Literally the Only News Worth Remembering From This Week

Submitted by staff.writer@qs.com on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 16:51

Written by Sabrina Collier and Mathilde Frot

Keeping up with all the news these days is impossible, there's just too much going on. Fortunately, we're here to sift through the headlines and let you know which key stories you need to remember.

This week in Trump 

Spare a thought for Donald Trump who’s had a pretty rough week... Here are some of the worst things that have happened to him this week.

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Muslim ban 2.0 Hours before it was set to take effect, a kick-ass Federal Judge issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s ‘revised’ Muslim Ban 2.0 across the US to show who was boss.

Tax returns A 2005 tax return of Donald Trump's was leaked to the press and revealed by MSNBC. Trump paid US$38m in tax on an income of over US$150m. The two-page document, which fails to list Trump’s sources of income, provides no evidence of tax evasion being committed, save for a legal loophole which Trump has pledged to close. Reporter Rachel Maddow has said she believes the US president may have leaked his own tax return, to deflect from other bad news.

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Panic in the GOP Trump’s American Health Care Bill as well as his proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, National Endowment to the Arts and Meals On Wheels both attracted cross-party vitriol this week, with top Republicans railing against him. Yet: 

In the European Union… 

Fees for Norway It’s currently free for everyone, but Norway's Conservative Party is planning to propose moderate (hmm) tuition fees for non-EU students. This seems to be following a trend – Finland will introduce non-EU fees in autumn this year, as will the German south-west state of Baden-Württemberg. On the bright side, if the fees are approved, it probably won’t be for some time - so get in while you can.

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Populism not so popular Over in the Netherlands, Prime Minister Mark Rutte is celebrating a third term as PM as his center-right party VVD defeated the anti-immigration Freedom Party, led by Geert Wilders. With both France and Germany also heading to the polls this year, European leaders are also breathing a sigh of relief, with Francois Hollande of France saying the vote is a "clear victory against extremism".

 

Headscarf ban The European Court of Justice has ruled employers can ban "any visible political, philosophical or religious sign" which means they can ban Muslim staff from wearing headscarves at work, as long as the ban is based on existing company policy that requires all employees to "dress neutrally". The rule can’t be based on a customer’s wishes and can’t be applied only to Muslims.

Meanwhile in Britannia…

2017 Budget The cabinet’s cash dollar man Phillip Hammond scraped the National Insurance hike for the self-employed, after scathing backlash from Conservative backbenchers, including David Cameron who was caught on camera saying the words: “breaking a manifesto promise… How stupid can you get”? All in all, this is good banter from the former Prime Minister who happens to know a thing or two about fire manifesto pledges…

Brexit Despite a protracted chit-chat in Parliament, the Brexit Bill turned out to be a damp squib, with the House of Commons rejecting two amendments from the House of Lords to protect the rights of EU citizens and have a chance to veto the final Brexit deal.

Indyref2 Beyond the Wall, Wildling-in-Chief Nicola Sturgeon has been throwing shade at Theresa May on Twitter this week, by declaring that Downing Street‘s haughty dismissal of indyref2 had “sealed the fate of the union”, providing conclusive evidence that she is in fact the human incarnation of the fire emoji and the Queen of Sass.

 

Sexual harassment We can’t believe this is still an issue in 2017. A report in the Guardian this week found sexual harassment by university staff is at “epidemic levels in the UK”, with 169 allegations against staff made in 2011-12 and 2016-17. 

Meanwhile, in the rest of the world...

Auckland on strike Trouble is brewing at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, with around 1,200 university staff rallying for higher and more equal pay for those at the bottom of the pay scale. Hopefully there aren't too many students left waiting for their essays to be marked...

Women officially more stressed than men Stressed about that essay deadline even though it’s weeks away? You’re not alone, ladies. According to The Physiological Society, women get more stressed about adverse events in life than men, from bereavement to losing your phone. Get the full story here

 

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Sorry doggies South Korea’s unpopular ousted president Park Geun-hye moved out of her presidential palace…and forgot her dogs. The dogs were a gift from her neighbors and recently gave birth to seven adorable puppies. The Korea Alliance for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is unsurprisingly not happy, but it’s unclear whether she’s actually broken the law. Read more at The Guardian

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It's not all bad news, though

The internet delighted in a viral BBC News clip of a Skype interview interrupted by two young children. Unsurprisingly, it didn't take long for the parodies to emerge...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Best Five Art & Design Schools in the World

Submitted by guest.writer@qs.com on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 11:19

This article is based on the results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017. To read about the most recent ranking of top art & design schools, click here.

The 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject are hot off the press, with 900 universities from over 80 countries ranked this year. You won’t have a better chance to find out which universities are at the top of their game for your chosen subject of study.

The Top 25 for Art & Design continues to be dominated by USA-based institutions, though they’re closely followed in representation by UK universities, with just a handful of schools from other countries making the cut. 

If you’re a first rate student with a real desire to study at one of the most well-respected art schools on the planet, this year’s top five are where you’ll want to apply. Producing some of the world’s most influential artists and designers, these schools are at the forefront of technology, providing first class teaching and a passion for research and innovation. Here’s a bit more info about them

Royal College of Art: United Kingdom

Topping the rankings for Art & Design is the UK’s prestigious Royal College of Art.  If you choose RCA for your studies, you’ll find yourself studying in a college full of history (180 years of it in fact) in the country’s vibrant and diverse capital of London. 

A long history doesn’t mean an outdated approach however, as RCA prides itself on being at the centre of pioneering design. The College proudly boasts: Products designed by RCA graduates are all around us, from the Routemaster bus to the Dyson vacuum cleaner…the original NHS bed to modern end-of-life care”

RCA provides a mixture of creative freedom and strong academic framework.  A recipe that definitely seems to work, as the college has topped the QS charts for the third year in a row.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): USA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks as Best University in the World for 2017 (an achievement they’ve managed to maintain for five years in a row) and takes second place in the Art & Design rankings. 

This is an outstanding institution to study your creative degree with a long list of talented alumni and an impressive mission statement to match. The university says: “The arts at MIT connect creative minds across disciplines and encourage a lifetime of exploration and self-discovery. They are rooted in experimentation, risk-taking and imaginative problem-solving.”

First-class facilities and benefits await you here, ranging from a museum and visual research centre hosting innovative exhibitions, to a whole host of competitions, grants and awards. 

Parsons School of Design at the New School: USA

Up one place from 2016 is New York-based Parsons School of Design, offering a range of cross-disciplinary creative Art & Design courses.

As if studying in the Big Apple wasn't inspiring enough, the school also offers a research-led culture that puts them at the forefront of the arts. While at Parsons you’re not only challenged to become a master of your craft, but also to create “more reflectively, resourcefully, and responsibly than you ever have before.”

Mentoring, practical experience and building links with external industry are also at the heart of Parson’s courses. The opportunity to study at their European campus in Paris is also available, giving you the chance to experience a different continent and culture.

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): USA

Rhode Island School of Design is conveniently sandwiched between the cultural hubs of Boston and New York in the vibrant and arty city of Providence.

As one of the most long standing Art & Design colleges in the USA (founded in 1877), RISD has a strong sense of history, with a mission to “make lasting contributions to a global society through critical thinking, scholarship and innovation.”

Alongside an art museum and one of the longest-standing independent art college libraries in the USA, RISD also offers a Nature Lab.  Designed as a resource for exploring the “patterns, structures and interactions of designs in nature”, the lab offers a unique way to enhance your studies.

Pratt Institute: USA

Last but not least is Pratt Institute, a New York based school and “living lab of craft and creativity”with three campuses in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Utica.

Lecturers and alumni include a long list of well-respected artists, designers and scholars. Studying at Pratt will give you access to an institute whose “interdisciplinary curriculum promotes collaborative and creative strategies for design thinking and provides students with unparalleled training facilities.” 

Pratt offers an eclectic range of arts programs ranging from Photography and Fashion to Creative Arts Therapy and Urban Design.

Emily Valentine writes for Inspiring Interns, a graduate recruitment agency which specializes in sourcing candidates for internships and giving out graduate careers advice. To browse their graduate jobs, visit their website. 

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Every Difficult Thing About Moving Back Home After a Year Abroad

Submitted by craig@qs.com on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 16:49

By far, the worst part of any year abroad is that it can only last a year. It doesn't matter how nervously you anticipated it in the months before you left, when the time comes to go home you wish there was a way you could stay for longer. "Surely it's not been a year already?", you'll say to anyone who'll listen. You'll even delay packing until the last possible moment, as if not putting your clothes into a suitcase will somehow convince your university to let you stay abroad for a bit longer. 

Eventually, though, the day will come when it's time to say emotional goodbyes and head home. Sure, it's nice to see your family and return to a more familiar life, but it will take months, maybe even years, to adjust fully. Until that happens, be prepared for pretty much everything to annoy you.

Everything and everyone has changed

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It's only been a year but it seems like everyone back home has decided to have a competition to be as different as possible by the time you've returned. Dad's decided to age gracefully by shaving his hair off and going bald, your younger sister now has a boyfriend (how is that OK, you were never allowed to have a boy stay over at her age) and the family cat doesn't seem to remember who you are even more.

Things are even worse in your circle of friends, where a quick-fire round of dumpings and datings has completely altered the relationship dynamics. Even where you live has changed for the worse, replacing your favorite shops and closing your favorite bar. It's practically not your home anymore.

You can no longer live like a tourist

Without a doubt, one of the best parts of a year abroad is having the luxury of treating your home for a year like a tourist. Every weekend becomes a mini-holiday, spent seeing the local sights or taking a magnificent day trip to somewhere nearby. Everything is new and exciting and completely Instagrammable and it's fabulous. Back home, not so much. Now, weekends are boring and the tourists are the ones getting in your way, over-crowding public transport and generally being an all-round nuisance.   

You miss all of your year abroad friends...

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Yes, there's Skype/WhatsApp/Snapchat/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Google+/hand-written letters (just joking, nobody writes letters anymore), but it's not the same as actually being in the same room as all the people you got to know on your year abroad. Every day that passes, you can practically hear your lives drifting further apart and you can't help but panic.

...and you're out of the loop with your friends from home

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Having to leave one group of friends behind wouldn't be so hard if your friends from home hadn't all gone and completely changed. You've missed out on a whole year of in-jokes and experiences, which means in every conversation you just have to stay quiet and hope you'll eventually get an opportunity to tell them about the time you went to a techno club while you were in Berlin. Speaking of which...

Nobody wants to hear your year abroad stories

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Which is annoying, because they're really good stories. You've spent the last year having completely new experiences and embracing a different culture, but you've got nobody to share it with. Sure, you can tell your parents some of your stories, and they'll listen, but you can't tell them everything. There's some stuff you just don't want them to know. Try and bring up any of your wilder year abroad stories with friends though and they'll either roll their eyes or just stop listening.

You've neglected all the hobbies you picked up while abroad

Living abroad meant embracing a completely new lifestyle and trying lots of new things. Maybe it was yoga or some other new-age form of exercise and meditation. Or perhaps you became an avid photographer, chronicling your new environment. Whatever it was, it's a lot less appealing now you're back home where everything is grey and dull. You can't even get convince your mum to make paella.

Everyone says you dress weirdly now

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Personally, you would say your sense of style has merely evolved as a result of being exposed to a different culture. All your friends just think you look odd though.

Your parents won't stop saying how happy they are now you're home

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Yes, you can understand they must have found it tough while you were away in a different country, but the way they go on about it you would think you'd spent the last year in a warzone. Wait until you tell them you plan to spend the next summer traveling, they'll be devastated.

You now find a lot of things about your country really weird

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Growing up, you didn't notice anything wrong about the place you're from. How could you? It was all you knew. However, now your eyes have been opened to another culture, it's a lot harder to not see the flaws. Everything about your country now seems weird or off-putting. You can't avoid it. From the way people drive their cars and interact with strangers, to the things people drink or watch on television, everything seems quaint, simple and utterly, utterly wrong.

Whenever you're feeling sad, people assume it's because you're missing being abroad

Even if they're right, it's not helpful to have someone go ,"Aww, it must be so tough, missing all the friends you made on your year abroad. Do you reckon you'll actually ever see them again?"

You've still not unpacked

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And you never will.

 

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What the Different GMAT Sections Actually Mean

Submitted by helen@qs.com on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 15:59

Newcomers to the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) can't be blamed for finding the whole thing a little baffling. If you've not looked at one before, this guide to the sections and scoring system should help you before you proceed any further with your MBA application.

What is the GMAT?

The GMAT is considered to be one of the clearest indicators of your ability to succeed on a master's of business administration (MBA) course. Over 2,100 institutions around the world use the GMAT exam as part of the selection criteria for their programs.

The test itself is administered in 112 test centers around the world. Applicants apply directly to the center of their choice where they will be required to undertake an examination of up to four hours, which covers the GMAT sections listed below. The overall score is a composite of the sections.

Section one: Integrated reasoning

Integrated reasoning is the newest of GMAT sections to be added to the test, administrated since 2012. It is designed to measure a test taker’s ability to evaluate data presented in multiple formats from various sources.

The integrated reasoning section is broken down into four different question types: table analysis, graphics interpretation, multisource reasoning, and a two-part analysis. Candidates are tested on the following skills:

•             Combining and using information from multiple sources to solve complex problems

•             Synthesizing information presented in graphics, numbers and text

•             Assessing relevant information from different sources

•             Organizing information to see relationships and to solve multiple problems

Section two: Analytical writing assessment (AWA)

Candidates are required to analyze and critique an argument for the AWA section of examination. The test is 30 minutes long and is scored by a computerized reading evaluation and also by a human being at GMAC (the administrators of the test) – this mark does not contribute towards your total GMAT score.

Scores are ranged between 1-6 points with 1 being the lowest and 6 the highest.

Section three: Quantitative

The quantitative section of the examination tends to inspire the greatest level of fear in test takers. However, the math problems are of a secondary school level.

There are two types of quantitative questions: problem solving and data sufficiency. This test measures a student’s ability to analyze data and draw conclusions using reasoning skills. No calculators are allowed for this section of examination – however, candidates are given a wet erase pen and laminated graph paper to answer questions.

Section four: Verbal

Business education is not all about mathematics – you’ll need a wide of skills. The GMAT is designed accordingly. The verbal section measures your ability to evaluate arguments, read and understand written material and adapt samples to standard written English.

The reading passages range between one paragraph to several passages long and cover a wide variety of subject areas such as social sciences, history, business-related areas and physical sciences.

Candidates are required to demonstrate the following:

•             An understanding of words and statements

•             Drawing implications from facts and statements in the reading passages

•             Acknowledging the relationships between significant points and concepts

•             Understanding the author's point of view and their arguments

Critical reasoning questions are designed to test – as the name suggests – the reasoning skills involved in making arguments, evaluating arguments and formulating a plan of action accordingly. Candidates must:

•             Demonstrate argument construction

•             Evaluate arguments

•             Formulate and evaluate a plan of action

GMAT scores

Total GMAT scores range from 200 to 800, with two-thirds of test takers scoring between 400 and 600. The total score is based on your verbal and quantitative scores only, with the analytical writing assessment and integrated reasoning scored separately.

Data released by GMAC says the average GMAT score of all test takers is about 550. You’ll probably need a 600 to be competitive for admission to a top school, and a 700 to contend at an elite one. After completion of the examination, scores will be sent to the programs that students selected within twenty days. Scores can be cancelled right after the test. You can retake the test five times in any 12 month period, but be warned – schools will be able to see all your scores from the past five years, which is how long your score will remain valid.

Aside from GMAT scores, students should also focus on fine-tuning their supporting documents and personable skills when applying to their preferred schools. Admissions teams often wish to enroll candidates who can demonstrate motivation and a driven personality that goes beyond a good GMAT score.

This article was originally published on TopMBA.com in May 2015. 

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Top Universities for Anatomy & Physiology in 2017

Submitted by craig@qs.com on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 15:44

This year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject features four new subjects for the very first time, bringing the total number of subjects covered to an eye-watering 46. One of these new arrivals on the scene is anatomy & physiology, with 100 universities from around the world assessed and ranked. These institutions can all now proudly brag about their anatomy & physiology ranking for the first time ever, while students from every continent who are interested in this course are now able to find a top university near them.

Check out the table below for the global top 10 universities in this year’s subject ranking, or keep reading to find out more about some of the best universities in each part of the world.

Top 10 universities for anatomy & physiology in the world
Based upon the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017

1University of OxfordUnited Kingdom
2University of CambridgeUK
3McGill UniversityCanada
4=Stanford UniversityUnited States
4=UCL (University College London)UK
6Columbia UniversityUS
7Johns Hopkins UniversityUS
8University of TorontoCanada
9University of TokyoJapan
10University of SydneyAustralia

Best universities for anatomy & physiology in the United States and Canada

As well as being responsible for half of the top 10, the United States and Canada are also home to 37 of the 100 top universities for anatomy & physiology. 11 of those institutions are Canadian, with the University of British Columbia joining McGill and Toronto in the top 20.

Outside the top 10, the highest-ranked American universities are the University of Michigan (12th), University of Pennsylvania (17th), Duke University (21st) and University of California, Davis (UCD) (28th).

Best universities for anatomy & physiology in Europe

Europe beats North America for representation in this year’s rankings with 38 universities on the list, one more than the United States and Canada combined. The United Kingdom are the dominant force in Europe, with three universities in the top five and 13 featured in total. Notable performers include King’s College London, ranked 13th, and the University of Bristol, ranked 15th.

Germany is the next best-performing European country with five universities on the list. However, only one of these makes the top 50: the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Germany’s neighbors Switzerland are just behind them with four universities in this ranking: 20th-placed University of Zurich and joint 39th-placed University of Lausanne.

Italy, Netherlands and Sweden are all represented by three universities each. Only Italy is represented in the top 50, with two universities earning that distinction: the Università di Bologna (UNIBO) (38th) and the Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD) (42nd). The three Dutch universities ranked 51-100 are the Erasmus University Rotterdam, Maastricht University and University of Groningen, while the three Swedish universities are Lund University, the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University.

A pair of fine universities represent Belgium in this year’s rankings, the best-performing of which is the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in joint 46th. France also has two representatives on the list, both of which are ranked 51-100: the Université Paris Descartes and the Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC).

Finally, Denmark, Norway and Spain all have just the one hotbed of anatomical and physiological brilliance each. Denmark’s University of Copenhagen is the best-performing of these with a very credible 16th place. Not far behind them is Spain’s Universitat de Barcelona (UB) in 32nd. The University of Oslo from Norway is ranked 51-100.

Best universities for anatomy & physiology in Asia

Only four Asian countries are represented in the inaugural anatomy & physiology rankings, though each one apart from Singapore has more than one representative on the list. Japan lead the way with five top universities, including the University of Tokyo in the top 10. Lower down, the next-best performer is Kyoto University in 30th.

China and Taiwan both feature twice in the ranking, with Peking University in 25th placed the best-performing of the bunch. Taiwan’s two universities, the National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Yang Ming University, are both ranked 51-100.

Singapore’s sole entrant is the National University of Singapore (NUS) in joint 46th place.

Best universities for anatomy & physiology in Australia and New Zealand

Australia or New Zealand might be the place for budding anatomy & physiology enthusiasts to study as nine universities from these two countries are included in this year’s ranking, all of which are in the top 50. As well as the University of Sydney in the top 10, Australia has three more representatives in the top 20: the University of Melbourne, the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Australian National University (ANU).

New Zealand only has two universities in the ranking but both have performed extremely well. The University of Otago is ranked 24th, while the University of Auckland is just ten places behind in 34th.

Best universities for anatomy & physiology in the rest of the world

Elsewhere, Brazil is the only other country with more than one representative on the list with three universities all ranked 51-100. They are the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

Mexico only has one university on the list but they make the top 50 (just). 50th-placed Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) are flying the flag for an entire nation, as are the sole representatives from both Argentina and South Africa. The Universidad de Buenos Aires and the University of Cape Town are both ranked 51-100.

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Top Universities for Economics in 2017

Submitted by sabrina@qs.com on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 11:31

Click here to discover the top universities for economics in 2019.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 includes a ranking of the world’s top universities for economics and econometrics, and has been expanded this year to now showcase 400 leading institutions around the world. Based on a methodology which assesses academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact, the ranking should serve as a useful tool to those seeking a strong long-term return on investment for their economics degree.

Top 10 Universities for Economics Worldwide

Based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017

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Name of Institution

Location

1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

United States

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Harvard University

US

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Stanford University

US

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University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

US

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London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

United Kingdom

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Princeton University

US

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University of Chicago

US

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University of Oxford

UK

9

Yale University

US

10

Columbia University

US

See the full ranking of top economics schools >

 

Top universities for economics in the US & Canada

The US claims an impressive 85 out of 400 positions in the economics ranking, including 21 positions in the top 50. As well as all but two of the top 10 in the table above, other high-ranking US universities for economics include: the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (12th), the University of Pennsylvania (13th), New York University (NYU) (14th), and Northwestern University (15th).

Neighboring Canada is home to 18 more of the world’s best economics schools, including the University of Toronto (21st) and the University of British Colombia (=25th), with three more institutions in the top 100.

Top universities for economics in Europe

The UK claims 42 of the world’s top economics schools, nine of which are featured in the top 100. The University of Cambridge just misses out on a spot in the top 10 (ranked 11th for economics), with UCL (University College London) (17th) the London Business School (=25th) and the University of Warwick (=25th) all joining it in the top 50.

Next up is Germany with 23 representatives in the economics ranking this year, three of which are in the top 100: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and Universität Mannheim.

Italy also performs well, and is represented by 20 of the world’s best economics schools, with the specialized institution Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (16th) leading the way. France has 11 universities in this year’s economics ranking, including Ecole Polytechnique ParisTech and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne at 51-100.

A further nine leading institutions for this field can be found in Spain, led by Universitat Pompeu Fabra at 34th. Also with nine top economics schools is the Netherlands, of which three are in the top 50: the University of Amsterdam, the Erasmus University Rotterdam, and Tilburg University.

Sweden and Switzerland have seven representatives in the economics ranking each, with Stockholm School of Economics (41st) taking the lead in Sweden, while Switzerland’s ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich both also feature in the top 50.

Belgium and Russia each offer six top economics schools each. Belgium’s KU Leuven is ranked 51-100 while Russia’s National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE) is the country’s highest ranked economics school and is also placed 51-100.

Denmark is home to five more of the world’s top universities for economics including two in the top 100 (Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen).

Austria, Norway and Portugal can each claim to be home to four of the world’s best economics schools each, including the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration and Austria’s University of Vienna, both at 101-150.

Meanwhile Finland, Greece and Ireland each have three representatives in the economics ranking, with Ireland’s Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) both faring well at 101-150.

Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania have two entrants each, with Hungary’s Central European University the highest ranked at 151-200. Lastly, Lithuania and Slovenia enter the economics ranking this year with one representative each.

Top universities for economics in Asia 

Asia is also home to a large number of the world’s best economics schools, with 16 in China alone, including Peking University (=32nd) and Tsinghua University (=36th).

Close behind is Japan with 13 representatives in this year’s economics ranking, led by the University of Tokyo in joint 30th, while Hitotsubashi University and Kyoto University also feature in the top 100.

Next up is South Korea with 10 top universities for economics, half of which are new entries in 2017. Seoul National University is the country’s leading institution in 40th place, with two more South Korean entrants in the top 100: Korea University and Yonsei University.

Hong Kong and Taiwan are home to seven of the best economics schools each, with three Hong Kong institutions featured in the global top 50. They are the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (24th), the University of Hong Kong (=36th) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (46th). National Taiwan University (NTU) is Taiwan’s highest ranked institution for economics at 51-100. Malaysia meanwhile has five offerings, led by Universiti Malaya (UM) at 151-200. 

Singapore claims three more of the world’s top universities for economics, all of which are in the top 150 and led by National University of Singapore (NUS) in 20th.

Other Asian countries featured include India with four top economics schools, while Thailand has two and Indonesia enters the ranking this year with one representative.

Top universities for economics in Australia & New Zealand

Australia claims 19 of the world’s top economics schools, seven of which are in the top 100.  In the top 50 are the Australian National University, the University of Melbourne, the University of New South WalesMonash University and the University of Sydney

Neighboring New Zealand has seven representatives in this year’s economics ranking, led by the University of Auckland at 51-100, while the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago are both ranked 151-200.

Top universities for economics in Latin America

Brazil is the most-represented country in this region, with seven economics schools featured. Of these, Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is the highest-ranked at 101-150.

Argentina is home to four top universities for economics, with Universidad Torcuato Di Tella climbing from 201-300 to 151-200.

Mexico and Colombia each have three institutions featured, with Colombia’s Universidad de Los Andes Colombia the highest ranked at 101-150.  Finally, Peru enters the economics ranking this year with one entrant.

Top universities for economics in Africa & the Middle East

South Africa has four representatives in this year’s ranking, including three new entries. Of the four, University of Cape Town is the best performer at 251-300.

Over in the Middle East, Turkey enters the economics ranking in 2017 with four institutions featured, including Koç University at 301-350.  Israel has three entrants, including two ranked 101-150: Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University.

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Top Computer Science Schools in 2017

Submitted by sabrina@qs.com on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 11:22

Discover the top universities for computer science in the US in 2019 here, or click here for the full table. 

Interested in studying computer science at one of the world’s leading universities? The QS World University Rankings by Subject can help, featuring a ranking of the 500 leading institutions around the world for computer science, based on a methodology which assesses employer and academic reputations as well as research impact.

Read on for an overview of the top computer science schools in each world region, or click here to view the full results.

Top 10 Computer Science Schools in the World

Based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017

Rank

Name of Institution

Location

1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

United States

2

Stanford University

US

3

Carnegie Mellon University

US 

4

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

US

5

University of Cambridge

United Kingdom

6

Harvard University

US

7

University of Oxford

UK

8

Princeton University

US

9

ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)

Switzerland

10=

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Singapore

10=

University of Toronto

Canada

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Top computer science schools in the US & Canada  

The US has a major presence in the computer science ranking, this year, claiming 92 of the 500 entries, including six in the top 10 and 15 more in the top 50. As well as those featured above, other top universities for computer science in the US include:  University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (13th), the University of Washington (=16th, up 12 places), Cornell University (=21st) and  the University of Texas at Austin (26th).

Nearby Canada is home to 19 top computer science schools, with the University of Toronto climbing one place to now rank joint 10th. The other Canadian institutions featured in the top 100 are the University of British Colombia (23rd), the University of Waterloo (31st) and McGill University (51-100).

Top computer science schools in Europe

The UK has 46 entrants in this year’s computer science ranking, five of which are in the top 50. Outside of the top 10 above, these are:  Imperial College London (12th), the University of Edinburgh (=21st) and UCL (University College London) (37th).

Germany also performs well, boasting 29 of the world’s top universities for computer science, with Technische Universität München (TU Munich) the highest-ranked at 40th.  France is another strong contender with 20 top computer science schools, led by ENS Paris at 51-100.

Meanwhile Italy has 16 representatives in the computer science ranking, with the Politecnico di Milano the country’s leading entrant at 49th place. Next up is the Netherlands with 10 institutions ranked among the top universities for computer science, with Delft University of Technology and the University of Amsterdam both included in the top 100.

A further nine leading universities for this field can be found in Spain, including the Politécnica de Madrid, up from 201-250 to 101-150 this year. Russia is home to eight of the world’s top universities for computer science, including Lomonosov Moscow State University at 48th.

Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland have seven top computer schools apiece – Switzerland’s ETH Zurich is in the top 10, with Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) ranked joint 24th, while Sweden’s top entry is  KTH, Royal Institute of Technology (51-100) and Ireland’s is University College Dublin (UCD) (101-150).

Austria and Belgium have six entrants in the computer science ranking each, with one university in the top 100 each – Belgium’s KU Leuven and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (Vienna University of Technology). Of Greece’s five top computer science schools, National Technical University of Athens is the leader at 101-150.

Elsewhere in Europe, Poland, the Czech Republic, Finland and Denmark each have four top universities for computer science each. Of these, Denmark’s representatives perform best, with Aarhus University (51-100) and the University of Copenhagen both ranked in the top 150.

Poland and Portugal meanwhile have three top computer science schools each, Hungary has two, and Luxembourg, Estonia and Slovenia have one entrant each. Of these countries, Portugal’s University of Lisbon is the highest-ranked at 101-150, making an impressive leap from 301-350 last year.

Top computer science schools in Asia

Asia also offers a large number of the world’s top universities for computer science, with 33 entrants from China alone. Three of these feature in the global top 50: Tsinghua University (15th), Peking University (=16th) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (45th).

South Korea also performs well, boasting 18 representatives in the computer science ranking this year, including KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Seoul National University (SNU) in the top 50.

Taiwan has 13 entrants in the ranking, with National Taiwan University leading the way in 41st. Meanwhile Malaysia, India and Japan each boast 12 top computer science schools. India’s the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi are in the top 100, three Malaysian institutions are in the top 100, including Universiti Malaya (UM), and  Japan also has three entrants in the top 100, led by the University of Tokyo in 18th place for computer science. 

Hong Kong performs very well in the computer science ranking, with all but one of its six entrants placed in the global top 100 for the subject.  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (19th) and the University of Hong Kong (=24th) are the territory’s two highest-ranked universities in this field.

Singapore may only have three top universities for computer science, but two achieve positions in the top 50:  NUS is joint 10th, while Nanyang University of Technology (NTU) is ranked 20th.

Elsewhere in Asia, Pakistan has four representatives in the computer science ranking, Singapore has three, Thailand has two and Indonesia has one.

Top computer science schools in Latin America

Brazil appears to be the leading Latin American country to study computer science, boasting 11 institutions in this year’s ranking, including two in the top 100 - the Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp).

Mexico has five representatives in the ranking, led by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) at 101-150. Chile is home to three top computer science schools, with Universidad de Chile the highest-ranked (again at 101-150). Finally, Colombia and Argentina each have one university featured in this year’s ranking. 

Top computer science schools in Australia & New Zealand

Australia can lay claim to 22 of the world’s top universities for computer science, eight of which feature in the top 100. The four highest-ranked Australian universities are the University of Melbourne (14th ), Australian National University (ANU) (36th), the University of New South Wales (42nd) and the University of Sydney (43rd).

In New Zealand, there are seven top computer science schools, with University of Auckland leading the way at 51-100.

Top computer science schools in Africa & the Middle East 

Over in the Middle East, Israel claims seven of the world’s top universities for computer science, with Technion - Israel Institute of Technology the highest ranked at 51-100. Saudi Arabia has four schools in the computer science ranking, while Turkey has six (including two new entries this year). Another Middle Eastern country featured is Lebanon, with its sole entrant the American University of Beirut (AUB) ranked 451-500.

South Africa has two representatives in the ranking, including the University of Cape Town in the 351-400 range. Egypt’s only entry, Cairo University, is also ranked 351-400 for computer science.

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9 Steps to Land a Cyber Security Job, According to Experts

Submitted by sponsored.cont… on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 11:14

Sponsored by the Cyber Security Center at the University of Warwick

Cyber security has always been a thrilling and technologically advanced field to work in, but there’s no doubt it got a boost in popularity with the debut of the popular TV series Mr. Robot, and its lead character Elliot Alderson.

Whatever your reasons for being interested in working in cyber security, you’ve probably found your career counselor’s knowledge of cyber security leaves something to be desired.

Fortunately, the cyber-specialists running the University of Warwick’s Cyber Security programs: MSc Cyber Security Engineering and MSc Cyber Security and Management, can help. Here’s everything they reckon you need to know in order to be well-armed when you join the cyber security battle.

1. Read cyber security stories online

To break into cyber security, you need to stay on top of trends happening in the tech sector. Sign up to Slashdot’s weekly newsletter for a concise digest of news about devices, cyber security policy, and brand and consumer trends. (Also follow Slashdot on Twitter, Facebook and Google+).

Complement your reading material with stories from The Register, a really helpful resource of news about emergent tech, data, security, business and science. If you like, you can also follow the publication on Google+, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for live updates.

2. Practice your skills on capture the flag (CTF) games

There are many capture the flag games available online to help students practice their cyber security skills including cryptography, computer forensics (the analysis and recovery of data) and hacking. Among them, PicoCTF involves using reverse engineering, hacking, decryption and other skills to resolve the mystery behind the sudden disappearance of your character’s father.

3. Experiment with a second computer

To work in cyber security, you need to teach yourself the basics, and these days you can learn most things online. So, here are a few things you could play around with at home if you had a second computer.

Firstly, install Linux, BSD, Qubes OS and other operating systems on it.

Then, plug it to an Arduino board (i.e. an electronics platform that can read input like a light or touch sensor or your social media messages), and turn it into an output (publishing something on Twitter, switching on an LED or whatever).

Don’t forget. Install security and (with permission) monitor the networks that you connect to.

4. Learn how to program!

This is a pretty major one. To work in cyber security, you need to know how to program in languages such as Python, C or Assembler… But happily, the web is teeming with free resources specifically designed to help aspiring programmers. Check out Code Academy, a freemium interactive learning tool that covers a broad range of modules – from HTML and CSS to JavaScript and PHP. So, get coding! Or check out these 27 online resources to learn how to code.

5. Talk to as many cyber security professionals as you can

Attend networking events and cyber clubs aimed at young people and professionals looking to break into the industry. Does your country run any schemes designed to nurture talent in cyber security? What about schools and clubs? For those of you living in the UK, the National Cyber Security Center’s ‘New Talent’ web page is worth a read.

6. Don’t underestimate the importance of ethics and integrity

Working in cyber security, you need to be behaving responsibility and with integrity at all times – an especially fraught task given the nature of the work. So, think about the content you publish on your social media accounts and be especially wary of posting insensitive material which could come back to haunt you later in life. You need to be able to demonstrate you’re trustworthy.

7. Research other disciplines

Cyber security is not just a technical discipline. Knowing about psychology, economics, persuasive language and data science will make you a far more effective cyber security professional.

8. Read these books

The American mathematician and philosopher, Norbert Wiener, who taught Math at MIT and was also a famous child prodigy, defined cybernetics as “the scientific study of control and communication in the animal and the machine”. To work in cyber security, you need to be familiar with the concepts within cybernetics, particularly applied to the control of devices and the analysis of information.

Start by reading:

And also:

  • The Cuckoo’s Egg: Tracking a Spy through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll.

9. Go to grad school

The University of Warwick’s Masters’ programs in Cyber Security combine research-led teaching with real-world input, at one of the world’s top universities.  These courses train students for careers in cyber security and are provisionally certified by GCHQ (National Cyber Security Centre).  By studying an MSc, you’ll get a clear understanding of the cyber threat landscape.  You’ll gain the skills to build and manage secure systems, and will be equipped to apply these strategically within an organization.  Graduating with a Masters in Cyber Security from Warwick will be a surefire way to kick-start your career!

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