London is another planet
The capital’s lure is irresistible, but with its unique attractions come unique challenges
The capital’s lure is irresistible, but with its unique attractions come unique challenges
Research heads and other university staff on the burdens of submitting to the inaugural research excellence framework
The coalition's controversial higher education reforms are delivering a more progressive and sustainable system, argues Vince Cable
Outside the legion of ‘super-brands’ that occupies the top of the table, a number of players are strengthening their positions, Phil Baty discovers An elite group of six global “super-brands” has...
Open-access publishing, once a niche preoccupation, is now a hot-button issue. But concern is growing that unintended consequences of new publication mandates will cost individual scholars and the UK...
The REF is coming and many institutions are looking to poach premier league researchers to boost their scores (and income) before it is too late. Elizabeth Gibney takes a look at the recruitment ‘...
By Libby A. Nelson for Inside Higher Ed
The egalitarian bent of Dutch society has been reflected in its higher education sector - until now. Jack Grove discovers that government and global forces are spurring some institutions to try to...
4 October 2012 The reputation of a university is the most important factor for the majority of prospective international students, IDP has discovered. Phil Baty writes The power of university...
Reputation is the currency of global higher education today, argues Phil Baty, accepted by scholars, students, donors and industry The expert opinions of about 60,000 experienced scholars from across...
4 October 2012 The World University Rankings data tell another story apart from which institutions stand at the summit. Dirk Van Damme deciphers the dynamic trends in the global higher education code...
Source: Corbis Diversification and specialisation are driving movement in the tables, Dirk Van Damme finds Universities today – including the top ones – face tougher competition in a period of...
Youth need not be a disadvantage in a dynamic higher education scene, discovers Phil Baty. “Having an impact on the world is not about tradition and history – it’s about relevance in the contemporary...
Source: Getty Phil Baty on the patchy performance of the big four developing nations in this year’s rankings The World University Rankings top 200 is unquestionably a rich-world list, dominated by...
Japan’s position at the top is being challenged by neighbours near and far intent on promoting and investing in their universities. Phil Baty reports. China is mounting a serious challenge to Japan’s...