Andrew Weckman
How can universities support student mental health post-pandemic?
Undertaking a degree program at any level represents an exciting new chapter for students. Studying at university opens up countless opportunities for learning, networking, and socialising. For some, it can also be a time of great change and stress. Throw in the effects of a year of studying, working, and living through a global pandemic, and the impact on student
Workplace Learning: What Role Can Universities Play?
As the business world continues to evolve at an ever-increasing speed, so too do the needs and demands of companies, employers and their teams. Greater emphasis is being put on employee retention, improving internal skillsets and recognising the need for resilient and flexible teams. One way that companies are future-proofing their workforce is by creating a culture of learning and
How Can Universities Prepare Students for the Future of Work?
According to a recent study by online learning platform Chegg, employment prospects and the future of work are still a significant factor in students’ decision to go to university. Across the 21 countries surveyed, 21% of students said that their chosen career path required a degree. 19% said they thought undertaking higher education would improve their job prospects. 14% hoped
6 Surprising Things Students Said About A Year Of Online Learning
Twelve months on from the beginning of national lockdowns around the world, many students have now experienced a whole academic year of online learning. Initially, this abrupt move from classroom and lecture hall to home learning was a shock to the system. Even students who had already been participating in distance learning courses will have been impacted by the huge
Why Power Skills Are What You Need To Succeed
What are Power Skills? The most sought-after skills of the future are not technical, but behavioural; those so-called soft skills, or as we should be calling them, power skills. So says Corporate Talent, HR, and Learning Analyst, Josh Bersin. We know from recent studies that digital and technical skills will be important to businesses of the future. This is a
UBIS Announces Partnership with IGEMA Centro de Estudios Universitarios
We all know that relationships and positive connections underpin great business success. At UBIS, we are proud to call ourselves a truly international university, offering meaningful global connections and opportunities to our students, staff and community. We were recently awarded programmatic accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), recognising our commitment to excellence and continual improvement in
Research Areas and Subgroups
Based on discussions and analysis of the fields of expertise in the UBIS network, the following areas have been identified as relevant areas of research for UBIS: Distance and Online Education (synchronous and asynchronous teaching) paired with questions relating to interculturality and multilingualism in a global business environmentHybrid education, with innovative delivery methods has long been part of UBIS practices.
Has EdTech Changed Learning For Good?
Technology has proven to be a saving grace for many of us in the past year. We have video calls to stay connected with far-away friends and family. Small businesses have embraced new commercial functions on apps like Instagram. Companies of all sizes have benefited from the use of workflow management programmes and co-working platforms. The education sector is no different,
Undertaking a DBA: What Can Graduates Expect?
At UBIS, we offer a range of degree programmes to suit everyone, no matter what stage of their academic or professional journey they are at. For students who have completed their Master’s and are considering their next steps, we have our IACBE-accredited Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). To tell you a bit more about our DBA and the value it
UBIS Awarded Accreditation from IACBE
We are delighted to announce that UBIS has been awarded programmatic accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). This accreditation recognises schools whose business programmes have met the IACBE’s elevated standards and is a reflection of our commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to student learning. IACBE: a collaborative approach to accreditation Founded in 1997, the IACBE
