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The Rise of Social Responsibility in Higher Education
What role should universities play when it comes to social responsibility? How can they implement initiatives and be at the forefront of this change? Including best practice examples from QS...
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The Coronavirus Crisis and the Future of Higher Education
The higher education sector has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis with students and institutions quickly adapting to this new normal.   The ongoing QS coronavirus surveys of prospective international students...
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How to Leverage Global Student Data to Inform Your Institution’s Decision Making
Wondering how your university can make the most of global student data and implement data-driven decision making?   This white paper explores how higher education institutions can utilize data to develop a comprehensive understanding of current and...
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Maximizing Potential at Virtual Student Recruitment Events
Just as online teaching and learning has become the new normal as a result of the global pandemic, student recruitment events have shifted online as well, creating new opportunities for...
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What Opportunities and Challenges Does Online Learning Present to the Admissions Office During COVID-19 and Beyond?
Higher education institutions have rapidly embraced online learning and the capabilities it provides, so it’s essential that admissions offices recognize these opportunities as well.   From more enrollments to international student recruitment opportunities, new...
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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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