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"The largest skills gaps aren't technical, but human. Closing the gap is a shared responsibility between us all."   That was one of the key messages from the launch of the QS World Future Skills Index 2027 at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2026 in Budapest, presented by QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter to more than 600 higher education leaders and policymakers. The findings highlighted how economies are performing across skills alignment, academic readiness, the future of work and economic transformation, and what this means for universities navigating rapid labour market change. One takeaway stood out: closing the skills gap requires stronger alignment between universities, employers, governments and learners. Is your institution keeping pace with changing skills demands? Find out in the report: https://lnkd.in/ebxpyuFA   The day also featured an inspiring keynote from chess grandmaster Judit Polgár and a student panel that reinforced a clear trend in global mobility: employability, industry connections and return on investment remain central to students' study decisions. We closed with a collaborative workshop exploring how higher education can help build a Europe that is competitive, connected and future-ready.   What do you see as the biggest challenge facing universities in closing the skills gap: curriculum design, employer engagement, policy alignment, or something else? #QSHigherEdSummit #QSInsights #QSWorldFutureSkills