1. A meeting between the representatives of Times Higher Education (THE) Ms. Kaiyun Sun, Regional Subscriptions Manager of THE and the BUP Rankings Team along with the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was held today at 1130 hrs to discuss future collaboration and strategies for enhancing BUP’s global standing for World University Rankings. 2. At the outset, Ms. Sun extended her heartfelt congratulations to BUP for achieving Reporter Status in the ‘THE World University Rankings 2026’. She praised the university’s growing commitment to quality education, research excellence, and international engagement. 3. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on how BUP could further strengthen its brand positioning in the global academic arena. The conversation highlighted key areas such as enhancing international visibility, supporting student recruitment and outreach, and driving global collaboration and partnerships. Ms. Sun emphasized the importance of strategic data reporting, international faculty engagement, and research impact in improving future ranking performance. 4. The BUP Rankings Team shared the university’s ongoing initiatives and future plans to align with THE’s evaluation framework. Both parties agreed on fostering a sustainable partnership that would support BUP in advancing towards full participation in upcoming THE ranking cycles. 5. The meeting concluded with an optimistic outlook for future collaboration, with mutual commitment to promoting academic excellence, research innovation, and international recognition of BUP.