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Global Study to Explore Issues of Equity in Higher Education Around the World
By Roberta Bassett, Tertiary Education Specialist, Human Development Network The ability of a society to produce, select, adapt, commercialize, and use knowledge is critical for sustained economic...
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Growing Pains: Ten Common Errors when Building a World-Class University
Drawing inspiration from the recent post on the World Bank EduTech Blog by Michael Trucano on "worst practices in ICT in education" I was prompted to compile a list of common errors when attempting to...
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Countdown of Common Errors when Building a World-Class University
This week, I’m sharing the top 10 common errors when building new world class universities based on my work over the past 17 years at the World Bank and reflecting on my observations from working with...
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Leadership Challenge: Common Errors when Building a World-Class University
This week, I’m sharing the top 10 common errors when building new world class universities based on my work over the past 17 years at the World Bank and reflecting on my observations from working with...
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Final Countdown: Top 10 Common Errors when Building a World-Class University
This is my last post sharing the top 10 common errors when building new world class universities based on my work over the past 17 years at the World Bank and reflecting on my observations from...
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Call for Action: Help Shape Our Work on Equity in Higher Education
Co-authored by Roberta Bassett and Jennifer Pye, Tertiary Education TeamWe are reaching out to the global tertiary education community to create a forum for discussing equity in access and success. For...
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An Uphill Struggle? Equity in Higher Education for People with Disabilities
Co-authored by Jennifer Pye, Tertiary Education TeamGlobally the disabled population continues to be the most disadvantaged and marginalized group within society with limited access to educational...
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Going the Distance: Sustaining and Growing a World-Class University
How do countries establish world-class universities while avoiding common pitfalls? In my previous postings about the Top 10 errors that universities most often make, I focused on obstacles usually...
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Evolution of a World-Class University: Balancing Local Growth and Global Appeal
How can countries establish world-class universities while avoiding common pitfalls? In my previous posting on how to sustain and grow a top-tier university I focused on the importance of staying true...
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The Road to Academic Excellence: Lessons of Experience
When I published my first book on World Class Universitiestwo years ago, I certainly did not anticipate the world-wide exposure it received. Now, I sometimes worry about having contributed to raising...
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¿Estamos obsesionados con los rankings de universidades?
Photo: Arne Hoel / World Bank No hay duda que los rankings se han convertido en una parte significativa del panorama de la educación superior en los ámbitos local y global. En este escenario, los...
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Are we obsessed with university rankings?
Students prepare for an exam in a library. Photo: Arne Hoel / World Bank It is beyond doubt that rankings have become a significant part of the tertiary education landscape, both globally and locally....
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Enseignement supérieur : l’obsession des classements
Les élèves préparent un examen dans une bibliothèque. Photo: Arne Hoel / World Bank Les classements des universités font désormais incontestablement partie du paysage de l’enseignement supérieur,...
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The most effective services for well-rounded higher education students in India
The blogger (back row, second from right) joined discussions with several university students in India. A few months ago, I met with over 100 undergraduate and graduate students at seven different...
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The next generation of African scientists need a more sustainable career path
A professor teaching cell biology and biochemistry at a university in Africa. (Stephan Gladieu / World Bank) Happy UN Day for South –South Cooperation! Investment in skills is vital to economic...
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2017 in review: The top ten World Bank education blogs
Celebrating education. (Photo: World Bank) As the editor of the World Bank’s education blog, I get weekly submissions from our education experts from all corners of the globe. Provocative and...
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