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International Student Survey 2020 Report – Volume 4: The Decade Ahead
Share this page:This volume of the International Student Survey takes a longer term outlook, exploring what the future may hold for international education, and how the industry – and universities...
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International Student Survey 2020 Report – Volume 3: Defining the Student Experience
Share this page:This volume of the 2020 International Student Survey examines what prospective students are looking for from their universities in terms of the ‘student experience’, and how universities can...
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International Student Survey 2020 Report – Volume 2: Information and Influence
Share this page:This volume of the 2020 International Student Survey takes a closer look at the ways prospective students seek, process and use information when making study decisions, and who...
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Developing Risk Management Strategies During a Crisis: How to Look Beyond an Immediate Crisis
Share this page:The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the importance of crisis management and risk management for higher education institutions across the globe.  As the crisis continues, institutions need to utilize...
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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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