QS World University Rankings 2024: Excellence & Exploration (am session) - (on demand)
Published On: July 10, 2023
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our QS World University Rankings, we would like you to join us for an insightful session where we will discuss what it means to be a globally excellent university in today's higher education system.
QS sits in the privileged position of being a nexus point in the higher education sector – connected to millions of students, hundreds of thousands of academics and employers, and thousands of institutions worldwide.
The missions of world-class higher education institutions are evolving; commitment to sustainability is becoming a core purpose, developing highly employable graduates is becoming even more important and deeper international research collaboration is necessary to meet the world’s greatest challenges.
Join us as we look at examples of institutions who are meeting these expectations, and how the sector can use this as an opportunity to reframe their performance.
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Our Panel Member - Drew MacFarlane |
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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. |
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Our Panel Member - Leigh Kamolins |
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Leigh Kamolins is Director of Analytics & Evaluation at QS. He is responsible for the organization’s rankings, ratings and analytics insight platforms. He has a background in performance evaluation, quality assurance and evaluation system design spanning the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Australia. Leigh led a team reporting on a key school reform programme for the UK Department for Education and designed anti-corruption and human rights monitoring frameworks in the public sector in Australia. He has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Monash University in Australia including a period studying abroad at King’s College London and is currently an Executive MBA Fellow at the Central European University in Vienna. He is passionate about equalities and access to quality education. |
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Our Panel Member - Alice Wei |
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Alice (Wei) Wei is a seasoned senior consultant specialising in higher education. With a wealth of experience in data analytics product, rankings, ratings, reputation management, and global engagement, she brings valuable insights and strategic guidance to universities worldwide. Throughout her career, she has provided consulting services to universities across East and Central Asia, Europe, and the UK. Her expertise in navigating the complexities of the higher education landscape and her commitment to fostering global engagement have been instrumental in helping institutions enhance their academic standing, improve their data-driven decision-making, and thrive in an increasingly competitive global environment. Alice holds a Master's degree in Comparative Education, complemented by an MBA from Imperial College London, which equips her with a strong foundation in both educational theories and business management. |
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