This page features interactive radar plots visualizing the average stances of academics from various universities on Climate Action, Economic Collectivism, and Cultural Liberalism. Based on data from 2016-2022, these stances are normalized to an index of 100.
Gain insights into the ideological landscapes of different universities. The radar plots enable easy comparison of academic positions, helping users understand each institution's academic culture and priorities.
Two examples demonstrate the tool:
UC Berkeley vs. UChicago: Highlights UC Berkeley's progressive stance and UChicago's moderate stance.
Imperial, LSE, and LBS: Shows Imperial's strong environmental focus, LSE's progressive nature, and LBS's conservative economic stance.
Use the interactive tool below to explore and compare the academic stances of your chosen universities. This tool provides valuable insights into the diverse academic landscapes and helps you make informed comparisons.
The radar plot illustrates the comparative stances of academics from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Chicago across three dimensions: Climate Action, Economic Collectivism, and Cultural Liberalism. Each dimension is normalized to an index where the average academic stance is set at 100.
These differences highlight the distinct academic cultures and priorities at these two prominent universities.
Berkeley academics express more progressively on economics and climate than their Chicago counterparts. They are similar on cultural issues.
The radar plot highlights academic stances at three London universities:
Imperial College London (red): Strongest in Climate Action, reflecting its STEM focus. Moderate in Cultural Liberalism, slightly below average in Economic Collectivism.
LSE (blue): Most progressive overall, leading in Economic Collectivism and Cultural Liberalism, and strong in Climate Action.
London Business School (green): Conservative in Economic Collectivism and Cultural Liberalism, slightly above average in Climate Action.
This shows Imperial’s STEM-driven environmental focus, LSE’s progressive academic culture, and London Business School’s conservative economic stance.
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Enjoy exploring and comparing the academic stances of your chosen universities!