Universities ‘beacons of hope’ in ‘undiplomatic times’
But academics need to navigate political tensions, even in their classrooms
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East Asia gets back to business as usual as the storm wanes
Largely sheltered from the pandemic-related financial fallout that has beset higher education in Western nations, East Asian institutions are being boosted by state funds and local philanthropists...
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Asia University Rankings 2021: table information
Key statistics The information 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...
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Asia University Rankings 2021: results announced
Japan achieves best performance in six years, but China still tops the regional ranking
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THE Asia University Rankings 2021 digital edition
Unlike their Western counterparts, many East Asian institutions have escaped the pandemic fallout from the absence of international students, and are flourishing with state investment and support
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Asia University Rankings 2021: power couples
Do neighbour institutions work closely together to boost their overall standing or do they tend to play to their strengths in a particular discipline?
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Editor-in-chief leaves JAMA after journal’s racism denials
Podcast denying systemic racist attitudes in medicine seen as emblematic of leadership at top periodical
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Stakes are high across Asia
Money, policies and partnerships aim to unlock the region’s full potential
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Close gap between PhDs and industry, Nobelist tells Japan
Hiroshi Amano expresses concern about poor representation of postgraduate degree holders in corporations
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THE Awards Asia 2021: shortlist announced
More than 60 finalists recognised for outstanding work, amid tighter competition
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Virginia Military Institute found to harbour deep racism
Love for Confederacy permeates oldest state-funded military college in the US, investigation concludes
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‘Fund people, not projects’ to boost Japanese research
Japan could take inspiration from European models, says former Max Planck head
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Complete PhD coverage for lecturers ‘undesirable’, says professor
But author of 2012 paper on staff qualifications says it is likely to be ‘norm and expectation’ that many academics have a doctorate
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Leader’s dark childhood helps university cope with Covid turmoil
Survivor of a bleak upbringing, Marquette’s Michael Lovell sees pathways to assist students burdened by pandemic
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Imperial head: no more ‘dull lectures in crowded auditoriums’
Alice Gast says the pandemic has shown the need for crucial changes in universities