Looking beyond the labels
The academy’s focus on prestige makes sense, but odd-couple pairings can be as valuable as luxury ‘brands’

The academy’s focus on prestige makes sense, but odd-couple pairings can be as valuable as luxury ‘brands’

Times Higher Education expands number of universities ranked to capture vigorous and active sector, says World University Rankings editor Phil Baty

The rankings tables give less weight to reputation, a measure often associated with past glories

The UK has the most institutions in the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016

Fledgling institutions make the most of freedom to create their own strategies and niches

How did some of the youngest institutions make such a strong showing in the rankings?

Rankings efforts must not detract from university mission, says Hong Kong University of Science and Technology president Tony Chan

Pompeu Fabra University is implementing reforms to compete globally, says rector Jaume Casals

University of East Anglia, no longer under 50, continues to innovate and invest, says vice-chancellor David Richardson

The Times Higher Education team discuss the results of the latest ranking of the best universities under the age of 50

Outdated view that modern universities exert only local influence should be challenged, Hefce’s David Sweeney tells Barcelona event