Embracing technology for sustainable education with Veronica Omeni 

Sustainable education

In response to the increasing awareness of environmental and social issues, business schools and graduate management programmes are reshaping their approaches – preparing future leaders to navigate in a world focused on sustainable development.  According to the QS Employer Survey 2023, sustainability skills were found to be the fifth largest skills gap in Asia –

Balancing the scales: Sustainable strategies for international student recruitment

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

Fostering agile and ethical leaders in a modern business landscape with Veronica Omeni 

The rapidly evolving global business landscape finds itself at a transformative crossroads driven by the fusion of technology and trade. This pivotal moment means businesses need agile and ethical leaders who are well-versed in the intricacies of information technology and data analytics. As we venture into uncharted territories in the digital age, business schools must

How to nurture academia-industry partnerships: Interview with Professor Ian White 

University-academia partnerships

The higher education sector is uniquely placed to holistically develop students for the uncharted territories of our globalised world. Strong collaboration in academia-industry partnerships equips students with the skills they require to thrive in a career in the knowledge age. Speaking at the QS India Summit 2024 is Ian White – Vice-Chancellor and President at

Meet student employability experts 1Mentor, the newest addition to QS

The three 1Mentor founders - Diego Robles, Martin Serrano and Esteban Veintimilla

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

Partnering for employability: Universities must work with industry to bridge the skills gap

A student in front of London's Tower Bridge

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

What do international students expect and want from North American universities?

international students

North America remains a highly attractive region for international students.   However, recent data from HESA, OpenDoors, Erudura and Office for Immigration suggests that the global competition for international students has slowed enrolments in the US – with nearly five percent fewer international students enrolling following the pandemic.    Studies have also shown that university

Skills gap analysis: What soft skills do employers want from business school graduates?

Students on their graduation day

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