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World University Rankings blog: the value of impact assessment
Research & Innovation Arun Sharma Research & Innovation Arun Sharma

World University Rankings blog: the value of impact assessment

University rankings are often criticised but seldom ignored. This piece argued that an assessment of research impact – beyond scholarly citations – also needs to be included in these rankings. The piece also noted that the criticism about the huge cost burden of research impact exercise did not stack up in the context of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework in the UK.

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Innovation: bridging the cultural gap
Arun Sharma Arun Sharma

Innovation: bridging the cultural gap

A globalised economy being reshaped by the economic resurgence of China and India is in need of more people capable of innovating beyond current business models, but who do so prudently. This piece explores the role of research training in development of such human capital.

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