THE CONVERSATION: The UK continues to top world university rankings – here’s why that matters

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University rankings can be very influential. They are one way higher education institutions can show off their ability to deliver good research and teaching. And they are also a useful guide for potential students – with those from both the UK and overseas using various rankings to help with their decision of where to study.

Period15 Sept 2017

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  • TitleThe UK continues to top world university rankings – here’s why that matters
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date15/09/17
    DescriptionUniversity rankings can be very influential. They are one way higher education institutions can show off their ability to deliver good research and teaching. And they are also a useful guide for potential students – with those from both the UK and overseas using various rankings to help with their decision of where to study.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/the-uk-continues-to-top-world-university-rankings-heres-why-that-matters-83671
    PersonsHeather Cockayne

Keywords

  • league tables
  • higher education
  • UK economy
  • universities