Asian representation in Times Higher Education's physical sciences top 50 has doubled since last year, with two additional countries from the region represented in the 2012-2013 table. The National...
It may seem counter-intuitive that a renowned technology institute should be the world's top university in the social sciences, but it should not be too surprising: the Massachusetts Institute of...
7 September 2012 Times Higher Education World University Rankings are the most widely recognised and widely used rankings among international students, new research has found. The international...
22 March 2012 It was conceived by the European Commission as an alternative to the established research-led university rankings, offering a user-driven “multi-dimensional” ranking with a wider range...
27 February 2012 At first there was much hilarity. When I was named this month among the top 15 “most influential” people in education by The Australian newspaper, the jokes came thick and fast: “You...
6 October 2011 Like the entrepôt economy that sustains it, the National University of Singapore places a premium on cross-cultural fluency, quality and desire to make a global impact, says Tan Chorh...
6 October 2011 In MIT's sesquicentennial year, Susan Hockfield looks back at its founding principles and their lessons for an uncertain future The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's story began...
6 October 2011 Behind the University of Melbourne's renowned research and education innovations is a passion for problem-solving, Glyn Davis states The educational experience is transformative for...
6 October 2011 Because of the huge demand, this year's rankings feature the 'best of the rest': Phil Baty discusses what the data show us about the future of the global sector For the first time,...
Sibry Tapsoba explains how the continent's academy is striving to repair its damaged reputation and deliver economic dividends for the region Higher education in Africa is changing rapidly. Its...
6 October 2011 Don't blame prospective students for using league tables to weigh up the relative merits of universities, says Aaron Porter. They know that employers have their eyes on the rankings,...
6 October 2011 A serendipitous combination of great location, staff dedication and alumni loyalty has helped to propel Toronto to world-class status, says David Naylor, and promises to keep it there...
16 September 2010 Jonathan Adams wants academic feedback on the rankings revolution Thomson Reuters' data and analyses for Times Higher Education's World University Rankings were drawn from our...
16 September 2010 Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust hymns the restless quest for wisdom that defines higher education's highest goals Prevailing discourse emphasises the university as a paramount...
16 September 2010 The rules of cricket are common to all who play it, but the compilation of league tables is more selective and open to interpretation, writes Paul Wellings In the English summer of...