NWU Ranks Among Top 300 Universities in the World for Innovation
Northwestern University demonstrated its reputation as a global player in innovation, ranking Top 4 in Leadership, Top 21 in Student Support and Engagement, Top 40 in Industrial Application, and Top 289 Most Innovative University in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024. The results were announced during the Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference on June 7, 2024 in Franklin University, Switzerland.
WURI recognizes institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation and its positive impact on the communities they serve. These rankings assess higher education institutions’ real contributions to industry and society, highlighting innovative education, research, and engagement to society.
NWU’s FutuRise: Innovation through Futures-Centric Leadership (FutuRise) program achieved Top 4 in the Leadership Category. The award recognizes the university’s commitment to strategic foresight and a futures-thinking approach to education. The program is led by Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, University President, and other distinguished administrators and faculty members.
In the Student Support and Engagement category, NWU’s Student Career Pathway Initiative Program ranked 21st among the top 100. This program, led by Ms. Shiela Navasca, Director of the University Center for Research and Development (UCRD), focuses on providing students with the necessary skills and support to succeed in their careers.
The Pre-service Teacher Assistantship and Readiness Training Program (PSTART) from NWU’s College of Teacher Education (CTE) was ranked Top 40 in the Industrial Application category. This program, led by Prof. Ma. Liza S. Nicolas, Executive Vice President, aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of pre-service teachers.
These achievements have significantly impacted NWU’s internationalization efforts. As a result, the university has been granted the UNESCO/UNITWIN Programme Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities. Additionally, NWU has formalized a partnership with aSSIST (Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and Technologies) University in Seoul, South Korea, and SDG Management School in Geneva, Switzerland, to foster future academic and innovative collaborations.
“This recognition and collaborative opportunities ahead mark an exciting step forward in advancing academic excellence and institutional innovation,” said Ms. Navasca, who personally received the plaques of recognition awards in October 2024, in Seoul, South Korea, along with Dr. Charliemane Bullalayao, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Juan Jobelle Acosta, Dean of CTE; and Mr. Jezreel Larry Caunca, Foresight Coordinator, all of whom played key roles in the WURI submissions.
With a strong foundation in education and a dynamic focus on innovation, Northwestern University is well-positioned to continue shaping the future of education in the Philippines and beyond.
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