Coronavirus has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, not least the world’s perception of cleanliness. We are now more laidback about things that used to seem like the most important thing in the world; more conscious of other people’s whereabouts and well-being; more aware of how important our relationships with other people are than ever before. We’re also changing how we work.

Why is networking so beneficial and how can it help? Well, we could list a dozen reasons why, but really, all the benefits can be grouped together into 2 main areas:

A key recommendation in the Rankings Influencers research is to ensure that academics are attending high-quality international conferences, a key factor in building reputation.

Presentation at the 2015 Discover Amsterdam event, providing member experiences, specifically those of Yasha Lange on digital platforms and branding

Presentation at the 2015 Discover Amsterdam event, providing member perspectives of the network's events, specifically views of Lars Uhlin, Lund University

Presentation at the 2015 Discover Amsterdam event, providing member perspectives of the network, specifically the view of Aarhus University

The World 100 Reputation Network continues to grow apace. This year, it has seen the Universities of Erasmus Rotterdam, Western Australia, Monash and Bristol join the group, which now numbers 16 top universities.