All science papers must state how confident we should be in them
In this age of widespread mis/disinformation, non-scientists need help to better grasp which claims bear rigorous scrutiny, says Gary Atkinson
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Universities rushing to aid refugees ‘may do more harm than good’
United Nations expert says higher education is vital for supporting displaced peoples, but should be channelled through humanitarian agencies
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Scientists share chemistry Nobel for ‘cracking code’ of proteins
Biochemistry professor David Baker and Google DeepMind scientists Sir Demis Hassabis and John Jumper awarded the 2024 prize
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Reforms ‘could drive massive expansion of spin-out activity’
Under more favourable policies, ‘I could spin out probably four or five companies for every one I can’ currently, says Oxford vice-chancellor
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Overseas student caps endorsed by Australian Senate committee
With major parties backing the legislation, controversial enrolment quotas appear a done deal
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World University Rankings 2025 digital edition
Rankings are not a be-all and end-all, but rather a tool that universities can use to help them become their best selves. The tables and articles in this supplement explore how different institutions...
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World University Rankings 2025: Ukrainian universities build global links
Institutions are setting the scene for a thriving international system post-war
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Big new tables, small refinements: how our rankings are advancing
We’re launching two brand-new rankings this autumn, while fine-tuning our established analyses, writes Duncan Ross
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World University Rankings 2025: nurturing excellence in times of uncertainty
In a turbulent period for HE and beyond, university leaders are determined to make their work count
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World University Rankings 2025: pillars of strength
No elite US university finishes in the top 50 for the international outlook pillar, a category that is dominated by the United Arab Emirates at the top and the UK lower down
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World University Rankings 2025: global hotspots
The number of ranked Chinese institutions is back up, while Turkey has also experienced fast growth
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World University Rankings 2025: the long and the short of it
The distribution of countries’ ranking positions reveals new insights
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Oxford v-c fears impact of declining UK sector reputation
Irene Tracey says policymakers and universities need to work together to tackle funding crisis
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World University Rankings 2025: shifting patterns
The US has a new leader, while Brazil and the UAE join the top 200
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World University Rankings 2025: results announced
Oxford breaks record at number one spot, defying trend of declining UK reputation