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How to Manage and Optimise Your University Clearing This Summer
Share this page:How can UK universities adapt their Clearing strategy to face the increased uncertainty of the autumn semester?   Clearing has become an increasingly crucial part of the domestic enrolment process for UK...
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How Universities can Support and Protect Prospective and Current Students in the Upcoming Academic Year
Share this page:As universities begin to reopen in the upcoming academic year, how will higher education institutions across the globe ensure the safety of staff and students?   This latest report...
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New Pathways for International Education in an Age of Global Disruption (U.S.)
Share this page:This report features insights from over 19,000 prospective international students interested in studying in the U.S. Download your copy of the report to find out student views on...
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The Outlook for University Admissions: The Impact of COVID-19
Share this page:Wondering how university admissions will be impacted by the coronavirus in the upcoming 2020/2021 academic year?   This white paper reveals some promising insights from the QS ongoing coronavirus...
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Australia Domestic Student Survey 2020
Share this page:Expanding on previous editions of the Australia Domestic Student Survey, this year’s report takes a fresh look at common questions around student decision-making, influencers and communications channels, along...
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QS World University Rankings 2021 Report
Share this page:In this report, you will find: Table of the top 500 institutions with detailed infographics What makes our 2021 edition so unique and the most extensive University Rankings...
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QS Insight Magazine features essays by and interviews with higher education leaders and global employers, as well as in-depth analysis of the rankings and articles on the latest hot topics in higher education.

In the latest QS Insights Magazine, we explore how universities are able to maintain their commitment to uplifting the community in the face of anti-DEI sentiment. Other stories featured in the edition delve into the challenges of research funding, what Gen Alpha is looking for in their higher ed journey, as well as how universities are helping cities and regions transform into knowledge economies. 

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