‘Existential threat’ to New Zealand humanities as grants shut off
Social sciences ‘the proverbial canary in the coalmine’ for restrictions in other areas of research, dean warns
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More than 2,500 universities submit data for Impact Rankings
Asia and Africa participation numbers each increase by 25 per cent
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University of Surrey seeks approval for India campus
British institution set to join join Australian counterparts already operating in special economic zone
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World University Rankings by Subject 2025: results announced
Despite Asia’s success elsewhere, its leading universities are still struggling to compete globally in arts and humanities. Patrick Jack asks whether that needs to change for them to be considered...
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Branch campuses could help India revive ancient status as world teacher
But domestic universities must also raise their game if the country is to become a major destination for international students, says Pushkar
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Japanese higher education needs a paradigm shift
The complexities of the 21st century and Japan’s demographic decline demand more interdisciplinarity and internationalisation, says Teruo Fujii
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Higher learning ‘has little influence’ on confidence in science
Right-wing trust deficit is pronounced in western Europe and North America but not Australasia, international survey finds
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Thousands back call to save Sheffield East Asian studies degrees
Petition opposes merging of Japanese, Chinese and Korean into combined programme amid fears of ‘significant’ staff cuts
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WUR and ISR 2026: time to submit your data
Universities are invited to participate, as the portal for our global research-focused rankings opens
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Are universities to blame for rising youth unemployment in Asia?
The rise of Asian higher education has coincided with increasing graduate un- and under-employment in several nations, calling the value of degrees into question and threatening national stability....
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‘Brighter’ outlook for UK international student recruitment
Signs of rebound in January intake for UK universities, with Nepal and Kenya developing as key markets
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Malaysia maintains cautious approach to graduate work rights
‘Tweaks needed’ as eligibility remains restricted to citizens of the richest nations
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Our rankings tables provide detailed insights on the performance of all types of higher education institutions from every corner of the world
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Interview with Amin Ghaziani
Sociologist of queer nightlife on the fate of gay bars, the power of a good night out, and why academia could benefit from a bit more joy
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Can urban-related degrees keep up with Asia’s burgeoning cities?
Universities are expanding their offerings in urban design courses as megalopolises experience rapid growth