Presented by: The Global Nexus Education Advisory Team
At Global Nexus Education, we believe that strong decisions about education, careers, and future pathways must be grounded in credible evidence and the most current data available. We work closely with students, families, educators, and communities to help them navigate higher education systems, international study options, admissions processes, and labour market trends with clarity and confidence. Our team of advisors draws on trusted global and national research sources, up-to-date policy analysis, and reliable data to inform guidance on higher education, skills development, and workforce alignment. The resources below represent a curated selection of respected information platforms that we regularly consult and recommend. We have much more so please feel free to reach out.
Higher Education News and Analysis
These sources provide timely reporting, global perspectives, and in-depth analysis on higher education policy, institutions, and trends.
- University World News
Global coverage of higher education developments, policy debates, and international trends.
https://www.universityworldnews.com/ - Times Higher Education
News, rankings, and analysis on universities worldwide.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/ - The Chronicle of Higher Education
In-depth reporting and commentary on postsecondary education, primarily in North America.
https://www.chronicle.com/ - Inside Higher Ed
Daily news, opinion, and data focused on colleges and universities.
https://www.insidehighered.com/
International Education and Student Mobility
These organizations track international student flows, support global education exchange, and publish authoritative research on international education.
- Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Canada’s leading organization for international education research and policy.
https://cbie.ca/ - Institute of International Education (IIE)
A global leader in international exchange, research, and student mobility data.
https://www.iie.org/ - IIE Open Doors
Comprehensive data on international students and study abroad, with a focus on the United States.
https://www.iie.org/research-initiatives/open-doors/ - NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Research, policy updates, and professional resources on international education.
https://www.nafsa.org/
Applications and Admissions Planning
These platforms support students in navigating undergraduate and postgraduate application processes across different countries.
- Common App
A centralized application platform used by many universities in the United States and beyond.
https://www.commonapp.org/ - UCAS (United Kingdom)
The official undergraduate application service for universities in the UK.
https://www.ucas.com/ - Central Applications Office (Ireland)
Manages applications to undergraduate courses in Ireland.
https://www.cao.ie/
Education Data and Research
These organizations provide comparative education data, system-level indicators, and global education statistics.
- OECD – Education at a Glance
Comparative indicators on education systems, outcomes, and investment across countries.
https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/serials/education-at-a-glance_g1gha6b0.html - UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Global data on education, literacy, and learning outcomes.
https://www.uis.unesco.org/en - World Bank – Education Statistics (EdStats)
International education data and indicators linked to development outcomes.
https://datatopics.worldbank.org/education/
Labour Market and Career Outlooks
These sources connect education pathways to employment trends, occupational outlooks, and skills demand.
- Government of Canada Job Bank
Labour market trends, wages, and outlooks across occupations in Canada.
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis - WorkBC Labour Market Outlook
Provincial labour market projections and workforce trends in British Columbia.
https://www.workbc.ca/research-labour-market/bc-labour-market-outlook - US Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Detailed profiles of occupations, employment projections, and required education.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ - O*NET OnLine
In-depth information on occupations, skills, tasks, and competencies.
https://www.onetonline.org/