WISE – Can universities keep up with the future?

By Yojana Sharma. Can university leaders ensure that their institutions keep up with rapid changes in technology and shifts in local and global economies? The International Association of University Presidents, or IAUP, session at the WISE conference in Doha sparked considerable debate on whether universities can survive to serve ‘emerging generations’.
The fifth World Innovation Summit for Education – WISE – was held at the Qatar National Convention Centre from 29-31 October, on the theme of “Reinventing Education for Life”. It attracted more than 1,200 delegates from over 100 countries. More...