University rankings provide useless answers to the wrong question. The question students should be asking is not which university is "best" but which one is best for them.
Thank you Steven. Another unfortunate dimension of these unhelpful rankings is the way politicians latch onto them and label universities prestigious or where all students should be aspiring. My experience shows that the term prestige is often linked to the oldest universities, who also appear higher up league tables, but may not be providing the best student experience or an appropriate learning journey. Worrying for those of us who aspire to widening access to university and transforming more student lives.
Do university rankings add up?
Thank you Steven. Another unfortunate dimension of these unhelpful rankings is the way politicians latch onto them and label universities prestigious or where all students should be aspiring. My experience shows that the term prestige is often linked to the oldest universities, who also appear higher up league tables, but may not be providing the best student experience or an appropriate learning journey. Worrying for those of us who aspire to widening access to university and transforming more student lives.