Young Universities Summit
The World University Rankings will be released in October
Asian universities further boost their performance in list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
The pandemic has hit older populations harder than the young. Might the same be true of universities? Ellie Bothwell considers if the flexibility and agility of younger institutions made them more resilient than their longer established peers
Governments have focused on building up a lavishly funded research elite, but the forced switch online has made them realise losers in this system cannot cope
Young researchers forced to interact online ‘do not feel part of a team’ and may leave sector, educationalist tells summit
Covid has created a platform for institutional newcomers to ‘leapfrog’ established frontrunners
Prestigious speakers lined up for free-to-attend THE event
Baby-boomer institutions were pioneers in architecture and curricula, but financially prudent – a potentially winning combination for the post-pandemic era, says Miles Taylor
Virtual edition of Young Universities Summit hears how easing of lockdown at Italian institution had boosted morale
Universities in Hong Kong and Singapore top list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
Many young universities have an explicit service mission, while others organically aligned their work with local needs. John Ross explores new institutions’ affinity for civic engagement
The Times Higher Education Young Universities webinar will also mark the launch of the 2020 THE Young University Rankings
Politicians, funders and university leaders all intone the mantra of interdisciplinarity. But what does the concept really mean? Will it really yield the insights it promises? And how best can it be fostered? Ellie Bothwell reports
Former universities minister says institutions do not always succeed in maintaining founding diversity as he predicts ‘growth agenda’ will win in the UK
Physicist and broadcaster says academics must have freedom and support to communicate with society, to ‘avoid mistakes of past’
UK’s public research funding overseer argues debate over political control of public finances is a ‘false dichotomy’ and distracts from bigger societal issues
Younger institutions offer greatest potential for dynamic collaborations, says high commissioner
Economist Lord Jim O'Neill warns political ‘nonsense’ a barrier to urgently-needed research
Head of fledgling college created by alliance of major research universities talks of ambition to diversify subject
Event will include launch of Young University Rankings 2020
Jessica Wade tells THE summit that younger institutions can create better equality policies from scratch
President of Canada’s York University warns against binary divide between regional and global universities
Coming to you from a log flume in Florida, the team discusses highlights from the THE Young Universities Summit. Buckle your safety belt
Newer, urban universities can have impact beyond more established names, USF leaders argue
Event hears rallying cry for liberal education in the face of ‘false dichotomy’ between learning and jobs
President shares story of institution’s path out of the ‘abyss’
Bold by nature, young institutions are tailor-made for ambitious projects such as the EU’s plan to create disruptive ‘super-networks’, says Anthony Forster
The event will host the launch of the 2018 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
Video and audio highlights from the fourth Times Higher Education Young Universities Summit
Jessa Rogers looks at the disappointing picture for Indigenous scholars in the academy
Promoting social responsibility among students should be key to universities’ missions in the modern age, says Timothy W. Tong
Harvey Mudd head explains how elite college became ‘poster child’ for diversity
Hong Kong Polytechnic University initiative goes against trend towards shorter programmes
Joint honours approach attracts more women and ethnic minorities to field, says Northeastern dean
Five years on, our expanding analysis of success-bound younger institutions finds much to celebrate
Rainer Klump on his 14-year-old institution’s enthusiasm for international partnerships and its leading role in the Grand Duchy’s transformation
