What is QS GEN?
QS GEN is an online platform where higher education institutions and related education organisations can communicate their latest developments and press releases to a global audience. These stories may sometimes feature in the QS News Bites, a bi-weekly newsletter, where they gain amplified visibility. To subscribe, please click here.
Who can submit stories?
QS GEN welcomes submission from anyone or any institution with compelling insights related to higher education and international education. We prioritise articles that offer valuable perspectives and contribute to meaningful discussions. To maintain journalistic integrity, we do not publish content with a marketing focus.
Please note that we generally do not publish “day in the life” narratives, staff profiles and routine new programme announcements, unless the stories are newsworthy.
To ensure your submission aligns with our editorial standards, we recommend familiarising yourself with the inverted pyramid writing structure – a standard practice for news articles.
How do I submit a story?
Please register to submit a story. We manually screen new registrations and generally only accept accounts from universities and related institutions such as accreditation agencies, and PR agencies which represent a university.
We encourage submissions to be concise, ideally within a 500-word limit.
Do you publish every story?
QS maintains full editorial discretion over all submitted content. This includes the right to edit, revise, or decline publication of any submission, for any reason. We may choose not to publish certain items without providing specific justifications.
To ensure a balanced publication schedule, we advise limiting the number of submissions. In some cases, we may stagger the release of approved articles.
How much does it cost?
It is free to both submit stories and read QS GEN.
Do you write your own stories?
The team publishes a monthly digital magazine, QS Insights Magazine, which offers insights and analysis on higher education developments and trends. It features essays and interviews with leading figures in the industry, as well in-depth coverage of pressing topics in higher education. If you are interested in contributing a story to QSIM, please reach out to [email protected] with your pitch.
Do you offer premium services?
We do not provide a premium service, however, we are always happy to provide some guidance on how to submit a story and in what editorial style it should be submitted. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Advertising banners are also available to purchase. Please contact [email protected] for rates and a booking form.
Why can’t I comment on stories?
We have decided to not include a comments section for the time being. However, if you wish to share your thoughts on a specific article, you can post the story on social media.
What should I do if I want QS GEN to remove a story?
Write to us at [email protected] and our editors will review your request.
Can I submit stories anonymously?
No. Occasionally we may need to clarify a story and contact the person who submitted it.
If I give you a tip, will you write a story about it?
We welcome suggestions for trends and headlines we should cover.
Is QS GEN indexed by Google News?
QS GEN is now being indexed by Google News. Therefore, your stories will appear on Google News’ news alert and search results – just like news articles from the BBC and CNN.
How does QS GEN help readers?
QS GEN helps you stay informed by bringing together news directly from the sources in higher education. This is especially valuable for researchers, policy makers and journalists. By making all this information searchable in one place, it simplifies the process of understanding the global higher education landscape.
Who owns QS GEN?
QS GEN is a service of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Pte Ltd. For more information about QS please visit www.qs.com.