Academics whose opinions are canvassed for world university rankings are sceptical of the methodologies used and often don’t make evidence-based decisions when nominating the best universities, according to new research by the World 100 Reputation Network.

A workshop from the 2016 Dublin conference helping audiences discern insights from rankings for impactful research communications

A presentation from Day 2 of the 2015 Sydney Conference on 'Locus Pocus: The magic of place in global university rankings' by Ben Sowter

A 'Using a Digital Experience Platform to drive University World Rankings and Personalised Student Experiences; A 2015 Sydney Conference presentation from Tony Katsabaris, Head of Government and Education, Asia Pacific Region, Adobe Systems

A workshop from Day 2 of the 2015 Sydney Conference on 'Rankings: Reputational Risk and Insights from Inside the Engine Room'

A presentation from Day 2 of the 2015 Sydney Conference on NTU Singapore: the world’s top young university from the cosmopolitan city of Singapore

The Times Higher Education’s 2015 World Reputation ranking, a definitive list of the top 100 most powerful global university brands of 2015, was released.

The Rise and Fall survey looked at the relationship between changes in rankings and reputation as a whole. The main objectives were to discover how a rise or fall in rank is managed and how it impacts upon the institution's reputation.

The Rise and Fall survey looked at the relationship between changes in rankings and reputation as a whole. The main objectives were to discover how a rise or fall in rank is managed and how it impacts upon the institution's reputation.

Presentation of a rankings workshop from the 2013 York conference, given by Ben Sowter, Head of Division, QS Intelligence Unit, QS.

THE’s annual World University Rankings are changing from autumn 2010. The magazine signed an agreement with research data specialist Thomson Reuters.