(first published in QS Insights, October 2025) King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) has been crowned the top of spot of the QS Arab region rankings for a third year in a row. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
A Labour of Love?
(first published in QS Insights, September 2025) Labour came to power in the UK on a mandate of change. One year since a 13-year reign of the Conservatives came to an end and Sir Kier Starmer moved into 10 Downing…
Restart of China-Canada relations signals reopening of critical canola export market
(First published by Prima Markets, January 2026) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Beijing to reset the troubled relationship between the two countries. Tensions have run high between Canada and China for approaching a decade, which in more recent years…
Mercosur deal goes forward in face of ethanol sector opposition
(First published by Prima Markets, January 2026) The EU has approved the controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal after a mammoth 25 years of negotiation. The deal has knock-on effects for multiple agricultural sectors in Europe, and ethanol is high on the list…
Petrochemical market news articles – Argus Media work
Below are links to publicly available articles published during my time working on the Argus Media petrochemicals desk. “Nigeria’s Dangote to export polypropylene with Vinmar” (co-published with Sam Hashmi, 21 May 2025) “Italy’s Agroenergy plans ‘zero-emission’ biorefinery” (published 10 July…
Bitumen market news articles – Argus Media work
Below are links to publicly available articles published during my short time working on the Argus Media Bitumen desk. “Cost of government support for fossil fuels still high” (co-published with Alejandro Moreano, 21 November 2024) “UK bitumen consumption falls 20pc…
How many international students study in China?
(Published in The PIE News, July 4th 2024) China has been the largest source of international students globally for the last decade, but as an Asian-century dawns, we take a closer look at the country’s popularity as a study destination.…
Does the MAC Review demand a rethink on recruitment agents? (Opinion)
It is a time for celebration across the UK HE sector. The MAC Review found no evidence of abuse of the graduate route visa and recommended that the government maintains the scheme. Among the cheers however are some commentators more…
Is there a global turn to tougher international student rules?
(published in The PIE News, April 3rd 2024) Is the drive for internationalisation grinding to a global halt? Entry to major HE providers is getting tougher just as pressure rises within universities to attract ever greater numbers of international students.…
CHINA’S ESSENTIAL ROLE IN GREEN TRANSITION SUPPLY CHAINS
(Published in CBBC Focus on 9th October 2023) At the 75th General Assembly of the UN, China announced that it was committing to reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. President Xi Jinping called for all…