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      Institutions are facing a period of dramatic disruption

      The skills required to thrive in today’s world are changing fast and the institutions that teach, train and research are facing a period of dramatic disruption.

      From early learning through to higher education and lifelong learning many organisations are looking to harness the latest technology, unleash the potential of their people, adapt to new funding models and make their operations as efficient as possible to deliver exceptional student experiences and deliver world class research.



      Challenges for education providers

      Common challenges within the education sector to be addressed include:

      • Technology

        Ensuring the right technology solutions are supporting the institution across back, middle and front office.

      • Research activities

        Better managing research activities by assisting with processes in the reporting of research data and funding, publications and grants and navigating tax incentive schemes.

      • Financial performance

        Enhancing financial performance and diversifying revenue streams in response to reduced government funding.

      • Ageing workforce

        Dealing with an ageing academic workforce and global competition for relevant skills.

      • Linking higher education and vocational skills

        Linking higher education and the development of vocational skills to deliver improved social and economic outcomes.

      • Supply and demand

        Managing supply and demand forces in domestic and international student markets.

      • Development of education resources

        Responding to competition in the development of education resources and the enhancement of academic standards.



      How KPMG can help


      KPMG works across the education sector on a range of complex issues

      We have a dedicated team of professionals assisting clients in higher education, vocational education and training, early childhood and schools, as well as the strategic planners, funders and influencers of educational services.

      We can help with:

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      Smarter, leaner support services

        

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      Research Excellence, Innovation, Engagement and Impact

        

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      Enhancing the student experience

        

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      Assets that are fit for the future

        

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      Workforce culture, planning and optimisation

        

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      Strategy and Transformation

        

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      Services enabled by technology

        

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      Managing risk in a rapidly changing environment

        



      How we helped our education clients

      Learn how La Trobe University advances their data management and digital strategy with some help from KPMG data analytics specialists.

      The University of Queensland modernised operations and people processes with Workday.

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