Innovation & Impact Summit

Conference hears argument that freedoms are ‘better achieved’ by maintaining public support for universities

Vice-chancellor says philanthropy has been especially transformational in low-income countries

Politicians emphasising jobs while students want impact, Eric Barron tells THE summit

Conference hears local job opportunities for partners of researchers may be just as important as institution’s scholarly prowess

Universities should rethink their role as a ‘neutral but powerful force’ in times of crisis, summit hears

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

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

Attacks on the disciplines are ‘source of alarm’, as they are central to employability in teaching ‘how narratives fool us’, THE event hears

Experts warn that some will be left behind amid rapid sector transformation 

To tackle the SDGs, understanding local context is important for universities in both the Global North and South, conference hears

Chief executive of biotechnology giant urges governments to provide long-term clarity on support for research

Sector leaders say governments should ‘nudge’, not direct, university commercialisation efforts

Centres of invention such as Silicon Valley ‘a model for burgeoning inequality’, summit hears

Boris Johnson ‘completely wrong’ about vaccine success, while UK industrial strategy vacillation ‘reeks of insecurity’, innovation expert tells THE summit

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

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

Sustainability in a post-pandemic world the focus of THE event held in partnership with Auckland and Penn State

Russia leads on number of submissions but institutions across a record 98 territories take part

We have published the methodology for the 2021 edition of the table, which makes it easier for postgraduate institutions to take part, says Duncan Ross

Economic revival in the wake of the pandemic will require all sections of society to play their part, says Janet Beer

Universities around the world can now participate in the third edition of our rankings based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Senior figures from Chicago, King’s College London and Melbourne say new metrics could be incorporated into global league tables to prove value of higher education

Universities' impact on local communities is vital to strengthen society, writes Ellie Bothwell

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

Desire for visibility and political pragmatism help propel archipelago’s institutions up league table

Anticipating a renewed coronavirus outbreak, California State University plans for semester online

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