The Problem with Ranking Universities (League Tables) – Sixty Symbols

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We discuss the problem with ranking universities using so-called "league tables". More links and info below ↓ ↓ ↓

In this video we hear from Professor Philip Moriarty, Meghan Gray and Mike Merrifield… All are from the University of Nottingham and are expressing their personal views on league tables.

This video features scientists from The University of Nottingham School of Physics and Astronomy
http://bit.ly/NottsPhysics

Also in this little collection of interviews…
Failure: https://youtu.be/rZJTZpWdK1k
Clearing: https://youtu.be/hvPdSFa3eGo
Some Extra Clips that didn’t make it but are interesting: https://youtu.be/sWPjU96h354

Catch also this video from some years back with Mike Merrifield about applying to university: https://youtu.be/DvqFG-C9RvY

Phil’s blog post about league tables: https://muircheartblog.wpcomstaging.com/2024/01/05/open-letter-we-reject-the-absurd-qs-the-world-university-rankings/

Mike Merrifield blog post on the same topic: https://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/2018/06/04/university-league-tables-bad-whats-better/

In the interests of fairness, here are some popular league table websites…
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2023/sep/09/the-guardian-university-guide-2024-the-rankings
Times Higher Education: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings
Complete University Guide: https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings
umultirank (as mentioned by Mike n the video): https://www.umultirank.org

Brady’s blog post about these videos: https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/the-last-minute-scramble-for-university-places

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