World University Rankings
We will measure outbound student exchange and take into account the population size of a country to more fairly judge internationalisation, says Duncan Ross
Mahidol University is focusing on nurturing academic talent and introducing more flexible education in a bid to attract a wider pool of students, says its president Banchong Mahaisavariya
THE research highlights that over-representation of women in some STEM fields and under-representation of men in care-oriented disciplines are often overlooked in gender equality debates
Our data-led report reveals the extent to which higher education institutions across the globe are contributing to gender equality and provides recommendations on the next steps universities can take to continue making progress
International universities decline during Covid-19 in teaching-focused league table
We have appointed nine board members across four continents to improve transparency and help us further develop the league table, says Duncan Ross
Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university
As campaigners fight to ensure that progress on women’s advancement does not move backwards, our data-led report marking International Women’s Day examines whether higher education is setting a leading example for other industries
Share of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions surpasses 20 per cent for first time based on THE World University Rankings data
For young universities, it’s not about where they’re from but where they’re going, says Ellie Bothwell
As the UK’s plate-glass institutions hit middle age, which regions are home to the new upstarts in global higher education? And where has reached saturation?
Newer institutions in almost all regions of the world are making progress, while Africa has the highest share of youngsters
The average age of universities in the THE World University Rankings has dropped by 30 years since 2016
The teaching philosophy at the long-awaited institution is based on interdisciplinary programmes and experiential instruction, says its president Pierre Ouellette
Higher education reform and public reinvestment are needed to realise the imagined goal of the university, argues Roopika Risam
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
Russia and Taiwan improve in list of the world’s most international universities, while UK and Canada backslide
Universities can now participate in the next edition of our global league table
A look at the most-read Times Higher Education university rankings articles from the past 12 months
Survey will be run in-house for first time, providing most thorough assessment of university prestige to date
We answer your questions about the next framework for the rankings
The World University Rankings will be released in October
Humanistic fields are vital to solving the world’s most urgent problems; they also help students shape successful careers and meaningful lives, argue Agustín Rayo and Hashim Sarkis
Universities known for their focus on technology are improving in the arts and humanities
THE research finds that high share of institutions that have specified goal are not counting indirect emissions such as travel
As the world looks to COP26 to accelerate nations’ progress towards a low-carbon future, how is the higher education sector performing?
Humanities academics in Asia are more likely to vote for international universities than their science peers, but the trend differs by region
Universities can still participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table
Governments and the public exhibited newfound appreciation for universities during the pandemic, but will institutions be able to keep building on their prestige? Ellie Bothwell reports
International scholars in arts, humanities and social sciences are recognising universities in China, sometimes more than their local academics
Rising to pandemic challenges won institutions a significant boost in profile. It remains to be seen if they can consolidate their gains, writes Ellie Bothwell
Reputation-building is more important than ever, but higher education is uniquely placed to meet future challenges, says Mark Scott
University leadership is in crisis, with some institutions facing significant reputational damage, but higher education can become a model of compassion, says Michael West
Transformational nationwide changes are reflected in a dynamic landscape
Russia overtakes Taiwan to possess the joint second highest number of institutions in the top 200, after China
Two years ago, India published a draft of its most ambitious higher education reforms in decades. Then the pandemic hit. Experts reflect on the future of the NEP, which was approved last year, and what the country’s university sector might look like in a decade