World University Rankings
EU-wide law could curb the influence of big tech while enabling the free flow of knowledge throughout the bloc, says Karen Maex
Academic hiring and promotion are still overwhelmingly based on the quantity and quality of research, says Oriol Amat
Universities are looking to take more vaccine creation processes in-house, as Oxford head warns that coronavirus jabs have created ‘perverse’ profit incentives, reports David Matthews
From the information that we are provided by institutions across the globe, we rigorously build up our World University Rankings. This is how we assess data on more than 1,600 institutions to produce the tables
Revamping delivery modes and partnerships will give Australia a more resilient, student-centred sector with regional appeal, says Deborah Terry
Affordable quality education and job opportunities are encouraging more Asian students to travel closer to home, reports Joyce Lau
Universities recognise the need for flexible and continuing education but are still seeking the most appropriate strategy. Anna McKie reports
After two decades leading US institutions, Morton Schapiro reflects on the changing landscape and offers a word of advice to young leaders as he prepares to step down
Saudi Arabia dominates top of new regional table, while Egypt is most-represented nation overall
To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin our World University Rankings to arrive at the inaugural Arab University Rankings
Institutions across 15 countries take part in first bespoke ranking for region
Institutions are lagging behind global peers on prestige and funding levels
Growing participation in the rankings attests to universities’ determination to raise quality and better serve their communities, says Ellie Bothwell
Pandemic-related budget constraints and anti-science governments are taking their toll on researchers in their region. Ellie Bothwell reports
Latin American universities are rising, but more slowly than others
Our innovative, empathic and cooperative approach to the pandemic needs to be used to address more deep-seated problems such as poverty and inequality, says Chantal Jouannet Valderrama
Transitioning to remote and hybrid modes has made the university experience about more than the transmission of knowledge, says Sergio Pulgarín Molina
Australian institutions stand out when it comes to regularly reviewing guidelines relating to sustainable development, THE data suggest
The World University Rankings performance indicators are the heart of the Latin America University Rankings, but we give them some adjustments to take account of the area’s unique characteristics
THE data suggests that climate action is seen as a higher priority among prospective international students than universities
Universities can now register to participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table
The methodology behind the inaugural Arab University Rankings includes new regional measures on reputation and collaboration
Young universities tout their agility while older ones trumpet their resources. The pandemic has tested both types, and that could herald a turning point
Asian universities further boost their performance in list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
Data from THE World University Rankings show where young universities are making rapid improvements
The pandemic has hit older populations harder than the young. Might the same be true of universities? Ellie Bothwell considers if the flexibility and agility of younger institutions made them more resilient than their longer established peers
As Maastricht University celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is tapping into its founding spirit in a bid to stay forever young, says its president, Martin Paul
Baby-boomer institutions were pioneers in architecture and curricula, but financially prudent – a potentially winning combination for the post-pandemic era, says Miles Taylor
The pandemic presents a perfect opportunity to think differently about higher education, says David Staley, as he lists potential models of the future
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 and are looking to be even more competitive internationally
Do neighbour institutions work closely together to boost their overall standing or do they tend to play to their strengths in a particular discipline?
Japan achieves best performance in six years, but China still tops the regional ranking
Money, policies and partnerships aim to unlock the region’s full potential
When it comes to industry collaboration, Eiichi Saitoh knows that experience is the best teacher. Here are his tried-and-tested tips for success
Universities have a unique opportunity to shape the post-pandemic future by promoting innovation and creativity for wider social impact, says Tan Eng Chye
Employers, universities and students are demanding bilateral recognition of Indian qualifications. Eldho Mathews explains why it matters
To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin THE’s World University Rankings to arrive at this year’s Asia University Rankings
Almost a third of university employees globally are on contracts lasting less than two years, according to THE data
The United Nations’ global goals have enabled French institutions to broaden the scope of their sustainable development work, says Anne Beauval
If we’re going to measure what universities do, let’s concentrate on what really counts, says Julian Skyrme
Focusing on sustainable development is not an original strategy for universities in 2021, but if anything, that only increases the value of adopting the SDGs, says Patrick Deane
Region retains pre-eminence in league table based on alignment with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Countries have each made most progress in three tables related to the Sustainable Development Goals
UK university tops third edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
Students want to learn more about sustainable development and feel prepared for the jobs of the future, says Jamie McGowan
THE survey finds applicants are just as likely to rate university sustainability and graduate employment prospects as top priorities
Celebrating diversity, reforming curricula and working closely with local communities are all ways in which higher education institutions can better foster peacebuilding, says Rocky Tuan
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results
Students are reporting higher levels of engagement, despite Covid-19, while traditional university hierarchy further erodes
Some of the world’s leading universities appear to benefit from having another top-ranked institution in their backyard
Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university
We are looking for people in the higher education sector who are passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals to help make our rankings fair, effective and transparent
The Covid crisis has restricted travel and funding, affecting even regions spared its worst. But institutions in emerging economies are getting creative and cooperating to continue their work, with even momentum for growth and change
Institutions in emerging economies are seeing greatest progress in health subjects and citations, based on THE rankings data
China is not the only rapidly improving system; India, Egypt and Malaysia are striding ahead, while Mexico is losing ground
Better technology and a global focus may pull the higher education world closer together
Number of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions has reached new milestone based on THE World University Rankings data
Higher education reforms promised differentiation, but a failure to implement bold changes and a lack of desire for innovation are resulting in the opposite trend, says Liviu Andreescu
The Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021 focus on a unique group of institutions. To ensure that they are judged properly, we adjust the performance indicators in our World University Rankings
Subject rankings will be launched throughout the autumn