World University Rankings 2026: colliding forces
Two new and opposite trends from the Times Higher Education World University Rankings offer insights into the changing landscape of global higher education. It is too early to say how these patterns will develop and converge, but they raise several questions in relation to the rankings. Ultimately, are we at the brink of a reshaping of global higher education? As international education consultant Rajika Bhandari said, we are in a “moment of great flux” for global higher education. Only time will tell how all of that will shake out in the rankings when the dust settles.
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October 09, 2025 12:22 UTC
Famous UK unis score lower than you’d expect in Times Higher Education’s World Uni Rankings
17 hours agoTimes Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2026 is out. However, these three UK unis actually rank very mediocrely in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2026. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are based on slightly different factors to the UK uni league tables. This explains why so many of the best UK unis in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are Russell Group unis. Here are the top UK unis right now, according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
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October 09, 2025 12:05 UTC
Oxford tops world university rankings for record 10th year
The University of Oxford has extended its record-breaking run at the top of an international league table to a 10th year. The university, which is the oldest in the English-speaking world, topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, external. It is joined in the top 10 by Cambridge, which has risen to joint third from fifth place in last year's edition, and Imperial College London, which is in eighth. Overall, 11 UK universities made it into Times Higher Education's (THE) top 100 institutions worldwide.
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October 09, 2025 12:00 UTC
Street Group co-founders make Times’ Top 50 list
Street Group’s co-founders, Heather and Tom Staff have been named among the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 by The Times. Now in its eighth year, The Times Top 50 celebrates leaders who are transforming industries through ambition and impact, creating jobs and supporting communities. John Garner, managing partner at LDC, said: “In the eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50 we’ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional business leaders. Together, Street Group’s products empower agents to win more instructions, increase efficiency, and deliver outstanding client experiences. “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised alongside so many inspiring business leaders.
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October 09, 2025 11:45 UTC
World University Rankings 2026: results announced
While there are widespread strong results across many parts of Asia in the THE World University Rankings 2026 – which is topped by the UK’s University of Oxford for a record 10th consecutive year – the region’s leading universities are stagnant. ADVERTISEMENTWorld University Rankings 2026: top 10Who made the top 100? These are all areas at risk of further decline as a result of the current funding crisis in UK higher education. The country’s highest-ranked university, the University of Indonesia, remains in the 801-1,000 band, but on average Indonesian institutions are improving fast. Bhandari said the current “moment of great flux” in many higher education sectors was creating a contraction in some countries and expansion in others.
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October 09, 2025 11:39 UTC
Worker was sacked for saying ‘top of the morning to ya’
The claimant repeated the phrase multiple times, with tribunal Judge Vincent Ryan accepting that he was “effectively channelling the musical vibe”. He added: “I find that the purpose was not to racially harass Mr Millward, and there is no evidence before me that it had the effect, either, on anyone. “It was nevertheless blameworthy as (Mr Davies) was subordinate to Mr Millward. A manager, against whom Mr Davies had an unresolved grievance, conducted the investigation into Mr Davies’s comments, the tribunal was told. The judge wrote that Oscar Mayer’s disciplinary case was based on its perception that Mr Davies may have perceived that the auditor looked “typically Irish”.
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October 09, 2025 11:29 UTC
Property industry duo win Times newspaper business award
The founders of a leading supplier to the property industry has been placed by The Times newspaper within its ‘Top 50’ most ambitious business leaders list. The annual Times programme recognises exceptional entrepreneurs who are ‘driving innovation, growth, and change across the UK economy’. Now in its eighth year, The Times Top 50 celebrates leaders who are transforming industries through ambition and impact, creating jobs and supporting communities. John Garner, MD at LDC, says: “In the eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50 we’ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional business leaders. Staff says: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised alongside so many inspiring business leaders.
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October 09, 2025 10:47 UTC
US Congress urges Trump to reset and repair ties with India after tariff escalation
Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! It described India as "a stabilising force in the Indo-Pacific" and "a vital partner in defence cooperation," citing its role in the Quad alliance alongside the US, Australia, and Japan. "The United States and India share democratic traditions that set us apart from our authoritarian competitors," the lawmakers wrote, stressing that cooperation between the two nations demonstrates how "free and open societies can prosper through mutual respect. "The Members of Congress urged President Trump to "reaffirm America's commitment to India", calling for a "recalibration, not confrontation", in the relationship. They recommended that the administration begin by reviewing the current tariff policy and continuing dialogue with Indian leadership.The letter was signed by Representatives Deborah K Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad Sherman, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Frank Pallone Jr., and several others representing districts with large Indian-American populations.
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October 09, 2025 07:05 UTC
University of Oxford named best in the world for 10th year
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 has named three UK institutions in the top 10 with Oxford taking the first spot once again. The University of Oxford was ranked the best university in the world for the 10th year running(Image: Oxford University)Overall, 11 UK universities made it into Times Higher Education’s top 100 worldwide. Times Higher Education ranked 109 UK institutions out of the 2,191 total. University of Leeds saw its best ever year as it climbed from 123rd to 118th, while the University of Liverpool jumped from joint 160th to 143rd. Elsewhere in the world, Ireland’s best university – Trinity College Dublin – has seen its ranking fall from 139th to 173rd, its worst performance.
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October 09, 2025 05:01 UTC
Hamas agrees to first phase of Gaza peace deal
Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan. The terror group has pledged to release all Israeli hostages and Israel will withdraw its troops to an “agreed-upon line”. The US president hailed the “historic and unprecedented event” in a late-night announcement, adding that it was the first step towards peace in the Middle East. News of an agreement drew celebratory gatherings from hostage families in Tel Aviv and cautious optimism from some in Gaza. Hamas intends to release all 20 living hostages in a matter of days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.
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October 09, 2025 03:05 UTC
‘It hit me and I shook it off’: Swimmer fights off great white shark attack
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October 09, 2025 02:31 UTC
Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Gaza peace plan, says US
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October 09, 2025 00:45 UTC
Oxford is still top of the class but UK universities perform their worst in a decade amid warning of 'new world order'
Oxford is still the best university in the world despite the worst performance in a decade from the UK overall, according to new rankings. A total of 28 UK universities lost ground in the ranking, more than double the 13 that made improvements, while 64 retained their positions. The UK had 11 universities in the global top 100, including University College London, Edinburgh and King’s College London. Mr Baty said that while UK universities were losing ground, ‘East Asian nations, led by China, continue to thrive and surge up the table’. A Universities UK spokesman said: ‘The UK’s universities are world leading, and continue to punch above their weight in global league tables and research partnerships.
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October 09, 2025 00:33 UTC
Three UK universities make top 10 in prestigious world rankings
Overall, 11 UK universities made it into Times Higher Education’s (THE) top 100 worldwide. THE ranked 109 UK institutions out of the 2,191 total. THE said the UK is joint fourth for most represented country in the rankings behind the United States, India and Japan. “The US and much of western Europe have suffered significant lost ground in the world rankings, while East Asian nations, led by China, continue to thrive and surge up the table. “It’s important to note that methodologies differ and in the recent 2026 QS World University Ranking, Trinity improved its position to rank 75th in the world,” they added.
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October 08, 2025 23:12 UTC
Victoria Beckham review — Posh Spice shows she has grit as well as style
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October 08, 2025 23:03 UTC