How long can Europe hold its ground as Asia accelerates in global higher education?
QS Midweek Brief - July 8, 2026. European unis remain strong in the rankings, but they're being chased down by Asia. And what does reputation mean?
Email exclusive insight from the QS World Future Skills Index. Plus, the US is the most future ready economy. The UK fails to convert academic excellence into economic growth.
The QS World Future Skills Index 2027 is now live. In this special edition of Chart of the Day, get our top three insights from the report, plus an exclusive subscriber-only chart.
What would a Burnham government mean for the future of UK higher education?
QS Midweek Brief - July 1, 2026. How does the UK's presumptive PM view education? And what do the rankings tell us about the US?
⌯✈︎ From Bihar to London: Degree Apprenticeships, AI credentials, and a $350M bet on skills.
Work-integrated degrees gain traction; AI contributes to Oracle's 21,000 layoffs and AI literacy grows globally. Join us in NYC for the 25th Annual Back to School Summit.
Back to School 2026: The Next 25 Years Begin Here | Early Bird Ends June 30
For 25 years, the most influential leaders in higher education, business, government,
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How does China turn research strength into long-term global influence?
QS Midweek Brief - June 24, 2026. We continue with our analysis of the 2027 QS World University Rankings by looking China. And how are demographic shifts impacting East Asian institutions?
🌍 What's the biggest bet in AI? People.
Governments are making the biggest bet in AI on people. This week: national skilling at population scale, AI tutors for disadvantaged pupils, and more classroom screen bans. Join QS innovation summits in New York 🗽 and London 🇬🇧!
What can the QS World University Rankings 2027 tell us?
QS Midweek Brief - June 18, 2026.TThe 2027 QS World University Rankings is out now! And has the reversal of DOGE-era cuts restored trust in US research?
QS World University Rankings 2027: Full results revealed. East Asia and the Middle East make gains. China adds 13 universities.
The QS World University Rankings 2027 is now live. Across the 1,
📣 Announcing the 2026 Europe EdTech 200. Plus: London EdTech Week, AI skills and policy moves.
The 2026 Europe EdTech 200 lands as London EdTech Week begins, puts AI, workforce, and EdTech in focus.
📘 Education's new funding test: do graduates get hired?
US, UK, and state systems now define value by labor market results. How innovative systems are responding. Join the QS Innovation Webinar and Summits!