Analytics, Impact and Strategy By SIMON PRATT

  • Subject Rankings

    While general university rankings get the headlines, deans and department chairs are often more focused on specific subject rankings. These rankings are a significant point of pride and possess genuine influence over faculty recruitment, donor…

  • Cracking the Code: University Reputation Surveys

    University rankings are driven by one of the most significant yet misunderstood data sources: reputation surveys. A massive portion of a university’s standing is determined by what is essentially a global “voting” system. Here is…

  • TIME: A New Player in Global Rankings

    Earlier today, TIME launched its inaugural World’s Top Universities 2026 ranking. As a completely new entry into the field: does it have the potential to join the “Big Three”, THE, QS, and the ARWU, as…

  • QS Sustainability Rankings 2026

    On November 18th 2025, QS released the fourth edition of its Sustainability Rankings. The results signal a maturing of the ranking as more universities actively participate. The top ten: Lund University (Sweden) secured the #1…