World University Rankings
Lifelong learning and industry collaboration are also priorities for higher education in the region, says Choltis Dhirathiti
The National Education Policy is like a breath of fresh air; now universities need to make the changes happen to reap the rewards, says Pankaj Mittal
Mahidol University is focusing on nurturing academic talent and introducing more flexible education in a bid to attract a wider pool of students, says its president Banchong Mahaisavariya
To put together the Asia University Rankings, adjustments are made to the robust and comprehensive criteria that underpin THE’s World University Rankings to take into account this region’s unique elements
We answer your questions about the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings
THE research highlights that over-representation of women in some STEM fields and under-representation of men in care-oriented disciplines are often overlooked in gender equality debates
Our data-led report reveals the extent to which higher education institutions across the globe are contributing to gender equality and provides recommendations on the next steps universities can take to continue making progress
South American universities catching up with rest of the world on homeworking practices, according to THE data
Institutions from over 100 countries offer dedicated courses on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, THE data show
Building a sustainable society has been a mission of the Japanese institution for almost 150 years, but the task is not yet done. Atsushi Yokota explores its progress to date
Australian university tops fourth edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
A core principle of the SDGs is to ‘leave no one behind’. Joseph Wong explains how a global alliance based at Toronto is empowering students to lead the charge
All institutions should set science-based goals. A new project to establish an agreed methodology for higher education globally will help, says Iain Patton
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
We hope small language changes will make a big difference to displaced communities, says Duncan Ross
International universities decline during Covid-19 in teaching-focused league table
We have appointed nine board members across four continents to improve transparency and help us further develop the league table, says Duncan Ross
Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university
THE research finds that high share of global institutions fail to provide relevant documentation, despite claiming to have numerous measures aimed at supporting women
As campaigners fight to ensure that progress on women’s advancement does not move backwards, our data-led report marking International Women’s Day examines whether higher education is setting a leading example for other industries
Share of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions surpasses 20 per cent for first time based on THE World University Rankings data
Institutions across a record 110 territories take part, with Pakistan and Thailand among those significantly increasing the number of submissions
French institution tops table for first time as country’s consolidation strategy appears to pay off
For young universities, it’s not about where they’re from but where they’re going, says Ellie Bothwell
As the UK’s plate-glass institutions hit middle age, which regions are home to the new upstarts in global higher education? And where has reached saturation?
Newer institutions in almost all regions of the world are making progress, while Africa has the highest share of youngsters
The average age of universities in the THE World University Rankings has dropped by 30 years since 2016
The teaching philosophy at the long-awaited institution is based on interdisciplinary programmes and experiential instruction, says its president Pierre Ouellette
Higher education reform and public reinvestment are needed to realise the imagined goal of the university, argues Roopika Risam
The shares of female students and academics at global universities have barely changed in five years, according to THE data
Why are university rankings so important? They help institutions build global brand visibility, forge strategic partnerships and recruit international talent
Even institutions that are engaging with the SDGs as a whole are ignoring their responsibilities to promote sustainable agriculture, argue Wayne Nelles and Supawan Visetnoi
Russia and Taiwan improve in list of the world’s most international universities, while UK and Canada backslide
Universities can now participate in the next edition of our global league table
A look at the most-read Times Higher Education university rankings articles from the past 12 months
Survey will be run in-house for first time, providing most thorough assessment of university prestige to date
We answer your questions about the next framework for the rankings
The World University Rankings will be released in October
Humanistic fields are vital to solving the world’s most urgent problems; they also help students shape successful careers and meaningful lives, argue Agustín Rayo and Hashim Sarkis
Universities known for their focus on technology are improving in the arts and humanities
THE research finds that high share of institutions that have specified goal are not counting indirect emissions such as travel
As the world looks to COP26 to accelerate nations’ progress towards a low-carbon future, how is the higher education sector performing?
Humanities academics in Asia are more likely to vote for international universities than their science peers, but the trend differs by region
Universities can still participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table
Governments and the public exhibited newfound appreciation for universities during the pandemic, but will institutions be able to keep building on their prestige? Ellie Bothwell reports
International scholars in arts, humanities and social sciences are recognising universities in China, sometimes more than their local academics
Rising to pandemic challenges won institutions a significant boost in profile. It remains to be seen if they can consolidate their gains, writes Ellie Bothwell
We answer your questions about the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Reputation-building is more important than ever, but higher education is uniquely placed to meet future challenges, says Mark Scott
University leadership is in crisis, with some institutions facing significant reputational damage, but higher education can become a model of compassion, says Michael West
Two years ago, India published a draft of its most ambitious higher education reforms in decades. Then the pandemic hit. Experts reflect on the future of the NEP, which was approved last year, and what the country’s university sector might look like in a decade
Transformational nationwide changes are reflected in a dynamic landscape
Russia overtakes Taiwan to possess the joint second highest number of institutions in the top 200, after China
Tackling global problems requires visionary leadership and fast, proactive and flexible decision-making, says Getachew Engida
US and UK lose dominance in law, while social sciences, business and economics and education results also released
Emerging economies are still maturing, as are their institutions. The Emerging Economies University Rankings recognises this, and we recalibrate performance indicators in our World University Rankings to assess them fairly
We are looking for people who are passionately committed to higher education and can be ‘critical friends’ to the rankings
Australian universities make strong progress in both subjects, while Californian institutions are on the rise in computer science
We have appointed 10 board members to suggest how we can improve the rankings and ensure that we act responsibly, says Duncan Ross
The pandemic is still demanding accurate and rapid communication at every twist and turn. Johanna Lowe lists four lessons learned from 18 months of unrelenting pressure
