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

How AI is transforming university admissions

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

How business schools are going to respond to ever-changing lifelong learning needs: Interview with Professor David Bach 

Lifelong learning

Individuals trying to get ahead in their careers need to continuously develop their skills and embark on lifelong learning. The QS Global Employer Survey 2023 revealed that one of the biggest soft skills gaps between employers’ perception of a skillset and their satisfaction with it is in ‘Problem solving’ – ranked 97.3% important but only