UGM hosted the Times Higher Education Rankings Master Class, drawing participation from 21 state universities with legal entities (PTN-BH) across Indonesia. This gathering occurred on Monday (Feb. 5) at the UGM Central Office.
The event was a collaborative effort between the Directorate of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education and the ranking institution, Times Higher Education.
This collaborative session is part of the government’s initiatives to bolster global competitiveness in Indonesian universities.
Through this training, Indonesian universities are given invaluable opportunities to glean best practices, strategic insights, and effective performance assessment methodologies, especially within THE rankings.
UGM’s Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, underscored the significance of measuring university performance in gauging its alignment with vision and mission objectives, thus facilitating access to higher education for students and other stakeholders. Key indicators in this assessment encompass academic and research performance metrics, among others.
Rector Ova Emilia further explained that the Ministry of Education’s World Class University program remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing excellence within Indonesian universities, particularly PTN-BH, towards international competitiveness.
THE World University Rankings spotlight the globe’s best universities, accentuating their excellence in teaching and research endeavors, while the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking champions universities committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Both rankings serve as vital barometers of a university’s reputation.
“This training serves as a platform for Indonesian universities to assimilate best practices and strategic approaches in pursuing excellence in higher education. We are optimistic that this endeavor will yield fruitful outcomes for all participants,” she remarked.
Meanwhile, Simone Dilena, President (APAC) of Times Higher Education (THE), delineated the evolving ranking landscape for Indonesian universities within THE assessments.
She noted a notable uptick in the number of Indonesian universities featured in THE rankings in recent years. In 2018, a mere five universities made the cut, whereas, by 2024, an impressive surge saw 24 Indonesian universities securing positions in THE rankings.
“This surge is also reflected in the impact ranking, gauged against sustainable development goals. Indonesian universities are making significant strides, particularly in research, education, and community engagement,” Dilena remarked.
She further explained the diverse participation of Indonesian universities in THE rankings, highlighting UGM, IPB, and ITB, which have consistently showcased their excellence since 2018.
“With this positive momentum and bolstered by governmental support, we hope that Indonesia will improve its higher education standards,” Dilena added.
The training agenda delved into various facets of ranking methodologies, encompassing indicators, assessment criteria, data sourcing in THE WUR rankings, and navigating reputation monitoring dashboards.
Additionally, participants received insightful briefings on methodologies and the SDG dashboard for University Impact Rankings.
Author: Ika
Photographer: Firsto