ESU warns of worrying trend in use of rankings

According to a new study carried out by the European University Association (EUA), rankings in higher education are rising in importance on the higher education institutions (HEI) governance. ESU considers this a worrying trend for higher education.
Following the publication Rankings in Institutional Strategies and Processes: Impact or Illusion (RISP), it becomes clear that HEIs are using rankings to inform strategic or managerial actions. They are also using the results for marketing purposes. ESU fears that this has focus has a negative impact on higher education. More...