This article was originally published in The PIE. Read their version here The international higher education landscape is at a crossroads. From the National Institutes of Health cuts in the US, to UK universities cutting entire departments in order to weather the financial struggles they are facing, or the ongoing debate about antisemitism and VC
More than 300 education stakeholders convened in Chengdu at the QS China Summit 2025 on April 9-10. With the theme, Navigating New Pathways: Education and Innovation in China and Beyond, attendees joined to discuss the need for continued sustainable partnerships between Chinese and international higher education institutions, as well as a changing landscape increasingly informed
For many students, a sustainable university matters more than a high ranking When asked which type of university they would prefer to enrol in, more than two-thirds of students say they would prefer to study at a sustainable university over a top 500 or top 1,000 ranked institution. Almost half said they would choose sustainability
In the heart of the Middle East, a magnetic pull is drawing students from all over the world. From Dubai to Doha to Abu Dhabi, education hubs with international branch campuses have sprouted up, offering students access to world-class education and cutting-edge research. In 2008, the New York Times published a story, ‘US universities rush
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We are in the midst of another industrial innovation. With each previous wave, workers have required new skills – the current, AI-driven wave looks no different. Transformational skills adaptation is necessary to retain employment, and drive productivity and growth. A recent Wall Street Journal article shows that nearly 40% of newly listed technology jobs in
International students highly value the opinions of other, current international students. However, difficulty is clearly arising in connecting prospective and current students. How can universities better facilitate this crucial activity, and use it to drive international student recruitment? What does the data tell us? Over 50% of students from 56 countries said it was important
A greater awareness of environmental and social sustainability issues is leading to growing expectations on universities to take action and embrace their potential as catalysts for change. By working together within the sector and with governments and industries, universities must harness their position in supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and work towards a