How business schools foster innovation and business acumen among students

For QS Insights Magazine, Julia Gilmore explores the rise of entrepreneurial spirit among students and how universities are fostering innovation and business acumen. Universities are melting pots for innovation, producing cutting edge research that changes the way we think about the world, and bringing the best and brightest minds together in the pursuit of knowledge.

Building global partnerships for sustainability: An interview with CANIE

International higher education can be a tremendous force for good – fostering cross-cultural understanding, promoting global citizenship, supporting economic innovation and contributing to solving global challenges. However, it comes with a carbon footprint.   CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) is a grassroots non-profit initiative formed by international education practitioners around the world who see

‘The golden age is over for UK higher education’, says OfS chair. Is that the full story?

Recently, Office for Students interim Chair, Sir David Behan, said that the “golden age of higher education” in the UK is over as significant funding crisis faces the sector. Just days prior, UK higher education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was asked if she is willing to see a university go bust, with institutions already facing

What is a skills gap?

At QS, we often discuss skills gaps. We did an in-depth dive on the skills gaps reported by employers of business school graduates. Skill development is incredibly important to universities and their students, with skills gaps presenting significant problems for employers, as well as universities and students.  But what is a skills gap, at QS

The positive impact of university sustainability on academic prestige

It was originally published in HEPI – read their version here. Increasingly driven by environmental and social consciousness, students are aligning their values for a greener, fairer future with their educational decision-making. Data collated for the QS World University Rankings 2025 reveals that there is a positive connection between a university’s sustainability outputs and their

How can AI be used to empower international student recruitment agencies

Global Study explore how their new platform can improve processes in international student recruitment agencies International student recruitment agencies face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing sector. Navigating the intricacies of different education systems, managing varied requirements, and addressing diverse student needs requires significant effort and expertise.  Traditional methods, reliant on the knowledge

The power of place in building a university’s reputation

This article was originally published by the Higher Education Policy Institute. Read their version here. Following the release of the QS Best Student Cities 2025 ranking – and, as it has done since 2018, London occupies the top spot. Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, assesses the part a university’s location plays in reputation development.