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Crowd of people wearing gold suits, to illustrate the success at Johns Hopkins University in winning research grants

How Johns Hopkins built a team of star grant winners

‘SWAT team’ of finance experts and science writers helps university secure more federal research funds than any other US institution, says its vice-provost for research

Sharon Pickering, Monash University vice-chancellor

Sharon Pickering: 'we need mature conversations around migration'

Monash vice-chancellor discusses universities' progress on preventing gender-based abuse and the 'flattening effect' on internationalisation 

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Global university leadership churn ‘reflects unstable world’

With many of the world’s top universities sporting new heads, and tenures shrinking, experts call for initiatives to develop future leaders

Sian Beilock, Dartmouth College president, speaking with students who participated in the StoryCorps One Small Step initiative

Sian Beilock: ‘I make mistakes all the time’

Dartmouth College president discusses seeking criticism, prioritising mental health and getting more women into engineering

People pedal on bicycles equipped with dynamos which light up gigantic luminous bulbs as part of an art installation in Paris. To illustrate the mergers of universities in France.

France’s mergers are highly complex. It’s no wonder there are tensions

Leadership troubles at two Parisian mega-universities reflect ongoing debates around governance and academic culture, says Jean-Yves Mérindol

Govindan Rangarajan, director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Govindan Rangarajan on transforming health in India

Indian Institute of Science director discusses opening a new medical school and receiving the country’s largest philanthropic university gift

People holding placards stating "Diversity is Strength" outside the US Supreme Court, Washington DC

Are universities doing the wrong things to promote diversity?

Research suggests some widespread initiatives don’t work, and some even lead to a decrease in academic diversity. So why do they continue to be rolled out? And what should institutions try instead? Rosa Ellis reports

Koen Lamberts, University of Sheffield

Koen Lamberts: ‘We can do innovation better than anyone else’

Sheffield vice-chancellor discusses including innovation in promotions criteria and carving a distinct identity for the university

A visitor participates in 'AI Dream', an artificial intelligence (AI) immersive experience project, at Shanghai Tower on April 12, 2024 in Shanghai, China

‘We’re on the wrong side of AI partnership’: technology and the future of learning

If AI is to transform education, assessment must be rebooted and developers must make leaps in understanding the learning process, experts say. Rosa Ellis reports

John Nicklow, president of Florida Tech

John Nicklow: 'universities need to be more business-like'

The Florida Tech president on creating a 'living, breathing' strategic plan, the explosion of the space industry and why diversity matters

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The intergenerational university

Academics and students are getting older, on average. Do universities need to adapt to manage a community with a widening age span?

Ed Brinksma Erasmus University Rotterdam

Ed Brinksma: 'Deep tech is hugely overrated'

Outgoing Erasmus University Rotterdam president discusses the underappreciated value of the social sciences, managing student protests and the differences between Dutch and German higher education

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World University Rankings 2025: methodology

We compile our World University Rankings from information supplied by institutions across the globe, which is scrutinised and considered against the criteria here

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Impact Rankings 2025: time to submit your data

Universities can now provide information to participate in the sustainability-focused league table

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More than 2,000 universities in World University Rankings for first time

Milestone marks biggest rise in number of ranked universities in five years

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Record number of universities submit data for World University Rankings

African participation surpasses North America for the first time

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Impact Rankings 2024: universities make trustworthy stewards

Locale determines the mission of many universities, and the Impact Rankings recognise how such diversity and community-mindedness helps to further progress towards the SDGs

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Impact Rankings 2024: who is excelling at stewardship and outreach?

New thematic analysis reveals the countries and institutions that are walking the talk on sustainability 

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Impact Rankings 2024: results announced

Universities have helped some countries become leaders in fields linked to specific SDGs, thanks to their outreach efforts, meticulous data collection and creative campus/community initiatives. Rosa Ellis reports

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Impact Rankings 2024: Africa makes a mark

African participation doubles, while institutions outside powerhouse of South Africa are becoming more visible

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Global university fossil fuel divestment ‘nearing tipping point’

Progress in North America and Asia helps to push up number of institutions committing to withdraw funds from fossil fuel companies

Andrew Parfitt, the University of Technology Sydney vice-chancellor and president

Andrew Parfitt: ‘our work gets into the world quickly’

University of Technology Sydney head on achieving impact on policy and sustainability by building partnerships, fossil fuel divestment and boosting Indigenous enrolment

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Sustainable finance is no substitute for net zero targets

More universities are adopting green financing. Their approaches must have verifiable outcomes and complement institutions’ overall strategies, says Anton Muscatelli  

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‘There’s a silencing effect’: the attack on diversity in the US

Equity, diversity and inclusion staff in US higher education are losing their jobs in the wake of anti-EDI laws, but college leaders are mobilising, reports Rosa Ellis

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How to maintain momentum on sustainability

Create a shared vision, set ambitious targets and celebrate loudly, advises Zoe Rodwell for keeping a sustainability strategy on track

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Joe Qin on bringing AI into the liberal arts

The president of Lingnan University on requiring students to use ChatGPT and using data to manage grumbles from staff

People flocking around giant lifebelt to suggest how business can build coalitions to promote sustainability and rescue the planet

Five ways business schools can pivot towards sustainability

Limiting sustainability courses to a subset of interested students will no longer work, warns Alison Taylor, as she shares how to prepare the next generation of business leaders

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Universities are only as strong as the communities they serve

Local partnerships have been the key to our ability to deliver meaningful impact – as the THE Impact Rankings highlight, writes Clare Pollock

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A legacy in stone: balancing sustainability with tradition

Achieving green goals isn’t easy at a centuries-old institution. Giacomo Bergamini and Simona Tondelli of the University of Bologna share their tips for embracing heritage while working towards sustainable development

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A vote for diversity: refining our reputation metrics

New reputation measure will reward universities that receive votes from scholars far and wide, says Mark Caddow

Young University Rankings 2024: results announced

Higher education growth shifts east, but there are markedly different trends across Asia

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Young University Rankings 2024: methodology

Using 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators, we provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons to rank global universities created since 1974

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Asia University Rankings 2024: results announced

Updated methodology reveals previously underappreciated research strength in some Asian countries, reports Rosa Ellis

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Asia University Rankings 2024: revelations of research strength

Our revised rankings methodology shows Asian research is stronger than appreciated, as participation and competition rises across a dynamic region writes Ellie Bothwell

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Asia University Rankings 2024: in charts

Continent’s elite shuffle positions, while more universities from West and South Asia feature

Alexander Ping-kong Wai, president and vice-chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)

Alexander Ping-kong Wai on future-proofing higher education

The head of Hong Kong Baptist University shares his solution to the rapidly changing jobs market

Pakistani commuters climb on a crowded public transport vehicle in Karachi, to illustrate 'State of emergency'

Pakistan’s new government must wake up to the education emergency

Young people are leaving the country in droves yet no political party is committed to reforming higher education, says Asghar Zaidi

SKKU president Ji-Beom Yoo

SKKU’s Ji-Beom Yoo: ‘we must learn without fear’

As overhaul presses staff and students to broaden horizons, president discusses handling faculty pushback, maintaining a vital Samsung partnership and dealing with disgruntled alumni

Asia University Rankings 2024: methodology

To reflect this dynamic region, we make adjustments to the criteria behind our World University Rankings, which we have revised to reflect today’s higher education scene

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Sunway president: universities must focus on bridging frontiers

Sibrandes Poppema shares how his institution is strengthening links across countries and with industry and society

Online learning

Take part in our new ranking for online learning

Universities must submit data and distribute a student survey to participate in the Online Learning Rankings

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Latin America University Rankings 2024: changes to methodology

Regional table will be tweaked to mirror improvements made to global ranking, writes Billy Wong

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Quarter of world’s top 200 universities led by women

Increase in female leaders driven by Europe as US stagnates

Laying out stars

Why participate in our rankings? For one thing, your reputation

Universities that are ranked by Times Higher Education tend to have healthy levels of prestige, write David Watkins and Mark Caddow

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Survey for first Interdisciplinary Science Rankings now open

Responses from academics will be used alongside other data to create new ranking

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World Reputation Rankings 2023: results announced

Universities in the Arab region make giant leaps in their reputation, owing to increasing prestige regionally

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A challenging year for university reputation management

Geopolitical tensions and freedom of speech issues are testing universities the world over. To successfully manage their reputations, they must avoid getting distracted by all the noise, says Mark Sudbury

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Institutional neutrality is not a cold cop-out: it is vital in polarised times

Academic leaders should stay out of politics to encourage debate and promote expertise, says Daniel Diermeier

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Museums, media and mobility: how to put the public in public engagement

The Technical University of Munich is moving beyond outreach and creating a two-way dialogue with society, says Jeanne Rubner

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Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024: time to submit your data

Universities are invited to participate in the second edition of the regional ranking

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Ilkka Niemelä on attracting international talent

The president of Aalto University talks about leading a nationwide flexible learning effort, and why he’s been standing up for an ‘international Finland’

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International ranking 2024: Hong Kong home to new number one

Elsewhere, Australia and UK improve, but tightening immigration policies could threaten progress

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More than 2,000 universities submit data for Impact Rankings

Spike in participation in sustainability-focused table led by Asia

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World University Rankings 2025: time to submit your data

Universities are invited to participate, as the portal for our global research-focused ranking opens

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