On 23 October 2026, the OECD published Policies for Developing Advanced STEM Skills in Higher Education. The report explores how disciplinary expertise, cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional judgment help people tackle complex problems and innovate responsibly. Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies are among the fields discussed.
Five stages from education to employment
The report identifies five points where skills development can stall: entering STEM higher education, completing a programme, progressing to advanced study, entering employment and using skills effectively, and renewing those skills throughout working life. Diagnosing a shortage calls for evidence about access, training opportunities and the way skills are used in jobs.
How higher education can respond
The policy framework connects programme renewal, opportunities for research and practice, transitions into work and lifelong learning. The report calls for coordination across education, science, innovation and employment, and offers ways for institutions and policymakers to assess local bottlenecks.
The CITLAB directory lists the related item on 26 October 2026. This article is based on the OECD report. DOI 10.1787/257230ec-en.
Sources and further reading
Original link: https://aiedchair.bnu.edu.cn/news-oecd-advanced-stem-skills-2026-en/
