2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking .Prof Anthony Kola-Olusanya is the immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic, Research, Innovation and Partnerships at Osun State University, Osogbo. In this interview with IYABO LAWAL, he spoke on the recently released Times Higher Education report on the ranking of universities, the challenges confronting the sector, and how the country can improve its rating, among others.
However, through the Tertiary Education Fund , we now have the National Research Fund , which awards various research grants competitively across the tertiary education ecosystem. But the fund needs to increase substantially, so that more academics can benefit, and such impact can translate into higher ranking over time.
However, it has not been a story of outright doom for university rankings in Nigeria. Within the Sub-Saharan region, Nigeria is the most represented nation overall, with 37 ranked institutions, led by Covenant University in the seventh place, and among the top-ranked 800 in the world. There are concerns about the proliferation of ranking organisations, raising questions about the relevance and credibility of their reports. What do you think about this?
However, the proliferation of ranking organisations raises questions about the relevance of the reports and credibility. These are methodological issues, and since different organisations use different parameters, this often leads to disparate results and discrepancies in rankings. There have been instances where some top universities have had to opt out of some ranking bodies at one time or another due to allegations of subjectivity and bias. Such a situation occurs when such a university is convinced or believed that they have done more than what indicators reveal in the released rankings.
Finally, it provides valuable data for research and analysis, to analyse trends over time, correlations between various factors, or the impact of policies on rankings. As a major stakeholder, the government needs to work with the universities to encourage a culture of research and innovation by providing funding, incentives, and support for research endeavours to stimulate innovation and relevance.
In addition, Nigerian universities need to foster active international collaborations, partnerships, and exchange programmes to expose students and staff to diverse perspectives, experiences, and research opportunities. This will not merely enhance global visibility; it will improve their reputation as international educational destinations and partners.
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