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How to use Student Personas and Profiles for International Recruitment
How to use Student Personas and Profiles for International Recruitment
How to use Student Personas and Profiles for International Recruitment Wondering how to better identify and target the right international students for your university? Download your free copy of our...
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Social Media Best Practice White Paper
Social Media in Higher Education: Best Practice
87% of UK university students claim that they use social media apps on a regular basis, according to NUS Services Research Department. Social media is one of the easiest ways...
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International Student Survey 2019
Get your free copy of the 2019 International Student Survey report from QS. The International Student Survey is the world’s largest survey of pre-enrolled students, receiving 75,000 respondents in 2019....
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QS World University Rankings 2020
In this supplement, you will find: Table of the top 500 institutions and detailed infographics What makes our 2020 edition so unique and the most extensive University Rankings we have...
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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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