A restlessness and an unwillingness to rest on their laurels are common traits of the universities that prize, and are prized for, their teaching. Sarah Wild writes
India is far from realising its potential, but it’s showing promising signs of moving in the right direction, as are some other countries around the globe, writes Ellie Bothwell
Rankings data can help to identify shared institutional traits. Ellie Bothwell looks at new kinds of campus kin and institutions finding their own tribes
Universities often claim to be competing in a global market, but their recruitment of leaders typically results in domestic appointments. With some of the world’s top institutions led by people from abroad, John Ross asks whether more should be following suit
Having caught up in the numbers game, Tsinghua and China more widely are ready to pursue research and teaching suited to their unique priorities, says Bin Yang
In collecting and considering data for the World University Rankings, we are scrupulous and transparent. Here we detail what goes into our assessment of almost 1,400 institutions worldwide
Building a diverse staff and student body requires a nuanced approach, says Sarah Springman, who identifies three areas where institutions can push for more inclusion, especially around gender
Having learned the value of protecting reputations individually, universities now must begin acting collectively to support higher education more widely, Ellie Bothwell hears
Our Academic Reputation Survey forms the foundation for these rankings, meaning that they are built on the insights of a representative sample of global experts
Academia needs a sweeping cultural change to create the conditions and skills it needs to fulfil its role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, says Peter Horton
Encouraging good relationships between faculty and students, and creating diverse, international classrooms are priorities in Europe, finds Ellie Bothwell
The Europe Teaching Rankings look at student engagement. A total of 14 factors feed into the data, which are used to reflect the broad strength of institutions