About North Star Global

Global university rankings such as QS, THE and ARWU have become an integral part of the higher education landscape, influencing student decisions, recruitment and shaping university reputation and success worldwide.

At North Star Global we understand the impact rankings and reputation can have and how they work. Our specialised consulting services are designed to empower universities to understand where you are now on the rankings journey and offer guidance to help improve your rankings and global standing.

Partner with us to help you on your rankings and reputation journey and unlock your university’s potential.

  • Peter has 20 years experience in international education, advancing relationships with university partners and global networks through student mobility, research, alumni relations, and rankings, with the aim of further cementing university reputations globally.

    Working closely with diverse stakeholders on rankings and reputation, he has unique expertise and knowledge of developing and implementing strategies and plans across rankings, reputation and renown.

    Recent successes for Macquarie University include:

    130 in the QS World University Rankings

    175 in Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings

    39th globally in THE IMPACT Rankings

    57th in the QS Sustainability rankings

    Based in Sydney, Australia, he’s worked in the UK, Scandinavia and across the Middle East as well as with numerous global university partners.

    He holds a BA In European Studies and Languages from the University of East Anglia, UK, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Management from University College London, and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.

    Peter is passionate about international higher education and the opportunities it brings to students, universities and the community.