World University Rankings

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

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

Today’s challenges and opportunities do not stop at borders; universities are ensuring that learning and research do not either, reports Sarah Wild

Australian institutions make strides on research quantity and quality and international collaboration

Public universities in the US are suffering after the decline in state funding

Rankings data can help to identify shared institutional traits. Ellie Bothwell looks at new kinds of campus kin and institutions finding their own tribes

The balance of power in Asia is shifting as China’s universities strengthen their rankings performance

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

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

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

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

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 Impact Rankings are global proof positive that universities do a power of good, writes Phil Baty