DEAKIN University has consolidated its position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), edging two places higher to 211th position in this year\u2019s placings.<\/p>\n
The ARWU data, released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy last week, shows Deakin is ranked 10th in Australia, up from 11th nationally last year.<\/p>\n
The university has maintained its ranking of 3rd in Victoria.<\/p>\n
The ARWU ranks the world\u2019s Top 500 universities and has tracked Deakin\u2019s rapid rise in the past four years, beginning at 423rd in 2014, and improving to 398th the next year, before leaping ahead to 214th in 2016 and 213th last year.<\/p>\n
Deakin Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander AO said the continued climb reflected the University\u2019s commitment to constant improvement and a focus of excellence in everything we do.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis outcome \u2013 which comes after ARWU ranked our School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences as number one for the past two years \u2013 means we have firmly consolidated our position in the top 215 institutions globally and we are humbled to once again be in such eminent company,\u201d Professor den Hollander said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted for Deakin staff and students and thank our Alumni and partners for their support and assistance over the years.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeakin moved into the top 500 in the ARWU rankings only in 2014 and then into the top 300 two years later \u2013 reflecting our continued commitment to success in teaching and research.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are adamant that it is the value we place on our staff and excellence, in conjunction with a coherent and comprehensive strategy, which has led to these results.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo continue to move up the world rankings and consolidate 10th spot in Australia is something that Deakin and the communities we serve can be very proud of. We shall continue our journey for the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ARWU, formerly known as the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking, is based on independently sourced data and focuses on significant indicators of research excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DEAKIN University has consolidated its position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), edging two places higher to 211th position in this year\u2019s placings. The ARWU data, released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy last week, shows Deakin is ranked 10th in Australia, up from 11th nationally last year. The university has maintained its ranking […]<\/p>\n