Nature Index 2019 Young Universities

Strong interdisciplinary cultures, creative thinking and unconventional research are all in the mix.

These high performers are setting the pace in the race for solutions.

Riding the wave of rapid growth in global higher education.

Global rankings look different when the measure is young institutions’ output.

President Subra Suresh explains the strategy behind his university’s success.

A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality available free online at nature.com/nature-index/

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School(Tsinghua SIGS) tackles global challenges through cutting-edge research and international collaboration, and aims to nurture the next generation of global leaders.

A newly established university, ShanghaiTech offers a stimulating environment for pursuing studies and impactful research. It provides ample resources to meet research needs, as well as the academic freedom to explore interests and achieve goals.

A conversation with Grant Hamilton, associate professor and researcher in the Science and Engineering Faculty at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Major medical research institutions in Shandong joined forces and led to the establishment of Shandong First Medical University, which is dedicated to integrating applied and basic medical research with education and clinical services.

A conversation with Kumudu Munasinghe, Associate Professor in Network Engineering at the University of Canberra (UC), located in the Australian Capital Territory.

South Korea’s University of Science and Technology is training the next generation of international research leaders.

The Southern University of Science and Technology is a pioneer in higher education reform in China. The mission of the university is to become a globally recognized institution which emphasizes academic excellence and promotes innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Founded in 2015 by PTT Group, Thailand’s leader in energy and petrochemical industry, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) is a private, postgraduate-level university situated in Wangchan Valley, Rayong. We endeavour to be an internationally competitive research university; to nurture faculty, staff and student talents; to produce impactful frontier research; and to promote an innovative culture for the sustainable development Thailand and the world.

At Deakin, we recognise that Universities stand at the forefront of progress and change.

At Federation University, our research has a real-world impact. We work with industry and government to deliver practical research that solves problems.