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Dr Richard Holmes

Dr Richard Holmes

UNITED KINGDOM

Board Member
Current Focus
Editor of University Ranking Watch Blog
University Ranking Expert
Independent Auditor & Writer
Global Academic Speaker
Applied Linguistics Scholar

Professional Biography

Richard Holmes is a distinguished voice in global university evaluation and currently serves as the writer of University Ranking Watch.

Dr. Holmes has an extensive academic background, having worked at various colleges and universities across the United States, Nigeria, and Malaysia. His most recent academic appointment was at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Ranking Auditor

Collaborated with the International Ranking Expert Group and the International Visibility Project to enhance data transparency.

Independent Critique

Owner of the renowned University Ranking Watch blog, providing independent analysis of global methodology trends.

His scholarly work in Applied Linguistics has been published in esteemed journals including English for Specific Purposes, ITL International Journal of Applied Linguistics, and the Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics.

Recognized as a leading expert in the field of research management and ranking systems, Dr. Holmes has worked closely with organizations such as the International Network of Research Management Systems and the International Visibility Project in Poland.

A frequent speaker on the international stage, he has spoken at world-class academic conferences hosted by Bologna University, Qatar University, Wuhan University, and Beijing University of Technology, among others. His unique perspective as both an academic and an independent ranking auditor brings invaluable depth to the AppliedHE Ranking Advisory Board.

Expertise & Specializations

#University Rankings #Applied Linguistics #Institutional Visibility #Research Management #Data Audit #International HE Strategy