THE Young University Rankings 2018: a welcome middle-aged spread
An expanded ‘Golden Age’ ranking has altered the hierarchy of universities in their autumn years. Ellie Bothwell considers the elements behind the new order

An expanded ‘Golden Age’ ranking has altered the hierarchy of universities in their autumn years. Ellie Bothwell considers the elements behind the new order

Young universities appreciate diversity and are particularly adept at responding to the needs of society, says Judy Genshaft

We unveil the top 250 universities under 50 years old and explain our generational and nuanced approach to young institutions

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

We consider the minnows of global higher education – Generation X and Generation Y universities

Interdisciplinary and risky projects in particular led to projects that made big strides in understanding, evaluators say

Universities across North America told they must resolve issues around job insecurity as one institution faces 14th week of industrial action

Efforts to reduce hate speech on campus risk undermining the rights of people to express themselves freely as well, argues Chris Martin

Seventy-two per cent of women working in UK universities believe men are at an advantage when pursuing top jobs, Advance HE survey says

Institution hopes to win funding under European Commission project, despite Brexit

Teaching experts watching success of Victoria University experiment closely

Review of international students in net migration target must be priority of home secretary’s ‘fresh look’ at immigration policy, say sector leaders

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