World University Rankings and the Future of Higher Education

Kevin Downing is the Secretary of the University Council and Director Knowledge, Enterprise and Analysis at City University of Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist with a current Licence to Practice, and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society with wide international experience including senior academic and administrative posts in Europe and Asia. His published work centres on psychology, education and metacognitive development. Dr. Downing was awarded the City University of Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Award in 2004/2005 for his contribution to the development of blended learning with the innovative use of technology. He is also the recipient of the prestigious International Award for Innovative use of Technology in Teaching and Learning conferred in the USA in April 2004. Fraide A. Ganotice Jr. is a Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. Part of his research interest is University rankings.