Contents

The Cover

Jewel in the crown A lookback at the journey in building the QS World University Rankings over the past two decades, including personal reflections from Founder and President Nunzio Quacquarelli.

Rankings reset

The 2024 QS World University Rankings results table and a summary of the performance lenses shaping it.

The Latest

Catch me if you can: A new breed of predators

How predatory journals are evolving to keep up with demand.

Searching for joy in the university

Why joy is essential for those working in higher education institutions.

Can scientific research deliver growth and innovation?

After several years of spinning out university-backed startups, the UK government has identified them as a central pillar to become a scientific powerhouse.

The Brief

Higher education in Japan

Japan aims to achieve its target of 400,000 international students by 2033. How will it go about doing so?

The Headlines

Seeking the truth The development of academic freedom in the UK following a new legislation.

The Profile

An interview with Freddy Boey

The new President at City University of Hong Kong shares how his learning philosophy has prepared him for real leadership in higher education.

The Road

Data Inc.

Key moments of the 2023 EduData Summit held in The Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco.

A big day out

Highlights of the #QSFest2023 which featured an impressive set list and insightful dialogues on a rooftop in London.

The Essays

Test optional admissions to US colleges Do US institutions provide a level playing field in assessing students’ preparedness for college admission?

The View

Keeping an eye on your data How organisations should handle their data as the volume and complexity of data grows.

Public-private ventures in higher ed

Why students are entering universities through pathway programmes.

The Lens

Pride Month

Reflections by QS colleagues about their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the workplace and what Pride Month means to them.