A vision for the future is a key theme for universities in this year’s Arab University Rankings. As global challenges impact higher education, it is institutions with a clear strategy that will drive progress

Leading Asian universities have stalled while US institutions decline, as European systems also come under pressure and the picture shifts across theTHEWorld University Rankings for 2026

Universities’ work to align with and promote the SDGs benefits not only their immediate environs but the future of the planet. The Impact Rankings reflect those institutions striving to meet the goals

Asia’s universities are edging into a more prominent role on the world stage. We look at how excellence initiatives have aided the region’s success, and the revival of transnational education

Back to the future: A next-gen tale of higher education

Some countries of the Arab World are wealthy, which has allowed them to invest in higher education. The result has been strong universities that stood apart from others in the region. But recently a focus on quality has meant other nations are closing the gap

Academic Freedom Survey 2024: Is freedom of speech on campus more important than avoiding harm or offence?

Turn on the caps: Should England reintroduce student number controls?

Supply and demand: Are universities to blame for rising youth unemployment in Asia?

Gate closed: What now for international HE amid the anglophone visa crunch?

Results of 2025THE World University Rankings announced

Rankings are not a be-all and end-all, but rather a tool that universities can use to help them become their best selves. The tables and articles in this supplement explore how different institutions are succeeding in pursuit of their varied missions