RUC Among the World's Best in Public Administration research
Roskilde University has recently been ranked fifth in Public Administration research in the newly published Shanghai Rankings of Academic Research Environments. Shanghai Rankings annually evaluates universities and research environments worldwide across various categories.
“A top-ranking means a great deal to our graduates in Politics and Administration, who can now proudly claim to have been educated by some of the world's leading researchers in this field. As our research gains recognition on the global stage, it is easier for us to attract research partners and publish our results,” says Tina Øllgaard Bentzen, Associate Professor of Public Governance and Management.
RUC’s Public Administration Program outranks prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and King’s College in London.
“This recognition proves that we can compete with the world’s most respected universities. Achieving relevance and excellence at the highest international level is a remarkable acknowledgment of RUC’s research environment,” says Ole Helby Petersen, Professor and Head of the Center for Research in Public-Private Collaboration.
Focus on world-leading publications
According to the researchers, RUC has long maintained a strong academic environment in Public Administration that has earned international recognition. In recent years, they have raised the bar even further by enhancing the quality of publications and research projects.
“We have systematically focused on publishing articles in top-tier journals and fostering a robust culture of providing feedback on articles and projects before they are initiated. This ranking is largely the result of a collaborative effort within a research environment where we constantly help each other improve,” says Jacob Torfing, Professor of Politics and Institutions.
When asked why rankings are important for universities and research environments, he explains:
“While it's important to approach international rankings with some skepticism, they offer valuable transparency by measuring and comparing research environments worldwide using consistent parameters. It’s somewhat like how tennis fans keep track of the ATP rankings,” says Jacob Torfing.