Contents
The Cover
The Fundamentals
With international and domestic students returning to campus after an extended period online, universities are getting back to basics and improving the student experience. What are the fundamental factors that will shape university life for everyone?
The Profile
Running with purpose
QS Chief Executive, Jessica Turner, discusses her higher ed philosophy, the power of data, and finding meaning in work.
The Brief
Back in the USA
International student numbers have seen an uptick this year. Figures from QS' International Student Survey may provide some insight into why they are choosing the US.
The Headlines
Don't look back at Augar
Australia is set to undergo higher education reform after announcing the Universities Accord. What can they learn from the UK and what is the purpose of higher education reviews?
The Region
Women of Bahrain
Over the past several years, Bahrain has received international attention for increased development in women's rights and education. QS investigates further.
The Lens
All leads are not equal
It is an opportune time for shifting our student recruitment conversion practices to meet current demand. What are the most important strategies and responses to optimise enrolment?
Industry essays
Active learning for sustainability
Sustainability is one of the most urgent topics on the global stage. We need to arm future generations with necessary skills, yet we cannot do this without more active, creative, and engaging learning strategies.
Student recruitment strategies
Determining patterns and habits in prospective students is growing more challenging with constant global shifts. However, there is a secret resource for better student recruitment, which involves the current student body.
The Power of Exemplarity
Excellence and responsibility are vital for both students and higher education institutions. The key aspects of quality management, personal ethics, and business ethics practices need to be explored and implemented to attain exemplarity.
Assessment: “One-size fits all”!
Many current methods of assessment are in dire need of renovation. By limiting students to one assessment, they are put in a box, and both educators and learners miss out. What can be done differently?