Skills in higher education

China Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index
Australia is the world’s 13th largest economy by nominal GDP according to the World Bank Group. In the Spotlight, we explore Australia’s performance in the QS World Future Skills Index. 
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QS Insights Magazine – June 2025
In this edition’s cover story, What We Talk About When We Talk About Rankings, we explore the different meaning of rankings for different decision makers in higher ed. The magazine...
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2025 Global Skills Week Report
In March 2025, we convened a global network of leaders from industry, higher education, technology and policy development in Washington D.C. for Global Skills Week to explore the evolving demands...
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New Zealand Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index
New Zealand is building a strong future talent foundation, shaped by high-quality education, a values-driven workforce, and growing capability in sustainability-aligned sectors. Economic Transformation may hold back New Zealand from...
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Canada Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index
Canada's education and workforce systems rank among the highest globally, but its Economic Transformation performance lags behind, and could cause issues in the future.
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