Ben Sowter (He/Him)

SVP@QS. Compilers of university rankings, business intelligence and data analytics for HE. Learning innovation and EdTech enthusiast. Father of two. Views own.

[Politecnico di Milano @polimi]

QS World University Rankings 2026: Politecnico di Milano ranks 98th: it is the first time that an Italian university enters the world's top 100 in the prestigious international ranking!

#QSWUR #Ranking #Polimi
@TopUnis @worlduniranking

https://t.co/TeTFuy5sf8

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Check out my latest article: Four astronauts and the quest for hope https://t.co/zWxv3z3fKD via @LinkedIn

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Delighted to join QS India Summit 2024 in Mamallapuram, Chennai. The Fireside Chat with Jessica Turner, CEO of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, amidst academicians and policymakers, was enriching. A valuable exchange of ideas that enhanced our collective knowledge.

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

A great honour to open our QS Americas Summit and launch #QSWUR Latin America and the Caribbean alongside Vice President Raquel Peña de Antuña hosted by @Unicaribe in the beautiful "living laboratory" of the Dominican Republic. From here may many journeys begin.

[Universidad del Caribe @UnicaribeOnline]

"La razón de estar aquí es nuestra misión: permitir a las personas motivadas de cualquier parte del mundo desarrollar su potencial.

Esta es una oportunidad de estar juntos para reflexionar y provocar un cambio, forjar alianzas"

@bensowter, Vicepresidente Senior @QSCorporate

[Imperial College London @imperialcollege]

For the second year in a row, we’ve been ranked 6th in the world and the top University in London by the QS World University Rankings!

Congratulations to everyone in #OurImperial community for making this happen💙

@worlduniranking #QSWUR

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

New method and new outcomes - inspiring to see our #1 for sustainability, @UCBerkeley, join the top 10 overall with the introduction of new measures this year. #QSWUR

[QS World University Rankings @worlduniranking]

The QS World University Rankings 2024 are LIVE!

What do you think about the top five? Let us know in the comments 👇

You can see the full results of the 20th edition of our rankings here: https://t.co/mTLwowKm0O

#QSWUR #UniversityRankings

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

"Information. Adaptation. Partnership. Iteration. The four pillars of change for universities" says @Shadi Hijazi

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Opening panel at the #QSHESummit Middle East & Africa in spectacular style at the American University of the Middle East

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Great job, Brett. And an important conversation...

[Brett Berquist @bberquist]

Is #highered doing enough for sustainability? leading the research but also walking the talk. Honoured to moderate Sustainable Futures panel Mon 20 Feb at #QSIndiaSummit 2023.

#sustainability @V_Rupa @UCNZ @bensowter @ClarkUniversity @lborouniversity

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

What a week that was!

[QS Quacquarelli Symonds @QSCorporate]

#QSReimagine has come to an end after four incredible days online and in Cairo and Philadelphia. Read our key takeaways on LinkedIn and share yours below.
https://t.co/YO1kfCaf04 @Wharton

[Mona Mourshed @Mona_Mourshed]

Proud that Generation has received this recognition from @ReimagineEdu that reflects the dedication and accomplishments of our graduates, team, partners, employers, and funders! #QSReimagine

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

@UNITAR take to the stage to close out an inspiring day at #QSReimagine here at Nova University's campus outside Cairo.

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Exciting to be in Egypt to start unpacking the outcomes of all this hard work...

[Serena Ricci @Sere_Ricci]

Spending the weekend checking the video pitches of #QSReimagine finalists: the top-scoring educational #innovations out of 1200 entries. I am blown away. Congrats to this amazing bunch of trailblazers. Y'all are shaping the future of #highered & #edtech 👏
See you in 10 days!

[Abu Dhabi University @abudhabiuni]

We proudly announce that seven senior ADU leadership team members will speak at the upcoming Reimagine Education Awards – the 'Oscars of Education,'  cohosted by ADU. #QSReimagine #HigherEducation @topunis #AbuDhabiUni

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Passionate appeal for us all to recognise that sacrifices are needed... drive less, fly less, think more. Excellent panel.

[Elsevier | Scopus @Scopus]

“We’re not being honest enough about the trade offs people are going to have to make,” says @rachelcmartin (who has flown for 1st time this year). This is where synoptic science comes in, where research is coupled w/a comprehensive summary of what is needed #QSHigherEdSummit

[Serena Ricci @Sere_Ricci]

Standing room only for @QSCorporate CMO Tim Edwards' masterclass on Best Practices in #highereducation Marketing and Branding for university leaders at #QSHigherEdSummit Asia Pacific!

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Busy, busy here in Jakarta...

[Shadi Hijazi @shadi]

Analysis of the rankings of Asian universities by @bensowter and @Leigh_Kamolins at #QSHigherEdSummit in Jakarta
#QSWUR #highered

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Professor Dawn Freshwater, President of @AucklandUni opens a fascinating panel on charting a sustainable future at #QSHigherEdSummit Asia Pacific 2022. Are universities taking these challenges seriously enough? The short answer... ?

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

A privilege and an honour to meet Prof Tan, President of @NUSingapore and his team earlier today to discuss performance, the future and the greater good.

[Ben Sowter (He/Him) @bensowter]

Big day at QS today...

[QS World University Rankings @worlduniranking]

#QS World University Rankings: #Sustainability 2023 are here! ​

Performance is ranked across two key categories: social impact and environmental impact. Congratulations to @ucberkeley who leads the way for both 🌍​

​Discover the full results: https://t.co/xYfiNrNMrA

​#QSWUR