THE World University Rankings 2020: results announced
UK universities struggle in latest league table, as institutions in Germany, China and Australia make progress
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World University Rankings 2020 table information
Key statisticsThe data shown under key statistics is that provided by the university itself in its submission to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It represents data from the 2017...
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Hong Kong historian witnesses dictatorship on the doorstep
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Oxford physicist fights ‘unfair’ compulsory retirement
Laser expert challenges university over alleged age discrimination and unfair dismissal
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How to survive in the era of academic overproduction
Historic prompts on how to keep overbearing expectations at arm’s length should be taken up by modern academics, says Michael Marinetto
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Nobelist: toughest, not most talented, stay in academia
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UK to reintroduce two-year post-study work visas
Boris Johnson government announces reversal of Theresa May’s abolition of the visas, seven years on
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Reintroducing post-study work visas will help UK HE remain competitive
International students want to know that they are studying in a country that can set them up for a successful career, says Seema Kennedy
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Chris Skidmore returns as universities minister in UK government
MP moved back to old brief after less than seven weeks away, replacing Jo Johnson
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OECD: Australian students’ high fees reap low individual returns
With US-style personal contributions and Scandinavian-style payoffs, Australians have the worst of both worlds, suggests Education at a Glance
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Alumni, not v-cs, ‘are best advocates for universities’
Higher education institutions urged to change tactics when lobbying for extra funding
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European Union appoints combined education and research supremo
Mariya Gabriel to take on role with increased ‘weight and visibility’
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THE World University Rankings 2020: communities with power to create change
Universities are well placed to collaborate on achieving sustainable cities, gender equality, healthy oceans and global partnerships, says Santa Ono
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Australian immunologist claims top US award
French-born scientist’s discoveries explained the organising principle of the adaptive immune system