Contents

The Cover

Dis/Ability

Academics with disabilities are too often under-represented in research, stigmastised or even forgotten in physical spaces. This story takes a look into why the higher ed sector should prioritise creating and sustaining an environment where everyone can thrive.

The Profile

Making her way: An interview with Marion Debruyne

The first female Dean of Vlerick Business School talks about leadership, reframing imposter syndrome and the power of education to opening doors.

The Headlines

More students, more problems

Canada has emerged as an attractive destination for international students - but the students are now being blamed for a national housing crisis.

Measuring excellence

The UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework is intended to guide students in their choice of course – but how impactful is it?

The Dispatch

The peer review blessing

An investigation of the problems plaguing the peer review process and the new developments surrounding the system.

Deception: It's in humanity's DNA

A deep dive into the history and growth of academic misconduct and why cheating is an age-old problem.

The Lens

QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024

The latest Europe Rankings are out. We delve into the results, highlights and the history of student mobility in the region.

The Road

Why student mobility matters for the Americas

A lookback at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2023, which was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The View

The future of work for Malaysia's fresh grads

The success of work for fresh graduates in Malaysia hinges on more than academic know-how.

Flexibility first

Why flexibility is important for students as they take control of their learning when selecting a university or programme.

The Essay

Smart cities for all

Why inclusive smart cities are important for sustainable futures and the importance of technology and design to centre disability.

Contributors

Guest Chief Afifah Darke

Content Manager Khushboo Singh

Consulting Editor Anton John Crace

Contributing writers Prisha Dandwani

Nicole Chang

Claudia Civinini Dr Kamila Ghazali Gerard Goggin

Dr Ludovic Highman Gauri Kohli

Lee Chei Sian

Eugenia Lim

Contributing writers John O' Leary Gael McDonald

Seb Murray

Tay Sze Hwee Jace

Wong Meng Ee

Kuansong Victor Zhuang

Events Technology Manager

Loh Lu Han

Marketing and PR Serena Ricci

Mak Leeson

Cover Alessandro Messina

Design Kek Yea Yin

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The QS Insights Magazine is a monthly, online and print publication that highlights trends within the international education sector.

The online edition is emailed to our network of academics and university leaders worldwide. A limited number of selected copies of the print edition are also sent to university leaders around the world and distributed at QS events.

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