Contents

The Cover
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
Canada has emerged as an attractive destination for international students - but the students are now being blamed for a national housing crisis.
The UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework is intended to guide students in their choice of course – but how impactful is it?

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

The Essay
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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