Student view: an Englishman in China
Written by Lewis McCarthy  3 April 2013 Ahead of the inaugural ÌÇÐÄVlog Asia University Rankings on 10 April, Lewis McCarthy gives a personal account of his time studying in China....
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Date set for Singapore launch of World University Rankings 2013-2014
18 April 2013 The ÌÇÐÄVlog World University Rankings 2013-2014 will be released online on 2 October 2013, ahead of their official launch at the THE World Academic Summit in...
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Combination of assets
Source: Alamy A new world-class university that integrates existing centres of excellence would boost Thailand’s development, says Kriengsak Chareonwongsak. A university is an institution of...
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Industrial revolution
A nurturing relationship with Samsung has helped SKKU scale the domestic rankings and make its mark on the world stage, writes Chung Kyu Sang. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has been shaking up South...
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David Willetts: Keep on moving
4 October 2012 There is no room for complacency, says David Willetts, the UK's universities and science minister. Competition is getting tougher and those at the top must work harder to hold their...
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THE World University Rankings feedback
16 September 2010 Jonathan Adams wants academic feedback on the rankings revolution Thomson Reuters' data and analyses for ÌÇÐÄVlog's World University Rankings were drawn from our...
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16th September 2010 Jonathan Adams wants academic feedback on the rankings revolution Thomson Reuters' data and analyses for ÌÇÐÄVlog's World University Rankings were drawn from our...
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Seoul National University aims to tackle global concerns
The Republic of Korea's finest aims to foster the creativity needed to tackle global concerns, says Yeon-Cheon OhIt is gratifying to see Seoul National University rising in ÌÇÐÄVlog's...
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UK reforms are creating a new generation of universities
 David Willetts describes how the coalition is seeking to create a new generation of universities fit to join the 1960s wave This year’s 100 Under 50 table confirms that many of the UK’s new...
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Cultivation of pioneering spirits
Kyoto’s international strategy promises to spread its creative virtues across the globe, says Hiroshi Matsumoto. Since its foundation in 1897, Kyoto University has fostered a distinct culture of open...
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Shaping hearts and minds
‘Relevant excellence’ will help Thailand escape the middle-income trap, argues Sakarindr Bhumiratana. Despite more than a decade of double-digit economic growth, Thailand still finds itself stuck in...
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15 universities that educated the world’s most powerful women
Source: 360b/Shutterstock.com 17 July 2014 | By Fiona Salvage A fundamental role for the world’s top universities is the development of future global leaders – be it in politics, business or arts...
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The University of Tokyo: Tradition and innovation in sync
6 October 2012 Despite its successes, the University of Tokyo will not rest on its laurels. Junichi Hamada discusses how Todai looks forwards and back to build for the future For the second year...
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The University of Tokyo: Tradition and innovation in sync
Despite its successes, the University of Tokyo will not rest on its laurels. Junichi Hamada discusses how Todai looks forwards and back to build for the future For the second year running, the...
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Aaron Porter: Shopping around
6 October 2011 Don't blame prospective students for using league tables to weigh up the relative merits of universities, says Aaron Porter. They know that employers have their eyes on the rankings,...