1. Founded: Times Higher Education was first published in 1971 as a magazine under the name Times Higher Education Supplement (THES).
2. Rebranding: It officially became Times Higher Education (THE) in 2008, dropping “Supplement” from the name.
3. Publisher: THE is published by TES Global Ltd, a company that also manages other education-related products and services.
4. Headquarters: The company is based in London, United Kingdom.
5. Flagship Ranking: THE is best known for its World University Rankings, first published in 2004.
6. Ranking Methodology: THE rankings assess universities based on teaching, research, citations (research influence), international outlook, and industry income.
7. Data Partner: For many years, THE partnered with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) to produce rankings. This partnership ended in 2009, and both began producing separate rankings.
8. Global Reach: THE rankings cover more than 1,900 universities from over 100 countries.
9. Other Rankings: THE also produces specialized rankings such as:
THE Impact Rankings (based on UN Sustainable Development Goals),
THE Young University Rankings, and
THE Subject Rankings.
10. Events: THE hosts global events like the THE World Academic Summit, bringing together university leaders, policymakers, and researchers.
11. Data Collection: The organization operates THE DataPoints, a powerful benchmarking and analytics platform for universities.
12. Editorial Focus: Beyond rankings, THE publishes news, opinion pieces, and features about higher education policy, research, and university life.
13. Audience: Its readership includes academics, university leaders, policymakers, and students worldwide.
14. Digital Expansion: THE has a strong online presence, with millions of visitors monthly to its website and a growing social media following.
15. Mission: THE’s stated goal is to help universities excel by providing data, analysis, and insights that support decision-making and global visibility.
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