Why Universities, Research and Human Capital Are Becoming Strategic Assets By Xiaodong Wu, Yang Song and Rob McLay There was a time when discussions about international competitiveness focused primarily on trade, natural resources, manufacturing capacity and access to capital. Those things still matter enormously. But another form of competition is becoming increasingly important to the… Continue reading The Global Competition for Talent

How Students Are Rethinking Where They Learn and Build Their Futures By Liang Cheng and Rob McLay For generations, the path to university was largely determined by geography. Most students attended an institution in their home country, often relatively close to where they grew up. Studying abroad was certainly possible, but for most young people… Continue reading A Wider Map for Higher Education

By Rob McLay, Xiaodong Wu and Liang Cheng The Global Battle for Talent: Canada Is Seizing a Historic Opportunity to Strengthen Its Universities Canada has just demonstrated that the global competition for research talent is no longer an abstract policy discussion. It is happening now and Canada is competing successfully. On August 27, 2026, the… Continue reading The Global Battle for Talent: Canada Is Seizing a Historic Opportunity to Strengthen Its Universities

Prepared by Rob McLay and Yang Song, International education has become one of Canada’s most important and sometimes underestimated – economic, educational, and strategic assets. The scale of its contribution is remarkable. Global Affairs Canada’s Economic Impact of International Education in Canada — 2022 Update estimated that international students spent $37.3 billion in Canada in… Continue reading International Education Is a Major Canadian Asset:We Should Treat It That Way

Navigating Higher Education: A Guide to Trusted Resources for Students and Families Prepared by: The Senior Management Team at Global Nexus Education Global Nexus Education is pleased to launch its 2026 Higher Education Resource Guide, a practical and accessible resource designed to help students and families navigate an increasingly complex world of higher education. Bringing… Continue reading Global Nexus Education Launches its 2026 Higher Education Resource Guide

By Liang Cheng, Xiandong Wu, Rob McLay, and Yang Song – Global Nexus Education June 10, 2026 Introduction Globally, universities and colleges are confronted with a significant shift in how education relates to work. Traditionally, higher education has been viewed as a pathway to employment, social mobility, and professional identity. For generations, earning a university… Continue reading Universities, Skills, and the Future of Work : How Higher Education Can Adapt to Changing Labour Markets

By Liang Cheng, Xiandong Wu, Rob McLay, and Yang SongGlobal Nexus Education June 15, 2026 Introduction Young people are entering the workforce at one of the most transformative moments in modern history. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), demographic change, climate pressures, rising mental health needs, and rapidly evolving health systems are reshaping not only how… Continue reading New Careers in Health, Mental Health and Well-Being: How Young People Are Choosing Meaningful Work in a Changing World

By the Global Nexus Education Team June 22, 2026 Introduction When many people hear the word entrepreneurship, they often think of start-ups, pitch competitions, business plans, and students enrolled in business programs. But that view is too narrow for the world young people are entering. Entrepreneurship should be understood as a core learning goal for… Continue reading Entrepreneurship Is Not Just for Business Students: Why Canadian Universities Should Make It a Core Learning Goal

How to Begin, Restart, and Navigate Meaningful Work in an Age of Disruption By the Global Nexus Education Team There are moments when the hardest question is not whether change is happening. It is how to find one’s footing within it. Students are graduating into a world of work being reshaped by artificial intelligence, economic… Continue reading Finding Purpose in a Chaotic World

By the Global Nexus Education Team For more than two decades, international education has been one of the great success stories of global higher education. Universities and colleges in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States expanded their international reach, diversified their campuses, strengthened research networks, and generated substantial revenue through international student… Continue reading International Students and the New Financial Reality for Higher Education