The world of work is changing. Unprecedented rates of technological change mean that up to 375 million people may need to retrain in a new career and learn new skills by 2030 according to McKinsey’s ‘Jobs Gained, Jobs Lost’ report. It’s clear that governments and higher education systems must work together to build the capacity
Though cost of living is a concern globally, preferences and concerns differ among students from key source markets. In the QS International Student Survey 2024, we gathered the views of over 140,000 prospective international students to truly find out what’s important to them. We ask them a suite of questions, and use their answers to
Modelling and rewarding constructive disagreement over universal agreement is key to today’s world challenges, says Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost at University College London (UCL). At University College London (UCL) in the UK, disagreement has been built into the fabric of the institution since it was founded in the 1820s. The university’s history is
2024 is drawing to a close. 12 QS Summits, countless constructive consulting sessions, over 100,000 students enrolled at our university partners, and threeacquisitions – it’s been another busy year. Alongside all of that, we’ve also shared insights across QS.com and QS Insights Magazine – well over 150 articles across the two outlets. While you may
Key takeaways from the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference 2024 in London, UK As higher education sector and industry leaders united at QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference 2024 in London, there was a resounding message at the heart of the three-day Summit: Higher education must support today’s students to build a better, fairer and
We have announced the overall, category and regional winners of the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024. The announcement, made at the awards ceremony of the annual conference held in London, heralds the 11th edition of this highly contested global competition. The conference, sponsored by the American University of the Middle East, featured a prestigious lineup
Portugal’s higher education sector is on the ascendancy. We’re seeing improvements across QS metrics. What have institutions done to drive this change? What impact will this have on Portugal’s ability to attract students? With the QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2025 being hosted in Porto, we thought it would be a good time to answer
Following the University of Toronto (U of T) achieving first position in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability for the second year in a row, we spoke to the University’s President, Professor Meric Gertler. What has driven this performance? How do you ensure that sustainability remains a central part of UoT’s strategic priorities and institutional