QS World University Rankings 2026- Exploration of Excellence (First Session)

Join us for an insightful pre-launch webinar to learn the mission of QS and the QS World University Rankings methodology. It will provide a detailed account of each indicator and its rationale for inclusion and scope. Eligibility requirements for inclusion in the ranking will be discussed as well as reflections on what constitutes excellence in the higher education arena at national and institutional levels.

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Our Panel members:

Sam Duke - Rankings Specialist at QS

A rankings specialist with experience running and marketing magazines, guides, and qualitative and quantitative research projects, including rankings and awards, across a variety of sectors. Responsible for the design of the QS Rankings methodologies and frameworks, and building their influence through sector engagement and partnerships. 

Kendrick Ng Kendrick Ng - Senior Data Operations Analyst at QS

A data engineer at QS, specialising in the production of global rankings, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of data systems that power QS’s renowned university and institution rankings. I am responsible for the end-to-end data pipeline, from gathering vast datasets from universities and research institutions, to cleaning, transforming, and validating this data for analysis.

Wesley Siquiera - Product and Research Advisor at QS

Wesley is a specialist in strategies and policies for promoting countries as study destinations, especially across the EHEA. He has extensive experience with international student recruitment activities and events, both online and offline. At QS, his main scope is revealing the impact of the latest global higher education trends on our World University Rankings. Wesley holds a BA in International Relations from the Damas Faculty of Christian Instruction, Brazil, and an MA in International Public Affairs from the University of Bucharest, Romania.

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