Written by Dr Helen Kelly, QS Principal Consultant for QS Insights Magazine The global higher education sector has undergone significant change in recent times. Senior leadership teams around the world find themselves grappling with the intricacies of juggling operational and strategic priorities amid the backdrop of financial constraints. A particular focus of concern is the complex relationship
To help bridge the skills gap between institutions, students, and businesses, QS acquired 1Mentor in January 2024. Using AI and data from over 170 million job listings, 1Mentor pinpoints evolving industry demands and skills gaps. How does this benefit institutions and students? For institutions 1Mentor’s data-driven insights can help them tailor academic programmes and career
Rapid technological advancements and evolving industry landscapes mean that expectations on graduates have never been higher. Employers are witnessing a paradigm shift in the skills they value. According to a report from McKinsey, 87% of companies expect to experience or already have a skills gap, meaning there is a disparity between the skills they need
According to a report from McKinsey, 87% of companies expect to experience or already have a skills gap, meaning there is a disparity between the skills they need and the capabilities they find in those they hire. Business schools are uniquely placed to help bridge the skills gap – using their close ties with industry
As we enter 2024, the student recruitment challenge continues to be at the forefront of ensuring a sustainable future for universities. Sitting at the core of this challenge is admissions, which plays a significant role in the journey of taking a student through to enrolment. At the heart of our approach to admissions management is
As a sector, are we meeting a critical moment in the evolution of our student recruitment conversion practice? QS Executive Director of Operations Isobel Rossiter discusses how universities can make the most out of their recruitment drives. Collectively we have willed there to be this moment for so long, where we would see high volumes
As the World Economic Forum 2024 plays out in Davos, we’re exploring the ways that higher education plays a critical role in cultivating the AI skills and mindset required for creating a robust world economy and society. According to Joël Mesot, President at ETH Zürich, universities have a highly important position in addressing global risks
We sat down with David Kelly, Professor of Economics and Academic Director for the MS in Sustainable Business at the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School. With 25 years of experience teaching and researching sustainability, environmental regulation and climate change policy, it’s safe to call him an expert on the most pressing issue the world