth and success, explains Pradeep K. Khosla
Our survey offers vital insights and data to help universities thrive, says Phil Baty
Having learned the value of protecting reputations individually, universities now must begin acting collectively to support higher education more widely, Ellie Bothwell hears
The reputation of Australia’s universities varies by subject
Analysis of academic survey suggests differences in perceived university prestige based on age of scholar
The desire to attract good publicity causes universities to oversell their achievements, damaging public trust in science, says Peter Weingart
Manu Kapur discusses how universities can craft human-centred learning that sets them apart in today’s world
Our Academic Reputation Survey forms the foundation for these rankings, meaning that they are built on the insights of a representative sample of global experts
Academia needs a sweeping cultural change to create the conditions and skills it needs to fulfil its role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, says Peter Horton
Spain makes progress in THE ranking of teaching prowess in Europe
Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero describes initiatives helping students to reach their potential
The Europe Teaching Rankings look at student engagement. A total of 14 factors feed into the data, which are used to reflect the broad strength of institutions
New kids on the block revel, as research focus drives antipodean upstarts to new heights
Analysis of data on international co-authorship suggests being an institution under 50 years old benefits networking
The look of success can be fresh-faced as well as weathered and time-worn, Phil Baty writes
Younger universities are more likely to concentrate on a smaller range of subjects, with many focusing on technological fields, writes Simon Baker
Does youth make institutions more agile when it comes to developing an international profile?
To stay relevant, universities must collaborate, invest in work-integrated learning and rediscover their community-building role, says Paul Wellings
Government policy and universities’ commitment to working with business cited as key factors for success in THE University Impact Rankings table
France tops list of universities founded since the year 2000
Mainland Chinese university features in top 10 for first time
Designing a new university is complicated and one model does not fit all. Alain Fuchs offers a 10-point brief of factors to consider in every case
Refusal to accept barriers, whether funding cuts or Brexit, has driven innovation at the University of Warwick since its birth, writes Stuart Croft
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile now tops the region
Data from Times Higher Education suggest some countries may be falling behind on the number of academics in non-STEM areas
Event will include launch of THE Europe Teaching Rankings 2019
Engagement by students and staff bolstered by mandates from governments cited as key ingredients for success in THE University Impact Rankings tables
More needs to be done to encourage women into technology and engineering at school, say observers
Tsinghua University overtakes National University of Singapore in regional table
Institutions and systems throughout the region are beefing up their performances – and it shows, says Phil Baty
Rankings show range of diverse and rapidly developing systems
The Asian University for Women and its students focus on leadership and social justice, aiming to create the conditions for change, says Nirmala Rao
China’s Belt and Road project aims to foster regional cooperation on a vast scale. Ellie Bothwell explores what that and other regional initiatives might mean for higher education in Asia
CityU wants researchers, teachers and students across the region to cooperate and grow in ways that help to advance knowledge, says Way Kuo
The 2019 Asia University Rankings take Times Higher Education’s robust, time-tested formula and tailor it to get a region-specific view of institutional performance
Nation’s egalitarian culture, policies on widening access and Asia-Pacific location seen as key to success in THE University Impact Rankings measure
The world’s most gender equal universities, according to THE data, cite data-informed recruitment methods as a key factor in their success
Event will include discussion on how diversification of the African academy can prepare graduates for the future
Data from WSJ/THE US College Rankings raise questions about whether land-grant institutions are living up to their original mission
Ireland and Australia also among top national performers in new league table
University of Auckland tops first global ranking to measure institutions’ social and economic impact
Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology has integrated sustainability into all parts of its business, says Göran Finnveden
The higher education experience shapes students’ capacity to contribute to the world as ethical, compassionate and civic-minded global citizens, says Barney Glover
