1、THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATIONBridging the skills gap in the AI ageEdition III2025The authors would like to thank Prof.Brian Beitzel,Dr.J.D.LaRock,Prof.Arnold Pears,Dr.Sven Rogge,Dr.Marcelo Staricoff,and Prof.Dylan Wiliam for their participation in interviews(see Appendix),along with Dr.Omar Al-Swai

2、lem and Prof.Philip Altbach for their invaluable contributions to the development of this report and to project work over the past few years.SIMON GUYOMARD-NORMANPrincipal,Innovation LondonBEN THURIAUX-ALEMANPartner,Innovation LondonJONATHAN JEYARATNAMBusiness Analyst,Innovation LondonANDREW LEEBusi

3、ness Analyst,Innovation LondonHECTOR CASASPrincipal,Energy,Utilities,and Resources RiyadhCONTENTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY 31.UNDERSTANDING THE SKILLS GAP 62.RESHAPING HIGHER EDUCATION TO BENEFIT EVERY STUDENT 10CONCLUSION SKILLS&STRUCTURES FOR SUCCESS 14APPENDIX EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS 152The higher education s

4、ector is rapidly transforming to meet the changing needs of various stakeholders,including academics,students,governments,and businesses.As funding models evolve,institutions must transform their structures and capabilities to thrive.The demands placed on the sector by national governments are also

5、changing,with a heavy focus on providing a ready supply of necessary skills while delivering breakthrough research to drive innovation,economic benefits,and competitiveness.The rise of AI,new ways of working,pressure on public budgets,and a need for breakthrough innovation to tackle issues such as d

6、ecarbonization,climate change,and food scarcity are all impacting the skills that should be fostered within higher education.This report,the third in a series that dates back to 2016,1 focuses on what these skills are and how higher education institutions(HEIs)can deliver them in the AI age.It is ba