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How governments and universities can support 21st-century skill development

17 February 2022 | Skills such as creativity and critical thinking are increasingly sought after by employers – how can higher education help students develop them?

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How the OECD is helping foster high quality and digitally enabled higher education

2 November 2021 | Two new OECD reports analyse the strengths and challenges of higher education systems in Hungary and the Slovak Republic.

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Promoting social inclusion through micro-credentials

New OECD research highlights three ways micro-credentials can contribute to greater inclusion in higher education

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Entering a labour market in turmoil: How can interpersonal skills help?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically changed the job market. Will strong interpersonal skills help young people navigate it?

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Rethinking examinations in higher education following the coronavirus outbreak

Could the COVID-19 crisis spell the end of high stakes final examinations as the main tool for assessing learning in higher education?

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Coronavirus is changing the labour market – how can higher education respond?

Better aligning higher education and the labour market will ensure people have the skills they need to succeed in the increasingly competetive market.