Snapshot: The University of Tokyo – Asia’s star in the reputation ranks The top-ranked university outside the US and UK for reputation. Bec Crew Dataviz 23 Jul 2019
Why can't British universities be more like New York University? Former minister reveals thwarted hopes and the limits of political interference. David Payne News 10 Jul 2019
The top 10 countries that dominate natural sciences research The United States reigns as the colossus but China is taking up ever more space, squeezing out European stalwarts. Nature Index Listings 1 Jul 2019
The top 10 research institutions for 2018 These institutions were the largest contributors to papers published in the past year in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index. Nature Index Listings 20 Jun 2019
The top 10 institutions for physical sciences in 2018 These institutions were the largest contributors to physical-science papers for 2018 published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index. Nature Index Listings 20 Jun 2019
The top 10 academic institutions in 2018 Among the world’s academic institutions, these were the largest contributors to articles tracked by the Nature Index. Nature Index Listings 20 Jun 2019
Japan faces down disaster An institute’s work on warning and mitigation systems for catastrophic events is a national priority. Tim Hornyak 24 Apr 2018
Pillars of a smart society: From blockchain to surgical robots Across the scientific fields, Japanese researchers are bringing together the virtual and real worlds. 18 Apr 2018
Japan bets on science diplomacy International collaborations are rising, but not enough to put Japan on the global researcher circuit. Daniel Hurst News feature 16 Apr 2018
Japan shakes up research funding system An overhaul of Japan’s competitive grants programme could revive the country’s international science standing. Tim Hornyak Listings 1 Aug 2017
How Todai is encouraging research spinoffs It was the first Japanese university to establish a venture capital firm. Ian Munroe 11 Apr 2017
The rise and rise of a biology superstar Nobel laureate Yoshinori Ohsumi’s persistent study of baker’s yeast spawned an exciting new field, and proves the value of supporting scientists in pursuit of their passion. Tim Hornyak 30 Mar 2017
New data reveals universities in Tokyo are highly connected The Japanese capital is a hub of local research collaborations. Tim Hornyak News feature 17 Nov 2016
Ten institutions that dominated science in 2015 The top 10 institutions in the Nature Index are the largest contributors to papers published in 68 leading journals in 2015 Sarah O'Meara Listings 20 Apr 2016
