QS World University Rankings 2024 analysis: Spotlight on New Zealand 

QS World University Rankings 2024

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

Guest blog: Developing a green campus – a beacon of sustainable innovation

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

Lifelong learning

Lifelong learning

Freddy Boey shares how his educational journey, learning philosophy and childlike sense of curiosity has prepared him for real leadership in higher education. If you could go back in time to the childhood home of Professor Freddy Boey, it’s likely you’d discover a pile of destroyed toys. “The first thing that I did with the

European business schools rise to challenge of M7 dominance: A new era of innovation, diversity, and global perspective

European business schools

By QS Senior Insights Specialist, Daniel Kahn The age-old battle between the business school titans of Europe and the ‘Magnificent Seven’ (M7) institutions of the United States has been upended in recent years. The invincible prestige of the M7 schools in the US is no longer a foregone conclusion. With a surge of innovation, affordability,

Learning in the metaverse

Universities in the US are starting to tread carefully into the metaverse, and while some are excited at the potential benefits in student engagement, some warn about not getting too carried away the new tech. Guest article by By Eugenia Lim, contributing writer. In recent months, it has become clear that the metaverse is still

Employer imperative for quality international trade education

Guest article by Professor Gael McDonald, Academic Ambassador for the Hinrich Foundation and Professor Emeritus Global Development Portfolio of RMIT University, Australia. Sustainable, mutually beneficial approaches to global trade can positively impact people, profits and our planet in remarkable ways. Executed correctly, trade can help create job opportunities and alleviate poverty. According to the World