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University of Arizona Tops Southwest in Global Research Collaboration

University of Arizona Tops Southwest in Research Collaboration

The University of Arizona has been recognized for its impressive achievements in research collaboration, being named one of the world’s most collaborative research institutions by Global Research Partnerships.

In the latest Research Collaboration Index released Tuesday, the University of Arizona secured the No. 1 spot in the Southwest region, surpassing institutions in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Additionally, it leads the Big 12 Conference in these rankings.

On a broader scale, the University of Arizona stands at No. 16 among public institutions, No. 31 across the United States, and is ranked No. 111 globally out of 1,195 colleges and universities from 81 countries.

The university’s performance is further highlighted in specific disciplines. It ranks second among public institutions, fifth in the United States, and 33rd globally in earth and planetary sciences. In physics and astronomy, it holds the eighth position among publics, 15th in the U.S., and 48th globally. Environmental sciences see the university ranked sixth among publics, 12th in the U.S., and 68th globally. In the arts and humanities, it is sixth among publics, 11th in the U.S., and 72nd globally.

The Research Collaboration Index evaluates universities based on their integration into the global research-collaboration network using the open global scholarly record. The University of Arizona achieved “gold” status, attributed to its notable network influence and enduring partnerships. More details on the university’s performance can be found here.

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