Who attends student recruitment events?

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University study fairs are a crucial part of the student journey. They offer an opportunity for prospective students to shop around and get a sense of a university without having to travel to the campus, which for many students will be in a different country. 38% of students polled in the QS International Student Survey

Navigating the future of business education in the digital age  

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According to experts, the current era of advanced connectivity and automation will fundamentally transform business education – employers are increasingly looking for graduates who are able to leverage AI and other technologies to create innovative solutions to business problems.  Growing demands for graduates to have critical and ethical thinking skills present a challenge for business

Which international student concerns should universities address?

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Written by Laura Lightfinch, PR and Communication Manager, for QS Insights Magazine The QS International Student Survey (ISS) 2023 captured the perceptions, motivations and expectations of over 116,000 students from 194 countries and territories to gain a holistic view of the demographics and trends of the next student cohort. This year’s ISS reports illustrate clear

COP28: What does a more sustainable higher education look like in 2024?

“The United Nation’s goals for sustainable development spread much further than just green goals.” COP28 — the world’s annual climate summit — saw nations agree, for the first time, to transition away from fossil fuels to avert the worst effects of climate change. It’s being received as a major step forward in the fight against

Reimagining higher education for Generation Alpha

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While Generation Z has grown up with technology at their fingertips and a demand on universities to digitalise their offer, Generation Alpha – those born between 2010 and 2024 – are fully immersed into a world of automation, algorithms and AI.   As the higher education sector prepares to welcome Gen Alpha in the coming years,

QS Reimagine Education Award winners 2023

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In its 10th year, the QS Reimagine Education continues to be the ultimate gathering for the innovators pioneering the transformation of education. In 2023, we hosted the event in Abu Dhabi, supported by Khalifa University, and welcomed delegates in person and virtually.   Alongside an exciting conference agenda which saw Directors, Vice-Presidents, Chief Learning Officers, CEOs

Can the UK remain a top study destination for international students amidst growing uncertainties?

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Dr Helen Kelly, Principal Consultant at QS, dives in to the data on how the UK is perceived by international students, and what the UK can do to continue to be a premier educational hub. The UK’s appeal as a destination for international students stands at a crossroads. The QS International Student Survey 2023 indicates

Reflecting students’ needs: Revising the QS Stars methodology

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The methodology of the QS Stars university rating system is seeing one of its biggest shifts in its 15-year history. Since its launch in 2009, QS Stars has rated institutions out of a possible five stars based on areas that are most important to students.   To make sure QS Stars continues to be a useful