University Rankings – Reflections from Social Sciences and Humanities

University Rankings – Reflections from Social Sciences and Humanities
19/05 - 21/05

19. May 2021. 13:00 - 21. May 2021.

Online

05/19 - 05/21

2021. May 19. 13:00 - 2021. May 21.

Online


What do humanities and social sciences tell us about the ranking phenomenon, and how have these scientific approaches extended our knowledge about rankings? In order to demonstrate this, an online conference will be organised by Social Communication Research Group at the Faculty of Education and Psychology of Eötvös Loránd University.

Main topics

  • A special feature of our event is a look at rankings from an “external perspective” using the terms of social sciences and humanities.
  • Rankings and the Decision Makers
  • Meeting of Three Cultures: Universities,Rankings and the Social-Economic Environment
  • Are There Theories of Rankings?
  • Theoretical Approches to Excellence
  • Rankings as Social and Media Phenomena
  • Reflections from Ranking Providers

Registration is free but needed for the participation. Registration deadline - 17 May 2021.

Program