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It’s not just about the right qualifications: we also need the right careers support to boost productivity

HEPI

This blog was contributed by Andrew Croydon, Director of Skills & Education Policy and Examinations at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). A new government, but the same old debate. How many students should go to university, and what courses should they study when they’re there?

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Inside Higher Ed

And colleges struggle to deliver what employers want. “With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). But there is good news, too.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The conference theme this year is humanizing higher education, and hundreds of scholars from across the country gathered here to share their research, resources, and make connections. They’re there to provide access to higher education to their communities.” We estimate about one million college interns are unpaid for their work.

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Cultivating global learner ownership from high school to higher education

The PIE News

This can range from using STEM skills to create solutions for issues around climate change, in the fields of medicine and engineering, or in the productive use of artificial intelligence – to the societal and economic challenges of a globalised society, where world conflict and economic distress can be felt across borders.

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India issues draft rules for foreign university branches

Inside Higher Ed

The criteria, which were expected to be finalized later this month following consultation, clarify the rules for international universities setting up Indian campuses, a shift first announced in the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP). “Academic autonomy has been and is a major concern at the moment,” he said.

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Coursera convenes leaders from over 60 universities and companies for Future of Higher Education Summit

Coursera blog

Here are some of the key takeaways from two days of engaging panels, workshops, and peer-to-peer conversation: Student-centered experiences are critical to achieving positive outcomes Digital transformation, globalization, and demographic shifts are reshaping higher education.

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Coursera convenes leaders from over 60 universities and companies for Future of Higher Education Summit

Coursera blog

Here are some of the key takeaways from two days of engaging panels, workshops, and peer-to-peer conversation: Student-centered experiences are critical to achieving positive outcomes Digital transformation, globalization, and demographic shifts are reshaping higher education.