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
Australian university tops fourth edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
Institutions from over 100 countries offer dedicated courses on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, THE data show
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
In partnership with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, THE’s hybrid summit will explore the components of a positive innovation climate that delivers on impact ahead of the release of the Impact Rankings 2022
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
The World University Rankings will be released in October
We answer your questions about the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
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
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
UK university tops third edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
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
