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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Beyond the 'super-brands' universities are strengthening their positions
Outside the legion of ‘super-brands’ that occupies the top of the table, a number of players are strengthening their positions, Phil Baty discovers An elite group of six global “super-brands” has...
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Branding a country to attract international students and scholars
The Netherlands is a relatively small country and is proud that all 13 of its research universities feature in the ߣߣƵ World University Rankings 2012-13 (12 in the top 200). But it...
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Globally renowned universities are ranked by reputation
The World Reputation Rankings measure an increasingly vital element in the social-network age, say Phil BatyReputation is subjective, messy and nebulous, but it matters deeply in today's...
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Hobsons' president says brands really do matter
Brands really do matter. And as the complex dynamics of reputation in higher education continue to shift, institutions are starting to pay closer attention.Universities are increasingly dependent on...
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Is branding maligned and misunderstood?
Branding has been a very topical subject in the sector in recent years. The inexorable march towards a form of marketisation has led to an increased sense of competition and the imple-mentation of...
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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 ߣߣƵ's...
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The power and practice of branding
Universities are brands whether they like it or not. In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, the right strategy can enhance institutions' reputations and allow them to stand out from the...
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Universities are brands whether they like it or not
Branding and academia may seem like uncomfortable bedfellows. Creating a brand is a fundamentally reductionist process, distilling complex concepts into short words and simple visuals, while...
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University of Sao Paulo aims to match Brazil's growing global influence
The University of Sao Paulo aims to match Brazil's growing global influence, says Joao Grandino RodasThe emergence of Brazil as a major player in the world economy, mostly as a result of growing...
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Academic Reputation Survey for the World University Rankings 2013-2014 launched
14 March 2013 The worldwide survey of academic opinion that will fuel both the ߣߣƵ World University Rankings 2013-2014 and the 2014 World Reputation Rankings has now been...
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ߣߣƵ confirms new Asia University Rankings
Posted by Phil Baty 18 March 2013 ߣߣƵ has announced an important new addition to its portfolio of prestigious international university rankings.On 10 April 2013, the magazine...
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Social media data to be included in new World University Rankings indicator
Written by Phil Baty 1 April 2013 Data from social media, including You Tube viewing figures, Twitter follower counts and accumulated "likes" on Facebook will be developed into a new reputational...
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Student view: an Englishman in China
Written by Lewis McCarthy 3 April 2013 Ahead of the inaugural ߣߣƵ Asia University Rankings on 10 April, Lewis McCarthy gives a personal account of his time studying in China....
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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...