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Global recognition for evidence-based education research 🚀 In its Christmas Double Issue 2025, The Economist examines how education systems are responding to technological change and shifting labour-market demands. Professor Ursula Renold was cited for her analysis of how strong vocational education and training systems support workforce adaptability, enable smoother transitions between education and employment, and help economies respond to evolving skills needs. Recognition in a leading international publication highlights the growing relevance of evidence-based research for education policy and system reform worldwide. 🔗 The Economist, Christmas Double Issue 2025 (paywall): https://lnkd.in/eQaU9PEM #EducationSystems #VocationalEducation #FutureOfWork #SkillsPolicy #EvidenceBasedPolicy #EducationResearch #ETHZurich #CES_ETHZ

Here is the title of the article: "Ditch textbooks and learn how to use a wrench to AI-proof your job? Generation Z is becoming less invested in universities and more interested in skilled trades." Thanks for the great interview.

Planning for 2026 looks different across higher education. Research shows a persistent gap between credentials earned and labor market needs, putting pressure on enrollment and funding decisions. Institutions are responding with tighter program portfolios and outcome-driven models. Read the article and share your thoughts in the comments below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDSv6pmH #HigherEducation #WorkforceAlignment #Academian

I believe education reforms under the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026–2035 must prioritise developing future-ready talents through a stable, consistent and forward-looking system. True progress is not measured by physical development alone, but by the quality, resilience and employability of our people. A strong education system requires clear direction, balanced assessments and continuity, not frequent policy shifts that create uncertainty for students and educators. By strengthening human values, national identity and technological mastery together, we can produce graduates who are skilled, adaptable and relevant to future industry needs. Talent development must remain at the core of nation building. With the right reforms, sustained investment and stable implementation, education can truly become the foundation for long-term economic growth and a competitive workforce. News link: https://lnkd.in/gUQtT8Ak #SDGA #TalentDevelopment

People still believe in higher education. That part hasn’t changed...but what has changed is how clearly they can see its impact. We talked with people all over the country to better understand what they still believe in, where the impact gets harder to see, and what institutions can do to close the gap between the two. Read the full piece by Dayana Kibilds → https://lnkd.in/grqUMbNb

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have launched a joint federal partnership to bring college programmes closer to real workforce requirements. The move focuses on closer coordination, shared grant systems, and clearer career pathways, aiming to ensure students graduate with skills that match current labour market demand. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAD8jpBk

Rethinking the community college’s role in the new economy -- The central question has shifted from whether colleges contribute to growth, to whether they can lead with the strategic vision needed in a labor market transformed by automation and rapid occupational change. Read more at the CCDaily: https://lnkd.in/e6vMURUN

Sharing a thought: meaningful education reform begins with how we assess learning... fairly, inclusively, and with future skills in mind. https://lnkd.in/gNvCbPDP

For too long, higher education has relied on a status quo that is outdated, inefficient and increasingly ineffective. Stop managing a legacy of decline. Download the latest 2026 Marketing and Enrollment Management Report. https://lnkd.in/gv7tx3cJ #HigherEd #HigherEducation #UniversityLeadership #FutureOfEducation #TransformHigherEd #AIinEducation #NoMoreStatusQuo

EDDY's new report, 2026 Marketing and Enrollment Management Benchmarks, is live! This report is a strategic blueprint to challenge conventions. We examined the rapid advancement of AI, the radical shift in student search behavior and the urgent demand for data-driven, provocative action. Check it out here.