In this edition of QS Insights Magazine 23, we explore the myth of overwork in the area of academic research. Other stories in the edition take a look at how young universities build reputation in a short space of time, and how China’s investments are shaping its role as a global competitor in the AI landscape. The issue also features the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr Rigoberta Menchú Tum discussing life, as well as how universities can use Indigenous wisdom to empower all.