Are universities ready for the future of work? Lessons from Germany

Germany has become an increasingly important destination for international students, but attracting students is only part of the challenge. As technology reshapes the workplace, employers place greater emphasis on practical skills, and students look beyond the degree itself to the careers it can lead to, higher education providers are under pressure to rethink what and how they teach.

This Leaders Series conversation will explore how Germany’s higher education sector is responding to that shift, and what its universities of applied sciences can tell us about the future of career-focused education. From bringing industry closer into the classroom to rethinking the relationship between business, technology and education, we’ll ask what it takes to prepare international students for a changing world of work.

The PIE will be joined by Julian Davies, CEO of Gisma University of Applied Sciences, whose work sits at the intersection of business, technology and applied education. Together, we’ll explore how universities can keep pace with changing employer needs and build courses around the skills that will matter next.

This webinar is part of The PIE Leaders Series and will be hosted by Kim Martin, Deputy Editor at The PIE.