India’s lack of research universities hinders its academic freedom
The historical disconnect between teaching and research makes it easy to restrict expression without provoking much outrage, says Saikat Majumdar
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The shape of rankings to come
We’re gathering data on interdisciplinary science and online learning, and making improvements to some of our existing rankings, to capture insights on more of the work that universities do, says THE...
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World University Rankings 2024: 20 years tracking global higher education
From just 200 universities to almost 2,000, the World University Rankings have become more global and more inclusive. Ellie Bothwell goes through the archives to examine the most noteworthy...
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Canberra unveils ‘measured’ international education reforms
Australian rule changes, like UK clampdown and mooted Canadian cap, coincide with exploding enrolments from South Asia
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Australia’s tertiary education system is at odds with the times
The changing nature of work and technology, as well as an evolving population and environment, call for a more inclusive system, says Alec Cameron
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World University Rankings 2024: changes to our methodology
The 20th edition is our most robust, inclusive and global ranking, thanks to significant improvements to our methodology
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Chinese university research audit finds little real-world impact
Analysis of 862 scientific projects – paid for with 131 million yuan of public funding – identifies no knowledge-transfer outcomes
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Political interference on campus is wasting India’s demographic dividend
Limits on free speech, funding cuts and political appointments at public universities risk squandering a golden opportunity to create a thriving higher education system, says Saikat Majumdar
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Population shifts ‘necessitate international education rethink’
New models beckon after ‘golden age’, sociologist predicts, as source countries seek to plug skills haemorrhage
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Chinese education minister’s visit ‘shows return to normality’
Trip Down Under seen as a positive sign for international education on both sides of the Tasman
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Indian universities launching endowments face bumpy start
Scholars say India’s growing pool of wealthy alumni could be a boon, if institutions can tap into them
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Singapore campus ‘delusional’ for cash-strapped university
Critics say joint venture is doomed to fail in an ‘ultra-competitive market’, but Massey insists it has done its homework
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Talking leadership: Stephen Cheung on gaining university status
Outgoing EdUHK head reflects on a decade-long stint leading Hong Kong’s teacher training university
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The week in higher education – 17 August 2023
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Mexico looks to US and beyond to recruit staff and students
Chance to ensure research has ‘real impact’ in fast-developing country attracting top scholars from abroad, rectors say