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How Universities can Support and Protect Prospective and Current Students in the Upcoming Academic Year
As universities begin to reopen in the upcoming academic year, how will higher education institutions across the globe ensure the safety of staff and students?   This latest report examines the...
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New Pathways for International Education in an Age of Global Disruption (U.S.)
This report features insights from over 19,000 prospective international students interested in studying in the U.S. Download your copy of the report to find out student views on the following:...
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The Outlook for University Admissions: The Impact of COVID-19
Wondering how university admissions will be impacted by the coronavirus in the upcoming 2020/2021 academic year?   This white paper reveals some promising insights from the QS ongoing coronavirus survey of...
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Australia Domestic Student Survey 2020
Australia Domestic Student Survey 2020
Expanding on previous editions of the Australia Domestic Student Survey, this year’s report takes a fresh look at common questions around student decision-making, influencers and communications channels, along with a...
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International Student Survey 2020 Report – Volume 4: The Decade Ahead
This volume of the International Student Survey takes a longer term outlook, exploring what the future may hold for international education, and how the industry – and universities themselves –...
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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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