Dean of the Faculty of Medicine: THE World University Rankings by subject confirm the high quality of studies and research at UL

As reported earlier, the latest THE Subject rankings, in which the world's higher education institutions are evaluated according to the subjects, for the third consecutive UL has received a high assessment in the field of Clinical and Health Sciences, taking the second place among the higher education institutions of the Baltic states. Overall, UL has received an assessment in six out of 11 subjects (areas of sciences) included in the rankings, in all of them receiving the highest assessment among the higher education institutions of Latvia which have been included in the rankings.

“This assessment of the university’s accomplishments simultaneously represents a well-deserved recognition and a responsibility, – we must not stop at the current achievements,” emphasizes the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. “It is particularly fulfilling that this result has been achieved with a high assessment percentage in the criterion assessing the citation of scientific publications. This shows the impact of research in its field, and international outlook.”

Prof. V. Folkmanis particularly notes that “one of the important evaluation criteria is teaching (the learning environment), and in this aspect we have proven that our university's choice to invest in modern infrastructure and provide the opportunity to work in a world-class Academic Centre is not only correct, but even decisive for our development”. According to the dean, this is the confirmation that our university is “on the right track and we must continue to strengthen our position in the field of clinical and health sciences, not only on a national scale, but also on a regional and global level”.

“House of Health project would definitely be a significant step in this direction. I am sure that our colleagues, current and future students together can further improve this excellent result and it is only a matter of time when it will be done,” asserts V. Folkmanis.

The performance indicators of THE Rankings represent five areas: Teaching (the learning environment): 27.5%; Research (volume, income and reputation): 27.5%; Citations (research influence): 35%; International outlook (staff, students and research) 7.5%; Industry income (knowledge transfer): 2.5%.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is among the world's three most influential university rankings, published for the 19^th year. THE ranking by subject encompasses 11 individual subject rankings (Arts and Humanities; Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences; Social Sciences; Law; Psychology; Education; Computer Science and Business and Economics), providing an overview of the best universities in the world.

Information about THE Rankings is available here: http://www.timeshighereducation.com