In the first in a series of articles focused on the successes, experiences and performance of universities in Latin America, we spoke with Vice Rector of Innovation and Development Soledad Perfumo of Universidad Católica de Córdoba – an Argentinian university rated with five QS Stars and renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, societal impact
QS is proud to announce a new collaboration with El Mundo, a leading Spanish newspaper. The partnership stems from a shared vision to provide students and the higher education sector with data-led comparative insights. QS is now a data partner for El Mundo, providing insights from the QS Global Employer Survey which features the perspectives
In an era marked by unprecedented global connectivity and rapid technological advancement, the landscape of employability is undergoing a transformative shift. As the educational landscape evolves, the role of universities and business schools in nurturing future leaders becomes ever more critical. The rise of automation and artificial intelligence, AI, will transform job roles in various
We are thrilled to announce our inclusion in Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK list which is compiled using employee sentiment and satisfaction data. Using insights from more than two million employees in organisations with 50 to 100,000 members of staff, the list recognises workplaces where employees feel most respected and appreciated. “We’re
There are currently only five institutions in Latin America with a QS Stars rating of five stars. One of those institutions is Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES), located in Ecuador. We spoke to Dr Carlos Ortega Maldonado, Chancellor of UEES, to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing Latin American institutions, and how UEES are
By Assistant Professor George Akomas, Coventry University For 15 years, I’ve been teaching leadership, with the last five in academia where I taught it as an optional module for undergraduates. However, in Africa, a continent teeming with complexity, diversity, and untapped potential, the notion of leadership as an optional skillset is untenable. Our current leadership
In this in-depth analysis of performance in the QS World University Rankings 2024, we highlight New Zealand’s impact in sustainability and diversity – with the University of Auckland standing out globally with a remarkable 9th place in the sustainability indicator and seven out of eight local universities appearing among the world’s top 100 for International
According to the QS International Student Survey 2023, over 40% of prospective students are actively researching universities’ environmental sustainability strategy and efforts. 65% of those who researched the level of environmental action being taken by universities in Europe say they are somewhat or extremely satisfied with the efforts being made, compared to 58% for the