Today, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues in higher education and transcends all university missions – including teaching and research. According to the QS International Student Survey 2023, which collected over 68,135 responses, 41% of prospective students said that they actively researched the institutions’ environmental sustainability efforts during their search. Whether it be
Having access to technology is essential for today’s learners. However, educators must know what expectations students have to make informed decisions. While academics spend the majority of their time trying to meet the diverse needs of their students, institutions need to work on motivating faculty to use the technology that can make STEM teaching more
As the World Economic Forum 2024 plays out in Davos, we’re exploring the ways that higher education plays a critical role in cultivating the AI skills and mindset required for creating a robust world economy and society. According to Joël Mesot, President at ETH Zürich, universities have a highly important position in addressing global risks
We sat down with David Kelly, Professor of Economics and Academic Director for the MS in Sustainable Business at the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School. With 25 years of experience teaching and researching sustainability, environmental regulation and climate change policy, it’s safe to call him an expert on the most pressing issue the world
At QS, we rank and rate institutions, but what is the difference between the two and how will they help deliver your internationalisation goals? Rankings show who has performed the best A university ranking’s primary function is to show which university has performed the best. Using a well-established methodology, institutions are ranked in comparison to
2024 promises to be another big year for higher education, and we’re ready for it. With a busy schedule of exciting conferences, insightful webinars and student recruitment fairs, our events are popping up all over the world to host you and your prospective students. Alongside that, we’re planning the publication of more agenda-setting reports, white
QS is delighted to announce that we have acquired 1Mentor, a pioneering career navigation platform, in a strategic move to equip today’s learners for tomorrow’s jobs. This acquisition marks a significant step towards bridging the gap between industry needs and academic institutions, fostering the development of career-ready, self-motivated students. 1Mentor identifies high-growth jobs and the
University study fairs are a crucial part of the student journey. They offer an opportunity for prospective students to shop around and get a sense of a university without having to travel to the campus, which for many students will be in a different country. 38% of students polled in the QS International Student Survey