Why adaptive universities will emerge stronger from times of change
Institutions that excel in planning, communication and problem-solving are primed to respond to global challenges by improving the way they work
Institutions that excel in planning, communication and problem-solving are primed to respond to global challenges by improving the way they work
Alfaisal University in Riyadh is developing low-cost technologies to detect pathogens in health settings, the food industry and the environment
As Coronavirus spreads throughout the world and changes our everyday way of life, so does the face of international higher education. With the situation escalating daily, it is difficult to anticipate the extent of the impact the virus will have on higher education in the near future.

Universities and college campuses are places where students live and study in close proximity to each other. They are also buzzing cultural hubs where students are brought together from nations around the world. Recently, the foundations of this unique ecosystem have been impacted significantly by the rapid spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, creating uncertainty regarding the implications for higher education.
The innovative cultivation of important crops has reduced the impact of food production on Qatar’s environment
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach and stewardship.
This table on SDG 3 – good health and well-being measures universities’ research on key diseases and conditions, their support for healthcare professions, and the health of students and staff.
The list includes 620 universities from 80 countries.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach and stewardship.
This table on SDG 2 – zero hunger measures universities’ research on hunger, their teaching on food sustainability and their commitment to tackle food waste and address hunger among students and local communities.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach and stewardship.
This table on SDG 1 – no poverty measures universities’ research on poverty and their support for poor students and citizens in the local community.
The list includes 372 universities from 71 countries.