Chinese new year
Source: Corbis Japan loses its crown to its main regional rival, as massive state funding and innovation pay dividends for the People’s Republic, writes Katie Duncan. China has overtaken Japan as...
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Access and excellence, locally and globally
In an era of disinvestment in the US' public universities, the greatest of their number has improved its reputation through creativity, entrepreneurialism and innovation, says Robert BirgeneauOn the...
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Asia rankings: Rising Sun may be setting
Japan is the dominant force in the THE Asia University Rankings 2013, but the lead afforded over its East Asian neighbours by a 25-year head start is being rapidly eroded. Emerging triumphant in the...
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Coming on strong
China leads the pack of developing nations aiming for academic and economic growth. Phil Baty writes China has emerged as the strongest nation in the inaugural Times Higher Education BRICS &...
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Pohang University of Science and Technology: Speed from a standing start
31 May 2012 Free from tradition and baggage, a wave of upstarts are challenging their elders. Phil Baty investigates There are many disadvantages to being a young university, says Yongmin Kim,...
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Sheer weight of numbers
Japan’s position at the top is being challenged by neighbours near and far intent on promoting and investing in their universities. Phil Baty reports. China is mounting a serious challenge to Japan’s...
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Birds? Planes? No, colossal 'super-brands': Top Six Universities
At the apex of the reputation rankings are six US and UK universities that have become household names. But esteem cannot be faked, and what goes up can come down. Phil Baty reports For a chosen few...
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In the place to be
Source: Reuters It’s clear from the continuing power shift from West to East and the success of Boston that real-world geography still plays a vital role in university excellence, even in the...