QS Insights Magazine #37, Minds in motion 2026, brings together global higher education leaders to spotlight the trends they are watching this year. Throughout their essays , contributors explore the need to rethink common problems, make strategic choices, and lead through ongoing uncertainty. Key themes include the implications of AI and skills shifts, widening divides in internships, the value of the unexpected in education systems, risks to university autonomy, and the importance of reflection over reaction. The issue aims to inspire fresh perspectives on enduring challenges as institutions navigate a complex year ahead.