Good governance is important in society’s efforts to make a more sustainable world, but it’s certainly not spoken about at the same frequency as its compatriots – environmental and social impact. Effective, transparent governance is an integral part of an institution’s commitment to, and strategy around, sustainability. In the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
The UN’s COP30 will be held in Brazil later in 2025, bringing conversations and commitment on climate action to Latin America’s door. As the region prepares to host this pivotal global event, it highlights the urgency of sustainable practices across all sectors, including higher education. In this context, we are using QS data to assess
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious gold accreditation by Investors in People. The We invest in people gold accreditation is recognition of our efforts to create a working environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. This global benchmark of people management and culture reflects our commitment
Another year has begun, and our calendar is already filling up with a new rankings releases, conferences and student recruitment fairs. Our global suite of Summits, and our reports and rankings are designed to enable the higher education sector through in-depth analytics and insights. With our student recruitment fairs, we connect institutions like to high-intent
The world of work is changing. Unprecedented rates of technological change mean that up to 375 million people may need to retrain in a new career and learn new skills by 2030 according to McKinsey’s ‘Jobs Gained, Jobs Lost’ report. It’s clear that governments and higher education systems must work together to build the capacity
Though cost of living is a concern globally, preferences and concerns differ among students from key source markets. In the QS International Student Survey 2024, we gathered the views of over 140,000 prospective international students to truly find out what’s important to them. We ask them a suite of questions, and use their answers to
Modelling and rewarding constructive disagreement over universal agreement is key to today’s world challenges, says Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost at University College London (UCL). At University College London (UCL) in the UK, disagreement has been built into the fabric of the institution since it was founded in the 1820s. The university’s history is
2024 is drawing to a close. 12 QS Summits, countless constructive consulting sessions, over 100,000 students enrolled at our university partners, and threeacquisitions – it’s been another busy year. Alongside all of that, we’ve also shared insights across QS.com and QS Insights Magazine – well over 150 articles across the two outlets. While you may