The acceleration of artificial intelligence is causing profound changes in the labour market and the global economy. This technological transformation is altering the economic value of certain professional qualifications and skills, creating uncertainty about the future of many traditional areas of training.
Simultaneously, data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reveals a decline in student results, indicating a growing fragility in foundational learning. This deterioration of educational foundations comes at a critical moment, when market demands are becoming more complex.
Demographic pressure constitutes another factor that aggravates the described scenario. Changes in the composition of student populations and current demographic trends place additional pressure on higher education institutions worldwide.
In this context, universities face a significant threat to their traditional role. The combination of these factors — technological transformation, fragile learning, devalued qualifications and demographic pressure — raises fundamental questions about the future and relevance of higher education institutions in society.
