What the 2025 Science Nobels Tell Us About University Research

Authors

  • Philip G. Altbach
  • Tessa DeLaquil

Abstract

The 2025 Science Nobels point to the dominance of wealthy countries, in terms of both current
Nobel winner affiliation and international careers, the rise of part- and full-time affiliations with
tech companies and start-ups, and the persistent male overrepresentation in Nobel recognition. Also
discussed are the issue of research funding and the strong probability of a different Nobel landscape
in future years.

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2026-09-28

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Altbach, P., & DeLaquil, T. (2026). What the 2025 Science Nobels Tell Us About University Research. International Higher Education, (126). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/21938

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No. 126 (2026): Spring Issue

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