'Powerhouse of change': Asia-Pacific at heart of global higher education shift

As society undergoes rapid change, with artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping industries alongside challenges from climate change and growing inequality, universities are emerging as key players in steering innovation for the public good, according to educators and experts in higher education, Tuesday. The growing responsibility of higher education in a time of transformation was underscored during the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025. "The context in which universities and workplaces operate is transforming faster than ever," Ben Sowter, senior vice president of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), said in the opening remarks. "Global higher education still faces significant challenges, but it is through a commitment to excellence, inclusivity and purpose-driven partnerships that we can turn those challenges into opportunities, ensuring universities continue to drive positive global impact," he said. Organized by QS and co-hosted with Korea University, the three-day summit started Tuesday, organized around the theme of “Advancing Generational Potential: Skills and Partnerships in the AsiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times