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How Universities are Addressing the Coronavirus Crisis and Moving Forward
Wondering how universities are responding to the coronavirus crisis and adapting their recruitment tactics and operational processes?   Recent findings (data pulled 14 July) from the QS coronavirus survey of higher...
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QS World University Rankings By Subject 2021 Result Tables (Excel)
The QS World University Rankings® have been in existence since 2004, but since 2011 the methodology has been extended to encompass a range of popular individual subjects. Data included in...
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How COVID-19 is Impacting Prospective International Students Across Subject Areas
Struggling to boost your international student recruitment initiatives and tailor your institution’s strategies for certain subject areas?   This latest white paper delves into how prospective international students across five different...
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How to Manage and Optimise Your University Clearing This Summer
How can UK universities adapt their Clearing strategy to face the increased uncertainty of the autumn semester?   Clearing has become an increasingly crucial part of the domestic enrolment process for UK universities, and...
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QS Insight Magazine features essays by and interviews with higher education leaders and global employers, as well as in-depth analysis of the rankings and articles on the latest hot topics in higher education.

In the latest QS Insights Magazine, we explore how universities are able to maintain their commitment to uplifting the community in the face of anti-DEI sentiment. Other stories featured in the edition delve into the challenges of research funding, what Gen Alpha is looking for in their higher ed journey, as well as how universities are helping cities and regions transform into knowledge economies. 

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