Appointment recognizes international expertise in higher education, educational innovation, academic governance, artificial intelligence, and global quality assurance.
(YourDigitalWall Editorial):- Saint Viatre, France Jul 25, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – Prof. Dr. Jean Marc Aractingi, President of the Universal Institute of Professional Management (UIPM Global), has been officially listed as one of the QS Reimagine Education Judges 2026 on the official website of the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference.
His appointment places him among an international panel of distinguished academics, university leaders, researchers, education policymakers, industry executives, and educational technology (EdTech) experts entrusted with evaluating innovative educational initiatives submitted by higher education institutions and organizations from around the world.
About QS
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is a globally recognized higher education organization best known for publishing the QS World University Rankings, one of the world’s most influential and widely referenced university ranking systems. Every year, QS evaluates thousands of higher education institutions using internationally recognized indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, research impact, citations per faculty, and internationalization.
The QS World University Rankings regularly feature many of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and numerous other globally recognized institutions.
Beyond global university rankings, QS organizes a wide range of international conferences, executive forums, and prestigious awards programs, including the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference, which recognizes outstanding achievements in educational innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, online learning, and the future of higher education.
The Role of a QS Reimagine Education Judge
As a QS Reimagine Education Judge, Prof. Jean Marc Aractingi is responsible for independently evaluating educational innovation projects submitted by universities, educational institutions, EdTech companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations worldwide.
The judging process is based on a comprehensive assessment framework that includes:
- Innovation and originality;
- Educational impact and measurable outcomes;
- Application of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI);
- Scalability and long-term sustainability;
- Governance, implementation quality, and supporting evidence.
According to QS Reimagine Education guidelines, all submissions are evaluated independently by expert judges with relevant disciplinary expertise while adhering to strict confidentiality requirements and conflict-of-interest policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and academic integrity throughout the evaluation process.
Profile of Prof. Jean Marc Aractingi
According to his official profile published by QS Reimagine Education, Prof. Jean Marc Aractingi serves as President of UIPM Global and has accumulated more than four decades of international experience as an academic, researcher, engineer, diplomat, author, and institutional leader.
His multidisciplinary expertise encompasses higher education leadership, academic governance, engineering, diplomacy, international cooperation, research, innovation, and educational quality assurance. Throughout his professional career, he has contributed to numerous international academic initiatives and has actively promoted innovation in higher education across multiple disciplines.
UIPM Participates in QS Reimagine Education Awards 2026
In addition to Prof. Aractingi’s appointment as a member of the international judging panel, the Universal Institute of Professional Management (UIPM) has also submitted its flagship educational innovation project entitled “UIPM AI Campus: AI-Powered Global Virtual University” under the AI Innovation in Education (Academic) category of the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2026.
The submitted project presents UIPM’s vision of an AI-enabled virtual university designed to expand global access to quality higher education through artificial intelligence, adaptive learning technologies, multilingual educational support, and digital learning environments.
According to the official submission records, UIPM’s nomination has successfully reached Completed status, indicating that all required documentation and application materials have been submitted and are now proceeding through the official evaluation process conducted by the international judging panel.
Advancing Innovation in Global Higher Education
The appointment of Prof. Jean Marc Aractingi as a QS Reimagine Education Judge 2026 reflects his participation in an international community committed to advancing educational excellence and innovation.
Simultaneously, UIPM’s participation in the QS Reimagine Education Awards demonstrates the institution’s commitment to contributing innovative solutions that address emerging challenges in global higher education through artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and accessible lifelong learning.
As the organization behind both the QS World University Rankings and the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference, QS continues to play a significant international role in promoting academic excellence, educational innovation, institutional quality, and the future development of higher education worldwide.
Media Contact
Universal Institute of Professional Management (UIPM)
https://qsrea.evessiocloud.com/Reimagine2026/en/node/judgeprofile-jean-marc-aractingi
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