International Association of Universities urges less reliance on rankings in policy

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The International Association of Universities (IAU) has urged governments to reduce the reliance of rankings when deciding whether to award funding and visas.

On 29/01/2026, the IAU said governments should "align financial and other incentives with a focus on collaborative and socially relevant research" and "reduce the emphasis on rankings in...

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