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Challenges and Opportunities in University Ranking for Scientific Career Planning

This paper discusses the role of university rankings in scientific career planning, addressing the limitations and potential of current ranking systems. It explores the importance of mentoring, research opportunities, teaching enthusiasm, and networking for young researchers. The paper suggests alternative approaches to ranking universities based on diverse benchmarks and narrative testimonials.

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Challenges and Opportunities in University Ranking for Scientific Career Planning

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  1. An Outlook Of a Young Researcher On University Ranking Issues In Scientific Career Planning UNICA RECTORS’ SEMINAR 2009: The Role of Evaluation & Ranking of Universities in the Quality Culture Friday, 3 July 2009 Center for Advanced Academic Studies University of Zagreb Don Frana Bulića 4, DUBROVNIK

  2. Personal motivation, love of research and interest in the scientific career Studying under acclaimed mentors “Learn the ropes” of research as a career Trailblazers in “hot” topics Bringing added value and energy to teaching, spreading enthusiasm in students Opportunity to lead from the front Good equipment, infrastructure and travel fund Scientific/professional/social networking Financial / material gain or potential to acquire gain “down the road” Wanderlust – mobility Motivating factors for young researchers UNICA Rectors' Seminar 2009, CAAS / University of Zagreb, Dubrovnik

  3. Blind spots in “league”-type ranking / placement • Self-perpetuity – loss of statistical relevance • “Narrow-topic” competitiveness of “less well ranked” isn’t reflected • Breadth and depth of competitiveness in specific topics of “well ranked” isn’t reflected • Incentive to mobility isn’t reflected • Career possibilities - staying on as faculty isn’t reflected • Propensity for consortium-building isn’t reflected UNICA Rectors' Seminar 2009, CAAS / University of Zagreb, Dubrovnik

  4. Road forward • Polyvalent, non-correlated, well spread and representative sets of benchmarks, rather than a summary rank • Narrative testimonials Relative research output Relative educational / professional output Relative economic / innovative output Relative socially-proactive output Self-evaluation, polls and questionnaires Results of extrenal evaluations UNICA Rectors' Seminar 2009, CAAS / University of Zagreb, Dubrovnik

  5. Opportunities and hurdles of a benchmarking approach Opportunities • Possibility of data analysis, data mining • Better decision-making – better productivity • Formation, execution, monitoring and follow-up on trans-national policy (e.g. EU policy, ERA, EHEA) Hurdles • “Double the effort” • Lack of unified methodology or standard to “peg against” Possibilities offered by modern technology • Web-oriented front end for interested parties • Web-oriented back end for contributors & evaluators UNICA Rectors' Seminar 2009, CAAS / University of Zagreb, Dubrovnik

  6. Thank you! Let’s discuss...

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