Harvard loses first place in Nature Index For the first time in a decade, the US university has lost its top position in the academic rankings, usurped by a Chinese institution. Bec Crew Data insights 10 Jun 2026
Nature Index 2025: The world’s top 10 institutions for space sciences Following the Artemis II crew’s historic flyby of the Moon, we take a look at the leading institutions for space-sciences research. Bec Crew Data insights 10 Apr 2026
Nature Index 2025: The world’s top 10 institutions for microbiology research Latest data from the Nature Index reveal tight competition between the leading institutions in the field. Bec Crew Data insights 26 Feb 2026
These are the biggest spenders on private-sector research Data reveal the funders that are investing billions in research that involves company scientists. Bec Crew Data insights 1 Aug 2025
Here are the fastest risers in the Nature Index in 2024 Although Chinese institutions dominate, there are notable risers from outside the country too. Bec Crew Data insights 24 Jul 2025
Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders: Western institutions lose long-held top spots Major drivers of high-quality science, such as Germany’s Max Planck Society and CNRS in France, drop several places as China’s universities rise. Bec Crew Data insights 11 Jun 2025
These are the 10 best countries for biological sciences research European countries are making big moves in the rankings. Alexia Austin Data insights 16 Apr 2025
How can universities persuade more students to pursue science over medicine? Nature Index event hears that better societal recognition for scientists might be needed to boost STEM in countries such as South Korea. Bec Crew News 17 Feb 2025
Health sciences added to the Nature Index Articles from more than 60 medical journals now included in the database to broaden coverage. News 15 Jun 2023
How institutions can better support their postdoc fellows Competition for fellowships can be fierce, but experiences will vary. Andy Tay News 2 Feb 2022
Customized recruitment attracts top talent Young universities need to identify their unique attributes and communicate their value to ambitious researchers Benjamin Plackett News 10 Dec 2021
Universities under 50 carve their niche In bioimaging, high-energy physics, geoscience and chemistry, these young universities are making their mark. Flynn Murphy & Anthea Lacchia News 10 Dec 2021
Universities under 50 chart a clear roadmap for the future Research success comes from identifying their unique attributes. Catherine Armitage Comment 9 Dec 2021
Young universities forge new paths to success The brightest young universities are deliberate in developing a strong sense of their purpose, and leave researchers to chart an independent course. James Mitchell Crow News 8 Dec 2021
Industry demand drives innovation Less-established universities form strong business links to learn what the market needs. Leigh Dayton News 8 Dec 2021
Research outliers among universities under 50 Strong performance and youth can go together. News 8 Dec 2021
Uneven attention hampers the drive to control infectious diseases Despite notable success stories, many conditions still present a complex challenge. Sarah DeWeerdt News feature 28 Oct 2021
The blurred line of responsibility between research offices and libraries Problems can arise when boundaries are unclear. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 25 Oct 2021
Promoting the value of unofficial academic mentorship Many hours are absorbed by ‘shadow advising’ students and postdocs, but the role is disproportionately shouldered by minority groups, and not properly recognized. Kendall Powell News 19 Oct 2021
Librarians seek more support as research partners Report highlights lack of institutional recognition of changing librarian roles. Anthea Lacchia News 20 Sep 2021
