Syed Kashif Rafi, Registrar and Director Sustainability, International Linkages & Opportunities for Research & Innovation at ILMA University, has been selected as a distinguished Judge for the prestigious 12th QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025. This global honor not only reflects international recognition of his expertise in academic innovation and quality enhancement but also highlights his ongoing commitment to global mentorship in higher education.
The 12th QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025 will be organized by Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) in collaboration with The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the world’s most prestigious and influential business schools— the awards recognize pioneering initiatives that are redefining the future of education across the world.
As part of the judging panel, Mr. Rafi will join leading global educators, researchers, and policymakers to evaluate cutting-edge projects that drive measurable improvements in student learning outcomes, employability, and institutional impact. This year’s competition places a strong focus on emerging themes such as artificial intelligence in education, sustainability, innovative pedagogy, and assessment transformation.
Submissions are currently open across 18 diverse award categories. Any institution—public or private as well as edtech companies and individual educators, can apply and showcase their transformative educational practices on a global stage. Winners stand a chance to receive up to $25,000 in funding. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Regional and Category winners will receive an official certificate of achievement in recognition of their contributions to advancing global education.
