A research agenda for university rankings / edited by Jill Johnes (emeritus professor, Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, UK), Enrique Orduña-Malea (associate professor, Universitat Politècnica de València) and Carmen Perez-Esparrells (associate professor, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Johnes, Jill, editor.

Orduña-Malea, Enrique, editor.

Perez-Esparrells, Carmen, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar research agendas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges--Ratings and rankings.

Universities and colleges.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This insightful book examines the influential role of university rankings in shaping higher education. Leading international experts analyse how rankings drive global debates on metrics, communication and standardized evaluations of institutional performance, providing a critical overview of current and future challenges for global higher education. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, contributing authors explore the consequences of rankings, from their impact on national policies and funding priorities to the strategic decisions of university leaders. Chapters investigate the ethical dilemmas and commercial interests underpinning the ranking industry, questioning its transparency, accountability and purpose. Contributors also rethink the role of rankings at the national, institutional and individual level and provide fresh perspectives on the broader pressures and transformations shaping higher education. A Research Agenda for University Rankings is a valuable resource for higher education researchers, particularly those exploring the implications of rankings for universities. University leaders and policy makers will also benefit from this book's unique insights into higher education futures"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Foreword: Understanding rankings in the next phase of globalisation / Ellen Hazelkorn

1. University rankings at the crossroads / Jill Johnes, Carmen Perez-Esparrells and Enrique Orduña-Malea

2. University rankings research: Disciplinary contributions, research themes, and future challenges / Enrique Orduña-Malea

3. The impact of global university rankings on national higher education policies: Case studies / Guy Haug, Carmen Perez-Esparrells and Kacem Rharrabe

4. The impact of university rankings on student decision making and mobility / Shinji Katsumoto and Nicholas A. Bowman

5. University rankings and communication: Strategies, challenges, and future perspectives / Carlos Lopezosa, Douglas Cordeiro, Rubén Alcaráz- Martínez and Lluís Codina

6. Sustainability in the spotlight: An overview of global and regional rankings / Núria Bautista-Puig

7. Global academic rankings: A call for transparency and responsible metrics / Lauranne Chaignon, Daniel Egret and Domingo Docampo

8. University rankings and ethical behaviour-an analysis of grey zones and proposals for the future / Vicente Safón, María Iborra and Marta Riera

9. A new agenda for university rankings: A critical examination of rankers and their pursuit of new markets and audiences / Miguel Antonio

10. The coming impacts of artificial intelligence on university rankings / Richard Holmes.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035347582 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.