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QS Rankings: Philosophy, Policy, and Procedures - (on demand)

Published On: September 4, 2023


Whether you're new to our rankings or need a refresher, join us as we walk you through the steps, we take to create our rankings. Join us for one of the two available sessions.

Join us to learn about the philosophy behind our rankings.
Understand the reasons behind the policies.
Learn or remind yourselves of rankings processes.
Discuss these policies and processes with us.

Note: this webinar will not discuss individual metrics or methodologies.
Our Panel Member - Drew MacFarlane

Dr. Andrew (Drew) MacFarlane completed his MA at the Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow), before going on to do a masters in linguistics and PhD in psychology. He lectured at the University of York, before going on to work in international admissions consulting in Shanghai. He is the Senior Research Manager at QS, responsible for overseeing the development, governance, and integrity of our rankings.

Our Panel Member - Ludovic Highman

Ludovic is currently Strategic Rankings Consultant and Secretary to the QS Global Rankings Advisory Board. He is also an Associate Professor in Higher Education Management at the University of Bath. Previously, he was a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Global Higher Education, based at the University College London’s Institute of Education, and a Research Centre Associate at the University of Oxford. His teaching and research interests lie at the intersection between contemporary European studies and higher education studies. Ludovic’s research is focused primarily on global and international higher education, higher education policy and higher education in Europe. He is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and the University of Cambridge. Ludovic sits on a number of boards including the Hinrich’s Foundation Trade Rankings Consultative Committee and is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Innovations in Education and Teaching International

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