QS Insights Magazine – September 2025

As the well-known phrase morphs to ‘publish AND perish’ in the literature, more needs to be done to combat a toxic trait of the academic workplace. In this edition, we explore how the pressure to publish is reshaping academic life. It also looks at: 

  • Wānanga: Where Māori knowledge shapes higher education: Aotearoa New Zealand aims to double student numbers while also nurturing local talent through Indigenous Māori-led wānanga.
  • Partners in Rivalry: US and China have developed a surprising partnership in joint campuses and transnational education.
  • The siren call of the UAE: Foreign universities and business schools looking to establish offshore campuses are taking notice of the UAE’s ambitions.

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