Poll position: experts think these are the best in the business
The excellent response to the third round of the annual Academic Reputation Survey gives an even more accurate picture of scholarly opinion
The excellent response to the third round of the annual Academic Reputation Survey gives an even more accurate picture of scholarly opinion
The 2011-12 rankings will continue the progress made last year in normalising data so as not to disadvantage non-science subjects. Phil Baty reports
ChinaUS joint venture gets green lightThe Chinese government has formally approved the establishment of a new institution created jointly by a US and a Chinese university. Duke Kunshan University, a...
ChinaUS joint venture gets green lightThe Chinese government has formally approved the establishment of a new institution created jointly by a US and a Chinese university. Duke Kunshan University, a...
World Bank study helps North African and Middle Eastern institutions to gauge how well they are run as they work to improve. David Matthews writes
Normalised data allow fairer comparisons, and that is why Times Higher Education will employ it for more indicators in its 2011-12 rankings, says Phil Baty
What’s behind the big rises for vice-chancellors? Plus, academic pay across the UK
Reporting from the EC-sponsored Youth on the Move seminar in Florence, Phil Baty underscores the commitment of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings to weighing all facets of...
Quintin McKellar discusses clearing, post-qualifications applications and tuition fees
University heads worry about A-level results too. Chris Parr talks to Hertfordshire’s v-c about recruitment strategies
The expert opinion of more than 17,500 academics from 137 countries will be used to inform the 2011-12 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it was confirmed this week.Thomson Reuters,...
As students cram for scarce undergraduate places, private institutions proliferate and research outputs rise rapidly, will China’s impressive growth spurts bring gains in quality as well as quantity...
I went in to the lion’s den last week, accepting an invitation to join a British Academy policy forum titled “League Tables in the Public Sector”.Among 30 leading social scientists and policymakers...
Drive to raise national profile yields opportunities for English speakers. Donna Bowater reports
The 100 Under 50 table is built on the criteria used for the World University Rankings, but with a twist