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1、1All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education superpowerReflections,commentary and discussions from the QS India Summit 2024Under the patronage ofAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education superpowerAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education

2、23Our sponsors&partnersThank you for your generous supportThank you to all of the speakers at the QS India Summit for your invaluable contributions and helping push Indian higher education forwards.Those featured in this report include:Prof.Colin Bailey,Brett Berquist,Dr Roger Brindley,Prof.Stephen

3、Flint,Prof.Melinda Fitzgerald,Prof.Dawn Freshwater,Dr Veezhinathan Kamakoti PhD,Dr Dishan Kamdar,Shivraj Kanungo,Atul Khosla,Gauri Kohli,Leanna Kowallis,Prof.Koen Lamberts,Prof.Banchong Mahaisavariya,Prof.C.Muthamizhchelvan,Prof.Claire OMalley,Dr Richard Reece,Radhika Shrivastava,Prof.Saurabh Sinha,

4、Shishir Kumar Upadhyaya,Dr Sekar Viswanathan,and Prof.Ian White.AcknowledgementsAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 45Setting the sceneby Dr Ashwin Fernandes,Executive Director(Middle East,Africa and South Asia),QS Quacquarelli SymondsCollaboration is not limited to within

5、 universities,but beyond.The QS India Summit 2024 was a true convergence of global and Indian leaders committed to reshaping Indias high education landscape through partnerships and collaboration.The town we were in Mahabalipuram-has a rich history and provided a fitting backdrop for discourse on a

6、nations journey towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047(VB 2047),Prime Minister Narendra Modis brainchild.The vision aligns with the governments broader development goal to transform India into a developed nation by 2047,the centenary of our independence.The emphasis on quality education and instit

7、ution empowerment as key components of this vision reflects the Indian governments commitment to fostering growth and progress in this domain.Dr Ashwin Fernandes Executive Director(Middle East,Africa and South Asia),QS Quacquarelli SymondsDuring my welcoming remarks,I used a Sanskrit sloka(a verse-f

8、orm consisting of two lines of 16 syllables each)from one of ancient Indias greatest teachers,economist and political leaders Chanakya.When translated to English,the meaning is:“Everyone extols knowledge.Knowledge is considered great everywhere.One can attain everything with the help of knowledge an

9、d a person is respected everywhere with knowledge.”So,with these words in mind lets review how we navigated the overarching theme of this years QS India Summit:“Empowering excellence:unleashing the potential of partnerships and collaboration in Indian higher education”.The Summit addressed multiple

10、avenues for opportunities that India must grasp to realise the vision of VB2047.All of them require collaboration and strong partnership to succeed.International universities opening branch campuses in India Strengthening industry-academia partnerships Exploring the importance of micro-credentials E

11、mpowering interdisciplinary research Pushing forward the agenda of social impactCollaboration is not limited to within universities,but beyond.Henry Ford,the American industrialist and business magnate said,“Coming together is the beginning.Keeping together is progress.Working together is success.”A

12、cademic institutions serve as repositories of knowledge and innovation-I hope they will play a pivotal role in applying and commercialising this knowledge alongside industry,and push forward with addressing real-world challenges.The QS India Summit provided a platform for stakeholders from across th

13、e education spectrum to exchange ideas,share best practices and forge meaningful collaborations.We explored new pathways to excellence,inclusivity and sustainability in Indian higher education,and reaffirmed our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders,innovators and changemakers.We ho

14、pe this report gives you the inspiration to challenge the status quo towards making India a superpower,a much-developed nation much before 2047.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 67Overview and speakersIn Mahabalipuram,Chennai,QS welcomed 47 speakers and over three hundre

15、d delegates to the QS India Summit 2024.Over the three days,a diverse range of panels,meetings,workshops and speeches saw experts discuss this years theme:Empowering excellence:Unleashing the potential of partnerships and collaboration in Indian higher education.Speakers included:His Excellency Shri

16、 R.N Ravi Honourable Governor of Tamil NaduThe Lord Kamlesh Patel OBEHouse of Lords&Chairman of India Business GroupProf Achutya SamantaMember of Parliament,Lok Sabha&FounderKIIT&KISS UniversityProf Raj Kumar Founding Vice ChancellorO P Jindal Global UniversityProf Dawn Freshwater Vice ChancellorUni

17、versity of AucklandHis Excellency Dr Subhas SarkarMinister of State for Education Government of IndiaDr V Kamakoti Director,Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IITM)Prof Rajita KulkarniPresidentSri Sri UniversityProf Mark E Smith Vice ChancellorUniversity of SouthamptonProf C MuthamizhchelvanVice-

18、ChancellorSRM Institute of Scienceand TechnologyKey findings from the QS India Summit 2024India will play a key role in the future of higher education.25%of school age children worldwide are Indian while the Indian governments National Education Policy 2020(NEP)will stimulate an increase in quality

19、universities domestically,many of those children will have to study abroad for their higher education.Strategic,equitable international partnerships will be crucial to the success of Indian and global universities there is a particular opportunity for collaboration between American and Indian univer

20、sities.Constructive partnerships will support the development of trans-national education,research impact and academic quality.Employers have identified skills gaps among the Indian graduates they hire.Lifelong learning opportunities will help ensure a more productive workforce and create a more equ

21、itable society.To further bridge skills gaps,Indian universities must foster stronger partnerships with industry.Understanding the needs of employers will help universities improve their graduates outcomes.Indian universities should consider establishing offices for sponsored research and consultanc

22、y efforts to better articulate the resource,capability,and quality of their faculty.VB2047“aims to make India greener and cleaner”.The Indian higher education sector,and global universities partnering with Indian institutions,must implement sustainable policies and strategies to enable these efforts

23、.Register todayContinue the conversation about Indian higher education.Join us for the QS India Summit 2025 in Goa.145623In the meantime,explore how QS can help you realise your international education strategy in India.Find out moreAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 89Co

24、ntentsExecutive summary 10Ministerial address delivered at QS India Summit 2024 12Higher educations role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 14Bridging the Gap:Nurturing Industry-Academia Partnerships 18Closing the Indian student skills gap with collaboration 21Partnerships between Indian

25、 and global institutions can solve the upcoming teaching crisis 25Forming new ties 27Improving bilateral relations between the universities of global superpowers 28Innovating interactions:Interdisciplinary research and education collaboration best practices 31Social impact and community engagement 3

26、4The positive momentum driving Indian higher education institutions continues to build with institutions rising in prominence.Jessica Turner,Chief Executive Officer,QS Quacquarelli SymondsAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 1011The QS India Summit 2024 was truly remarkable

27、 in its nature,not just because of the town that we were in the historic Mahabalipuram but also the diverse representation present,all keen to be part of Indias dynamic higher education journey.It was wonderful to bring so many university leaders,experts,government representatives and education enab

28、lers from across the globe together to explore the striking breadth and scale of opportunities ahead for Indian higher education.Over the past two years,there have been a series of new projects and policies with the aim of transforming Indian higher education:1.The expedited implementation of the NE

29、P 2020 which promotes the use of mother tongue in teaching,provides students with multiple entry and exit points in courses and eases PhD rules.2.The launch of the initial draft for the National Credit Framework which aims to integrate academic education and skilling.3.The advancement towards the Ac

30、ademic Bank of Credits(ABC)facilitating a digital repository of students credits earned throughout their educational journey.4.Increased budget allocation for the Department of Higher Education for 2024-2025 at a whopping INR 47,610 crore($5.7 billion USD),with a focus on digital India and research

31、and innovation.5.Establishment of Centres of Excellence in AI in educational institutions to promote multidisciplinary research in agriculture,health,and sustainable cities,supporting the NEP 2020 vision.6.The move to a Four-Year Undergraduate Programme(FYUP)from the 2023-24 academic session,with ov

32、er 105 universities adopting it.7.The establishment of the first branch campuses of global universities and advancing legislation that allows international campuses of world class universities to operate within India,responding to the huge demand for closer collaboration with higher education instit

33、utions globally.India truly is on the ascent.After a remarkable 2023,weve started to see the impact of the VB2047 masterplan in 2024.This visionary document laid down Indias ambitious plan to transform the nation into a developed entity by the centenary of its independence in 2047.VB2047 encompasses

34、 diverse facets of development such as economic prosperity,social advancement,environmental sustainability,and effective governance.Executive summaryby Jessica Turner,QS Chief Executive OfficerAs QS,we are a partner to higher education institutions,to governments and to students around the world-hel

35、ping motivated people to realise their ambitions,and institutions to excel.We help institutions to find and enrol the right students,to communicate their strengths and build their reputations,to engage globally to support employability success,and deliver sustainable outcomes.Both QS and our founder

36、 and president Nunzio Quacquarelli have long standing ties to Indias higher education community.Were honoured to have been working with Indian institutions since QS was founded almost 35 years ago.Our annual India Summit is an expanding thought leadership forum for the world to network with India.We

37、 are present and invest in human capital with over a third of our global team based in our Mumbai and Bangalore centres of excellence,and additional sites across India.We operate Indias first private sector higher education and education rating system called QS I-GAUGE which helps to inspire and to

38、push Indian institutions to achieve glocal standards.We support Indian students to realise their ambitions globally and institutions around the world to communicate their message to students,partners and alumni in India.Our TopUniversities website saw 9 million visits from Indian students,including

39、those looking at the QS rankings,which is really the primary source of data on university excellence used by students.The positive momentum driving Indian higher education institutions continues to build with institutions rising in prominence and building their global impact,creating and expanding t

40、he innovative partnerships,joint degree programmes,research,collaborations and exchange programmes which enrich the personal,academic and professional development of students and faculty across the world.As with every higher education ecosystem in the world,there remains some real opportunities.Some

41、 of our data shows us that theres great potential for deeper industry-academia collaboration-with a third of current industry partnerships concentrated in the 10 Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs).There is also scope for institutions to focus more on their sustainability performance and potential

42、,with Indias sustainability credentials needing a stronger push.However,given the ambitions for economic transformation and growth,it is perhaps graduate outcomes which represent the most salient opportunity for Indias colleges and universities.Respondents to the QS International Student Survey 2023

43、 said that their three most important career considerations when choosing a university are:It allows me to learn new skills,It will help me to build a professional network and it will give me international experience.All of these are opportunities which can be further strengthened through meaningful

44、 partnership and collaboration-the key theme of our Summit and this years report.It is our hope that this report acts as a springboard for meaningful and long-lasting collaboration and community between universities and industry partners;between universities within India and universities globally;an

45、d between yourselves and QS.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 1213Dr Subhas SarkarHonourable Minister of State for Education,Government of India The spirit of collaboration remains strong as we gather to discuss unleashing the potential of partnership and collaboration i

46、n Indian higher education,hosted by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology.This Summit represents a pivotal moment in our collective pursuit of excellence and collaboration in Indian higher education.Together,were shaping the future of education in our nation.In the 21st century,education serve

47、s as the foundation of progress and prosperity.As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of higher education,it is imperative that we embrace innovation and foster a culture of collaboration.Excellence in education goes beyond academic achievements.It encompasses critical thinking,creativity,and a

48、sense of responsibility towards society.The theme of this Summit-empowering excellence-resonates deeply with our shared vision for the future of education in India.I commend Dr Ashwin Fernandes and the entire organising team for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success.Reflectin

49、g on our achievements,allow me to share some statistics from the latest all-India survey on higher education.With over 11,068 universities and 45,000 colleges,our higher education ecosystem continues to expand and flourish.The surge in enrolment across diverse disciplines underscores our commitment

50、to providing quality education to every aspiring learner.Under the visionary leadership of honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi the NEP 2020 was launched,marking the beginning of a transformative journey to develop our education system.The NEP 2020 serves as a guiding light championing principles

51、 of inclusivity,equity,quality,flexibility and relevance.Together we are working towards creating a more dynamic and globally competitive education system in an increasingly interconnected world.Ministerial address delivered at QS India Summit 2024by His Excellency Dr Subhas Sarkar,Minister of State

52、 for Education Government of IndiaThe internationalisation of higher education holds paramount importance in Indias new education policy.It underscores the significance of global collaboration and engagement in enhancing the quality and relevance of our academic institutions.Through strategic initia

53、tives,such as promoting global collaborations,facilitating academic mobility,recognizing international qualifications and integrating global best practices,we are positioning India as a premier destination for higher education on the global stage.Let us re-affirm our commitment to excellence,inclusi

54、vity and innovation in higher education.Let us leverage the transformative power of partnership and collaboration to unlock new opportunities and propel India to greater heights.As we embark on this journey together,I invite each of you to engage in thoughtful discussions and explore avenues for col

55、laboration.Together,let us shape a future where education knows no bounds,and every individual has the opportunity to realize their fullest potential.May your deliberations unleash the true potential of partnership and collaboration in India.In the 21st century,education serves as the foundation of

56、progress and prosperity.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 1415SDG 4s full title is“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong opportunities for all.”India has the youngest population in the age group of 15 to 35,and it is very important for us

57、today to ensure that education is done correctly for this population.If we mess that up,we may become potentially an uneducated nation in the next 10 years,which will have its own repercussions.What are some activities were doing to stop that happening?We have close to 6,000 courses in engineering,s

58、cience and technology disciplines,open for any student across the globe to take.Higher educations role in achieving the Sustainable Development GoalsDr Veezhinathan Kamakoti PhD,the Director of the Institute of Technology Madras(IITM)took to the stage to discuss strategies that progress Sustainable

59、Development Goal 4-Quality Education.Dr Veezhinathan Kamakoti PhDDirector,Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IITM)Technology-enhanced learningI come from the Indian Institute of Technology-There are 23 Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs)in the country.Close to 1.5 million aspirants take our ent

60、rance exam,and 20,000 of them get seats in the IITs.What do we do for the remaining 1.48 million who are not given an opportunity to study with us?In 2003,as a collective,IITs put together a national certificate programme for technology-enhanced learning and today we have close to 6,000 courses in e

61、ngineering,science and technology disciplines,which is open for any student across the globe to take.Whatever educational background,whatever class,the session is recorded from a premium higher education institution and accessible at a low cost.We also conduct online examinations,and we give them th

62、e certificate.The University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education has now permitted every institution to have 40%credit for online education.So,any student doing an undergraduate programme in these colleges can gather 40%of their credit through online courses.1.4m stud

63、ents taking online courses yearly$15USD per course1.69bn views6,000+courses recorded,with nearly 65,000 hours of video with English subtitles3,535,000 exam registrations25,500,000 enrolments in free courses88%of students who enrol take the examinations and70%pass QS Reimagine Education Gold winnerKe

64、y statsAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 1617This is not just an online platform that gives you video lectures.We give them regular assignments,where we evaluate them.There are live sessions by the faculty.They have a proctored examination.We run courses across multiple

65、disciplines.You could have a lot of electives that you can take at the third and fourth year for example.We have basic and core subjects that they take on first and second year,and a lot of job-oriented programmes that they can take.We cover the entire gamut of core elective general courses and job-

66、oriented courses across the engineering discipline.My request to the global fraternity is“can we make this national programme for technology and as a global programme?Multiple universities-can we all join together?Can we make this an international platform?”Following that success,we are now looking

67、at degree programmes,asking“can a student come and take a degree from a premier institution?”According to the US Bureau of Labour statistics,there will be 11.5 million jobs in data science to be open by 2026,we are trying to create scalable solutions to develop the human capacity in India.We have la

68、unched two programmes.One is the BS in Data Science and Applications and another is a BS in Electronic Systems.You may be wondering how admission works.Simply,students take an eligibility test-there is no age cap.Our national education policy has allowed multiple entries and multiple exits so people

69、 can come at any age after 17.There is an 82-year-old grandpa who is taking this course.After the first year students develop fundamental knowledge,exit with a certificate Year two exit with two diplomas Year three exit with a BSc degree Year four BS degree,and become an alumnus of IIT MadrasToday m

70、ore than 22,000 students have enrolled,and 50%of these students are below the poverty line.We also give scholarships,subsidised to almost 75%of the fees.For many of these students,a higher education degree could not have been possible without a serious intervention.Reaching rural IndiaWe also do act

71、ivity in Indian schools.There are lots of students in rural India,and we want to reach them.The NEP 2020 states that the gross enrolment ratio of students who cross from school into higher education must improve from the current 27%to 50%in the next 10 years.Its important that we reach these people

72、at the grassroot level,interact with their parents and take it forward.To do this,we have opened nearly 200 rural interaction centres.Every evening our alumni network,volunteers,and school teachers can virtually interact with children from rural areas.They motivate them towards higher education,and

73、alleviate parental concerns.Within one year of intervention,we are seeing the pass percentage increase from 50%to 98%in these institutions.Nurturing engineering skillsIndia needs a lot of electronic engineers,but weve found that kids are more attracted towards machine learning and artificial intelli

74、gence.We need to really create more enthusiasm among kids for electronics so,in partnership with the Tamil Nadu government,we have identified 250 schools,and we are giving them IIT Madras in-house made electronic kits to each of these schools,and the kids in that class will perform 100 electronics e

75、xperiments.At the end of this they will have enough knowledge of electronics so that they can clear the first three years of Electronics and Communication BTech without any issue.Now we are targeting 100 students per class,400 students per school,100,000 students per year.Thats a massive rollout pro

76、gramme that we have done.We believe that in the next two years,well have 25,000 students coming out every year.Assuming 20%of them are interested in electronics,we will have 5,000 Electronics enthusiasts in this and that is how we are trying to build in the core capacity right from the school level.

77、Celebrating linguistic-diversity through educationWe believe educating in the mother tongue is very important,but with India having 22 spoken languages,it can be difficult to navigate.When we look at the competitive examinations versus school examination,there are some small gaps which we need to fi

78、ll.We have identified an issue in students mathematics exams,where more complex questions can leave students unable to answer questions if a question involves trigonometry,calculus and vector algebra,but a student forgets one topic,they are unable to solve it.We try to bridge this gap and that we re

79、cord this in English.Now we have a project called“Bhashini”,where we translate English into the 22 Indian languages and lip sync it so the same video will now be put into the different mother tongues so that different students from different parts of India can partake.This is how we are trying to ad

80、dress the linguistic divide,which is very,very important if we are to implement SDG 4 in its full spirit.We have lots of learning experience-we have been doing it for more than a decade,well share our experience.We know you would have similar experiences.We should pull together and try to make a glo

81、bal platform that will comprehensively address SDG 4.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 1819Bridging the Gap:Nurturing Industry-Academia Partnerships“I think that the combination of work-integrated learning in the curriculum should be a requirement prior to graduation.”Pr

82、ofessor Saurabh Sinha Executive Dean,Engineering,University of Canterbury,New Zealand“In order to bridge this gap,institutions need to ensure that what were teaching aligns very well with industry demands.”Dr Sekar Viswanathan Vice-President,VIT University,India“We need to ensure that partnerships a

83、re adding widely recognised value to both partners,to ensure that they become about the organisations rather than the individuals involved.”Professor Ian White Vice-Chancellor and President,University of Bath,UKKey insights With Indian employers identifying skills gaps in the graduates they hire,aca

84、demia-industry partnerships can be used to close those gaps.But,partnerships can be challenging to set up and maintain.Partnership stakeholders should build a robust partnership from the start,being careful not to over-rely on individuals.The opportunity provided by such partnership is great for stu

85、dents,businesses and universities.Students receive relevant teaching,businesses can utilise the resources of universities,while universities themselves benefit financially and can better serve their key audiences.The higher education sector is uniquely placed to holistically develop students for the

86、 uncharted territories of our globalised world.Strong academia-industry partnerships help equip students with the skills they require to thrive in a career in the knowledge age,but theres room to collaborate more closely,according to experts.Bridging the Gap:Nurturing Industry-Academia Partnerships,

87、a panel at QS India Summit 2024,explored how education institutions can collaborate with industry for regional economic growth and close skills gaps.In the QS Global Employer Survey 2023,Indian companies identified skills gaps in problem-solving,communication,teamwork and active learning among gradu

88、ates.QS data,detailed by QS CEO Jessica Turner,highlighted the current skills gap:“Comparing the data in India versus other places in the world,the gap between employers expectations and students performance was a bit smaller than some other places in the world and smaller than some countries in Asi

89、a.That is great news.”The value of partnershipsThe value of academia-industry partnerships was fully recognised by the experts on the panel.Partnerships help students understand the value of their academic learning,and how they can use that in the world of work Through partnership,universities can e

90、nsure they better serve society through research opportunities and innovations.True collaboration between universities and industry helps universities know they are meeting industry demands and delivering education that gives students the skills they need to thrive.Identifying opportunitiesThough cl

91、early valued,panellists said partnerships can be a challenge due to a disconnect between industry and academia in India,with both operating independently-akin to sitting on“separate ivory towers”.Taking care not to blame academia or industry,the experts recognised that each sector have their own are

92、as of work,and collaboration can be difficult.To remedy this,experts said academics could reach out to industry as a first step.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 2021Navigating challenges and looking aheadInstitutional and organisational relationships require a long-term

93、 commitment.What challenges do universities face when sustaining these partnerships over a long period of time?The pace of higher education was identified as a challenge.“Although the higher education sector can be fast,sometimes our processes can affect our pace,”one expert said.Partnerships can on

94、ly flourish when both parties can react effectively while maintaining their culture and good governance.Partnerships between industry and academia may be undermined if they are over-reliant on particular individuals-people moving on in their career can cause a breakdown in communication.This is part

95、icularly problematic if those that leave are senior leaders,as their replacements may have different strategies and priorities.Wider economic changes and fluctuations within sectors can lead to changes in business priorities,processes,redundancies and other disruptive outcomes.Ensuring that the valu

96、e of partnerships and the work to maintain them is recognised by both parties and senior stakeholders is key to partnerships continued success.How can Indian institutions facilitate partnerships across India?Indian experts on the panel identified that universities should create offices for sponsored

97、 research and industry consultancy efforts two key ways industry and academia collaborate.These offices would explain the built-in potential of universities faculty and students and highlight the capabilities of educational institutions.To promote the idea of partnerships within universities,experts

98、 said that focusing on how they benefit graduate outcomes will be useful.“The combination of work-integrated learning in the curriculum should be a requirement prior to graduation,”one panellist said.Closing the Indian student skills gap with collaborationKey insights The Indian employers we surveye

99、d say teamwork,communication,problem solving,active learning and interpersonal skills are the most important skills for graduates to have.The importance of these skills is higher for Indian employers than for the average global employer,indicating strong demand for work-ready graduates.For all of th

100、ese top skills,Indian employers are,on some level,dissatisfied with their graduates abilities,evidencing a skills gap.To meet industry demands,Indian universities should ensure their graduates have these skills and they are able to articulate their proficiency.Collaboration is a topic on the minds o

101、f university leaders around the world,with Indian institutions being no different.Partnership is an invaluable tool for universities trying to improve their student recruitment,global engagement,graduate outcomes.Already discussed in this report is the relationship between academia and industry.In C

102、hennai,panellists discussed how universities working with businesses can help close emerging skills gaps.Automation and Generative AI are being increasingly embedded across workflows,potentially causing skills gaps to widen at an accelerated pace.With over 40 million university students in India,ide

103、ntifying and closing skills gaps can be a real challenge without data.At the QS India Summit,QS CEO Jessica Turner outlined the data weve gathered from our Global Employer Survey.Exclusively for this report,were publishing further insights and details.Existing skills gaps and how to close themUsing

104、our data,we can understand the skills employers want from graduates and the degree to which those skills are present in the graduates they employ.With data from the QS Global Employer Survey from 2021 to 2023,we can see some trends emerging from our preliminary analysis.Across all of the top five la

105、rgest global skills gaps,India has a smaller skills gap than the global average.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 2223024681012141618202224262830Skills gap scoresTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingActive learningInterpersonal skillsIndiaOther countriesFor Indian institu

106、tions,there is good news here.Across all of the top five largest global skills gaps,India has a smaller skills gap than the global average,indicated by the black vertical line,and performs well compared to China and the UK.Similarly,Indian graduates perform well in the top five most important skills

107、 for Indian employers.Of course,this data also highlights room for improvements.While Indian universities are clearly preparing their graduates with the soft skills necessary,employers remain slightly dissatisfied.Embedding the development of these skills into the curriculum explicitly will further

108、reduce these skills gaps.At the QS India Summit,Jessica outlined the opportunity partnerships between academia and industry presents to also help close these gaps:“Exposure to industry,work placements,the ability to do collaborative research projects,and internships can give students the skills seen

109、 as lacking.”Enabling students to articulate their skills for successIn some cases,students do already have the skills employers are looking for but arent able to assess and articulate their skillset.The newest QS acquisition,1Mentor,helps students explore career pathways and understand the skills t

110、hey need to stand out in the job market.After using 1Mentor,there was a 50%increase in students identification of soft skills like decision-making.Indian universities can empower students to articulate and understand the human skills they already possess to improve graduate outcomes.Better understan

111、ding the needs of industry be that in India or abroad ambitious Indian universities can close skill gaps and enhance graduates job-readiness.All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 2425Global partnerships are going to be critical to meeting this challenge.Ben Sowter,Senior Vic

112、e President,QS Quacquarelli SymondsPartnerships between Indian and global institutions can solve the upcoming teaching crisisKey insights India,with a rapidly growing population,has 25%of the worlds school-age children.The country doesnt have the capacity for all of them to go into higher education

113、domestically.Innovative partnerships will be crucial to educate the next generation.To forge new partnerships,Indian universities must create global engagement strategies to ensure theyre ready for partnerships with international universities.Using QS data and International Research Network scores,w

114、e have identified opportunities for Indian universities to improve their global engagement.India is a spectacular country on a spectacular trajectory.It has so much to offer the world,with plentiful intellectual and material resources.But its facing a very real and fast-arriving challenge.Its rapidl

115、y growing population means India has 25%of the worlds schoolchildren.How will it educate them?In 2020,India released its National Education Policy,aiming to transform education in the country by 2035.To achieve its goals and annually teach the agreed number of Indian students,India would need to cre

116、ate two new universities that can teach 20,000 students every week between now and 2035.The problem is not going to be solved in India alone.There isnt enough real estate,faculty,or student demand for brand new universities.So,global partnerships are going to be critical to meeting this challenge.In

117、dia has already overtaken China as the top source of international students in the UK and the USA,according to the UK Home Office,and the US Department of Homeland Security.Whether they stay at the top remains to be seen but its clear-many Indian students will have to go abroad for their higher educ

118、ation.Global engagement between universities to solve societal issuesA well-executed global engagement strategy benefits multiple facets of institutional performance.What can great global engagement do for your institution?Develop partnerships for international campuses Enhance your institutions rep

119、utation Establish international alumni networks Diversify classroom perspectives by welcoming more international students and academics Attract world-class talent Create career opportunities for your staff and students Partnerships are forged and strengthened through global engagement.I said it duri

120、ng my session at the QS India Summit:“Its impossible to be the very best you can be without the support and collaboration of others.”All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 2627Using QS data,we can map Indian institutions QS World University Rankings position against their Int

121、ernational Research Network(IRN)rank.The IRN is a measure of global engagement,and specifically of how institutions create and sustain research partnerships resulting in internationally published research.What the data shows is that global engagement correlates closely to overall ranking position,bu

122、t Indian universities havent yet optimised their global engagement strategies.At the Summit,I saw the ambition of Indian universities to improve their global engagement through partnership with institutions worldwide.We were privileged to have a strong group of leaders join us in Mahabalipuram,from

123、the UK,the US,Australia,New Zealand and across Asia.I know they discussed partnerships in various forms,including seriously considering setting up campuses in India as the NEP 2020 now allows.02004006008001000120014001600International Research Network Rank02004006008001000120014001600Overall RankStr

124、ategic Insights&Advisory IndiaRest of WorldIts innovations like remote campuses that will solve Indias impending education crisis.Its the trans-national education agreements.Its the unique digital study options being worked up as you read this.Thats the way forward.An Indian higher education sector

125、with robust ties to global institutions.Now,its up to the universities and influential friends of the sector to come together and chart a globally enabled path forward,ready for the future.A central theme of the QS India Summit 2024 was the importance of collaboration evident in the formation and ex

126、pansion of partnerships throughout the event.The University of Sheffield is a prime example,with Professor Koen Lamberts,the Universitys President and Vice-Chancellor,sharing his reflections on the event and the partnerships forged.“The conference was a fantastic opportunity to engage with colleague

127、s from the UK,QS,and a host of international universities.We made some invaluable connections with Indian institutions.We are already in the process of following up and considering what Sheffields engagement will look like.Needless to say,meeting such a diverse and insightful group of institutions i

128、s constantly shaping Sheffields activity in India,and this is a strategic focus for the University in the coming years.”Contact us and realise your international education strategy in IndiaForming new tiesAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 2829Improving bilateral relation

129、s between the universities of global superpowersLeaders of Indian and American universities sat down to discuss how to forge strong partnerships between institutions in the two nations.Key insights Partnerships between faculty at Indian and US institutions is a common and successful way to collabora

130、te,but institutions should put measures in place to ensure they are not over-reliant on individuals.The global perception of India needs updating to reflect how the nation has evolved.There is real opportunity for collaboration between the second and third tier cities in India and the US.Virtual lea

131、rning has removed barriers to India US partnership.Universities should explore opportunities to have students collaborate without having to physically travel to each others country.In many ways,the relationship between the higher education sectors of India and the USA is already strong.According to

132、the Open Doors Report(ODR),the number of international students travelling from India to the United States increased by 35%and resulted in an all-time high of 268,923 students in academic year 2022-23.Theres every opportunity now to bring India into the classroom.But how can they be improved?A truly

133、 bi-lateral relationship would be less one-sided.In January 2024,the Association of American Universities(AAU)published a report titled“Task force report on expanding US-India Partnerships”-at the QS India Summit,we hosted a breakfast with leaders from universities based in both nations and discusse

134、d the report and how to strengthen US-India collaboration.Faculty-to-faculty collaborationOne common theme throughout the meeting was the prevalence of faculty-to-faculty collaboration and the opportunity that presents.Indian university leaders identified that no one wanted to collaborate with small

135、 universities 15 years ago,meaning that faculty-to-faculty collaboration was key.For one university,85%of their SCOPUS publications use international research collaboration,and that collaboration is typically faculty-to-faculty.Throughout the bi-lateral meeting,it was identified that grassroots facu

136、lty partnership development was the“only”way,with one industry leader saying that there is always faculty-led collaboration,be that a student mobility or research partnership,because“someone has to take ownership.”What challenges are holding back collaboration between Indian and US universities?Fina

137、ncial challenges were identified as the main difficulty.In the US,external funding has become increasingly competitive,making the ambition to forge a robust research partnership between the two countries difficult.Student mobility also poses difficulties.According to one American university leader,U

138、S undergraduate students are hesitant to study in India,highlighting that perceived cultural differences are too large.Of course,this can cause issues.One American university leader said“the problem with faculty-to-faculty interaction is that its personality driven.If that faculty leaves your instit

139、ution,the partnership ends.It is the responsibility of the internationalisation office at your university to find those linkages across departments and faculties.”The leader proposed two solutions:Bring affinity groups of faculty together,pulling in multiple disciplines to broaden the partnerships a

140、nd ensure theyre less reliant on individuals Indian universities should consider scaling up their internationalisation offices to better facilitate partnerships.To nurture strong partnerships,experts said:Build research partnerships between US and Indian universities first,and allow academic articul

141、ation to flow from that.This will then improve student mobility.Re-think what a partnership can look like.For example,where theres a partnership between two universities,give students a common assignment,and have them work together virtually.This,then,breaks down the cost of student mobility.Faculty

142、-to-faculty collaborations can be extremely powerful beyond institutional collaboration.Read the Taskforce reportAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 3031Dr Edward Harcourt,Senior Vice President of Student Recruitment at QS highlighted the importance of digital learning.“Th

143、e walls of the classroom have really fallen down.So,students may still be reluctant to travel and spend time in India,but theres every opportunity now to bring in India into the classroom and to make it a required part of the curriculum.I think that opportunity is now self-evident.”India as a resear

144、ch destination Research partnerships were identified as another avenue for partnerships.For example,India is a biodiversity hotspot and so provides fruitful research opportunities for climate change research.“Thats a strength in India,”a Vice-Chancellor of an Indian university said,“think of India a

145、s a lab.”An Executive Director of an Indian business school said that,by identifying societal challenges and aligning their work to solving them,theyve created opportunities to work with industry.Realising Indias unique selling points as a research destination,and having Indian universities align th

146、eir research resources to industry needs may prove beneficial in improving bilateral relations between the US and India.Join us at the QS India Summit 2025 Innovating interactions:Interdisciplinary research and education collaboration best practicesby Gauri KohliTransforming higher education in Indi

147、a through interdisciplinary research and collaboration“It is our responsibility to create the environment to foster the growth of this form of research.”Professor Colin Bailey President and Principal,Queen Mary University of London“You have to be prepared to change how you allocate resources,how you

148、 manage activities,how you divide those activities,how you carve them up,and ultimately how you thereby guide people towards certain behaviours.”Professor Koen Lamberts President and Vice-Chancellor,University of Sheffield“Our graduates also need to be effective communicators with digital competence

149、 and they must be industry connected and career capable.”Professor Melinda Fitzgerald Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research,Curtin UniversityAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 3233Key insights Interdisciplinary graduates,nurtured by progressive universities,will be the

150、ones equipped to solve the worlds most pressing challenges.The necessary skills are not just academic.Soft skills,and generic hard skills such as technological proficiency will also be key for the future.University leaders are the ones to instil transdisciplinary thinking among their faculty and gra

151、duates.The worlds most pressing challenges,such as climate change,pandemics and sustainable development,require solutions that transcend individual disciplines.Recognising this,India is leveraging interdisciplinary research to internationalise its higher education system.Recent initiatives like the

152、NEP 2020 encourage Indian institutions to promote interdisciplinary research,enabling them to engage more effectively in global dialogues and attract international recognition.It also steers institutions towards increased competitiveness,enhanced research outcomes and improved student learning exper

153、iences.On stage at the QS India Summit 2024,experts reaffirmed this sentiment in a panel discussion.Why cross-discipline research is importantCross-disciplinary collaboration in global research and education particularly in the context of expanding operations in India,is very important.Using the exa

154、mple of NEP 2020,which is built on the five pillars of access,equity,quality,affordability and accountability,experts agreed that the policy also promotes multidisciplinary education and research in India.The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill 2023 in India also focuses on this.Experts agr

155、eed that it is university leaders responsibility to create the environment to foster the growth of this form of research.Universities that consistently produce impactful interdisciplinary research gain international recognition and prestige.This can lead to increased student and faculty mobility,par

156、tnerships with top universities abroad,and ultimately,a more internationalised higher education sector in India.Global challenges wont be solved alone,panellists agreed.Bringing together different disciplines within and outside universities to address challenges such as climate change,health inequal

157、ities,water and food security and the ethical use of AI.Challenges that come along the wayAs the top sender of students abroad and with increasing attention on internationalising higher education by national and state governments,India is positioned to play a significant role in shaping global acade

158、mic landscapes.However,to succeed,universities must address challenges in implementing strategies to boost multi-stream research and collaborative education.The main challenges are:The siloed education system The rigid structure of the Indian education system with its emphasis on compartmentalised l

159、earning discourages interdisciplinary education from an early age.The discipline-based department structure in institutions can create barriers to implementing diverse and multi-stream programmes.Indias linguistic diversity can also pose a lot of challenges in communication and collaboration,especia

160、lly when faculty and students are from different regions.Many Indian universities lack dedicated centres or resources for research and teaching.There is need to create more multi-disciplinary faculty positions and the institutions need to fund more research and collaborative initiatives.More efforts

161、 needed to create transdisciplinary graduatesHaving faculty and students that specialise in different disciplines can help solve large-scale problems,panellists agreed.This means breaking down siloes,which in itself is a challenge.Allocation of resources,work management,and having to create new beha

162、viours among the university community were all identified as hurdles.The panellists also discussed if transdisciplinary graduates exist and what the graduate profile of the future will look like.The panellists agreed with QS data identifying the key skills employers want,and graduates need to succee

163、d.They should be innovative,creative,and entrepreneurial,globally engaged and responsive,effective communicators with digital competence,and industry-connected and career-capable.This would create graduates that are able to apply their knowledge to the workplace.TeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingA

164、ctive learningEthics and social responsibility Source:QS Global Employer Survey 2023Globally,the top five most important soft skills identified by employers are:All eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 3435“We have to get people to understand from the get-go that university is

165、something for them too,so they can go on to do great things.”Professor Claire OMalley Pro-Vice Chancellor(Global),Durham University“I think the best impact is our endeavour in changing the mindset of our students.”Dr Dishan Kamdar Vice-Chancellor,FLAME University“The University of Kent was really ke

166、en to make sure that we got together with our neighbours and our communities to make sure that we could establish a medical school within the county.”Dr Richard Reece Deputy Vice-Chancellor,University of KentSocial impact and community engagementDriving sustainable development through social impact

167、and community engagementKey insights Indian universities have an opportunity to improve their social impact.Engaging with local communities and solving the problems that matter to them is crucial for universities social ambitions.Widening participation in higher education is an important way univers

168、ities can maximise their social impact.An opportunity knocksThe QS International Student Survey 2023 highlights the importance of community engagement in promoting sustainability awareness among students,with a majority(68%)expecting universities to foster student participation in local community in

169、itiatives for social sustainability.Data gathered for the QS World University Rankings:Sustainability 2024 reveals an opportunity for Indian universities to enhance their sustainability efforts.Theres a disparity in the social impact performance of leading Indian institutions compared to their count

170、erparts in Japan,Singapore,and South Korea.Leaders from UK and Indian universities took to the stage at the QS India Summit to explore what activities universities are already doing,and how they can continue to deliver social impact.India vs Peers Social Impact for Top 5 UniversitiesIndiaChinaJapanM

171、alaysiaSingaporeSouth KoreaAvg.Rank542.0488.0459.0447.0439.0289.0264.0244.0229.0116.0280.0264.0247.0174.089.0400.0364.0355.0304.0112.0542.065.059.0255.0255.0206.0140.082.0Indian Institute ofTechnology BombayIndian Institute ofTechnology KharagpurIndian Institute ofTechnology DelhiIndian Institute of

172、Technology MadrasUniversity of DelhiFudan UniversityShanghai Jiao TongUniversityTongji UniversityPeking UniversityZhejiang UniversityThe University ofTokyoKyoto UniversityKyushu UniversityHokkaido UniversityTohoku UniversityUniversiti MalayaUniversiti SainsMalaysiaTaylors UniversityUniversiti Kebang

173、saanMalaysiaUniversiti TeknologiMalaysiaNational University ofSingaporeNanyangTechnological Univer.Singapore M.Seoul NationalUniversityYonsei UniversityKorea UniversityKyung Hee UniversityHanyang UniversityAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 3637Widening participation to h

174、igher educationWhether it be socio-economic constraints,or limited access to educational resources,students may feel discouraged from applying to universities.Globally,there are real complexities in promoting educational opportunity and equitable access.Experts agreed that promoting universities as

175、places welcoming and available for all is critical,saying that its the universities role to highlight higher educations capability for social mobility.Having a more educated populace is a direct way universities can improve their social impact.The role of community engagement in universitiesExperts

176、said that working hand-in-glove with local communities is how universities can become anchor institutions for their area.Dr Richard Reece,Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Kent,gave an overview of the healthcare challenges faced in their local community.“Up until 2020,there was no medical

177、school in the county,”Dr Reece said.“We know from research across the country that trainee doctors tend to stay within the area that they trained in so we have very few general practitioners(GPs)as well,and we find great difficulty in attracting GPs.”The University of Kent then collaborated with com

178、munity leaders to establish a local medical school thats centered on the needs of the people of Kent,and to the benefit of that community.Experts identified other community-focused initiatives universities can undertake,such as riverbank conservation,blood donation drives,and empowering women in rur

179、al Indian villages.“Many of the deep problems that regions face are possibly too big for us to handle alone,”Professor Claire OMalley,Pro-Vice Chancellor(Global),Durham University said.Infrastructural issues like mass transportation,housing,and local economies require universities and regional partn

180、ers working together to solve,and maximizing the social impact that work has.Nurturing a conscious mindset among studentsWhile universities have a unique role to play in their local area,graduates will also have a massive impact on the world,and so should leave with a mindset of public service,panel

181、lists agreed.Dr Dishan Kamdar,FLAME Universitys Vice-Chancellor said,“We hope that through our curriculum,all students will work together on multiple projects on social engagement.Not only with students from the same university,but other universities in India and abroad collectively and in solidarit

182、y hoping to solve problems issuing the global community.“If the entire philosophy is enduring in nature,then multiple interventions will have a long-term effect not only to the region,but also to the country.In my opinion,just continue to do good I think the best impact is our endeavour in changing

183、the mindset of our students.”Its going to have to be a team effort.Professor Claire OMalley Pro-Vice Chancellor(Global),Durham UniversityAll eyes on India:Global partnerships to build a new education 3839Benefit from our in-country presence and expertise to strengthen your institutions reach,partner

184、ships and impact in India.Which objectives can we help you achieve?1.Navigate the complexities of Indias higher education landscape to facilitate strategic market entry and long-term growth.2.Capitalise on emerging trends and seize opportunities for sustainable growth,excellence and global recognition.3.Expand your institutions reach and impact through targeted student growth strategies.Want to find out more about how QS can support your impact and influence in India?Discover the QS Global India Initiative