In conversation with Ammar Kaka, provost and vice-principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Based on an interview conducted in June 2020
Q. What will the role of higher education institutions be in the post-Covid-19 world?
Higher education institutes will continue to play an important role in the post-Covid-19 world. It is likely there may be changes in the way education is delivered, with several universities looking to adopt a blended learning approach, at least in the short term. Regardless, higher education institutions will continue to stay relevant, identify skills gaps and help people build the right skills to help countries improve economic prosperity – something perhaps more important than ever before.