University leaders
China’s universities just took eight of the top ten places in a global science ranking – without changing a thing
University leaders pay close attention to comparative rankings such as those offered by Times Higher Education, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy and others. Rankings influence student enrollment, attract talented faculty, and justify donations from wealthy donors. University leaders oppose them, and some schools “pull out,” but rankings have an impact. A radical shift in the data underlying the … Read more