Innovation & Impact Summit

THE survey finds that applicants are using sustainability over other factors to decide where to ultimately enrol

Western Sydney University deputy v-c discusses ‘pragmatism’ in climate change research institute title and shopping centre campus, after rankings success

Institutions from over 100 countries offer dedicated courses on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, THE data show

Australian university tops fourth edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact

University data expertise essential to ‘capacity building’ for city government on issues ranging from air quality to localising UN sustainability goals, THE summit hears

Ukrainian MP, scholar and ex-deputy education minister tells universities not to offer scholarships to Russian students in summit speech

Swedish welfare system, political model of consensus and universities committed to industry collaboration key to innovation success, THE summit hears

Universities’ intellectual property is seen as key to successful knowledge economies. But what is the best way to turn ideas into marketable products? Is it realistic to expect major commercial success? And how much of a stake should universities take in the process – and the proceeds? Jack Grove reports

Institutions across a record 110 territories take part, with Pakistan and Thailand among those significantly increasing the number of submissions

Even institutions that are engaging with the SDGs as a whole are ignoring their responsibilities to promote sustainable agriculture, argue Wayne Nelles and Supawan Visetnoi

Update includes more references on support for immigrants and refugees, while institutions with dedicated courses on sustainability or the SDGs will be rewarded

Universities can now register to participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neglect of fundamental research is not inevitable when universities focus on sustainability challenges, UN advisor tells Innovation and Impact Summit

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’

President of research powerhouse Sigbritt Karlsson calls for realism about openness while continuing to foster culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism

Actions by the current government suggest official discomfort with the basic purpose of public universities, says Jayati Ghosh

Duncan Ross outlines what’s new for the 2020 edition of the University Impact Rankings and how universities can get involved 

Both sides talk about maintaining the fine balance between university neutrality and delivering on private research investments 

Artificial intelligence experts discuss the role of government, universities and tech companies in making sure AI has a positive impact on society 

US university president tells THE summit that institutions need to ‘rethink’ their operations

YS Chi claims publisher’s shift to recognise research quality over quantity left a void that has been filled by others happy to publish insubstantial work

Bin Yang tells THE summit that Chinese universities lack ‘original, innovative ideas’

Former ETH Zurich president tells THE summit there has been a ‘huge inflation’ in university enrolments, coupled with a ‘substantial mismatch between what universities teach and what society needs’