The cost of higher education has been increasing for a long time and for many people, the potential benefits of a degree are no longer outweighing the financial burden. A new study by the Intergenerational Foundation found that the average salary jump awarded by a university education does not cover the interest on student loans.
The Twitter world has reacted to the latest release of the QS World University Rankings with as much fervour as always. Here’s a summary of international reaction from the higher education industry and beyond: The risers As well as the USA securing each of the top three spots, a number of other countries have done
The QS World University Rankings® 2016/17 has been released, with some interesting outcomes! There have been some surprise leaders and some surprise fallers this year, with significant changes to last year’s edition. Here are five of the most interesting trends to emerge: 1. The US strengthens its lead The US has dominated the rankings for
The QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017 have arrived! The results are in, with some very interesting developments! Many institutions which have climbed the rankings this year come from regions which have invested in higher education, such as South Korea and Russia, and many of those falling down the rankings come from Western Europe. This year’s
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
