It’s that time of the year again; the QS World University Rankings® 2016/17 are upon us! This year’s ranking is bigger and more comprehensive than ever, so in anticipation of the release, we’ve summarised some of the major methodological additions and changes. Institutions considered for the rankings are increasing year on year Last year a
The University of Salford has come up with a particularly interesting method for recruiting undergraduates this year: It launched two profiles on Tinder. Tinder, for those not in the know, is a dating app which displays pictures and profiles of potential partners, and requires users to swipe either right or left depending on whether or
The Syrian refugee crisis has led to the displacement of millions of people, and an entire generation of students who may now be unable to complete their education. For young people who find themselves stranded in another country, higher education offers a way to assimilate into new surroundings, become familiar with the culture and develop
Since the UK voted to leave the European Union, there has been much discussion about the repercussions. We’ve scoured Quora (the question-and-answer site), to round up some of the most compelling questions. What effect will Brexit have on higher education in the UK? As of yet, it’s still unclear how the vote will affect higher
