brain drain
Coverage of brain drain in the Nexus archive.
- Why more young workers are leaving the UK behind
Young workers are reportedly leaving the UK, leading to a growing gap between Britons who leave and those who return since 2022. However, the article suggests that current claims regarding a 'brain drain' may be overstating the actual scale of the problem.
- Job fair focused on giving locals career opportunities
The Kamaʻaina Comes Home job fair is scheduled for August 5 to provide local talent with career opportunities and address brain drain.
- Venezuela’s Reconstruction Hits a Wall: A Decade of Brain Drain
Over 7.9 million Venezuelans have left the country, with 90% of early emigrants holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, depleting the nation of skilled professionals. A significant portion of these emigrants are oil and gas engineers, critically weakening Venezuela’s oil industry.
- Venezuela’s Reconstruction Hits a Wall: A Decade of Brain Drain
Over 7.9 million Venezuelans have emigrated, with 90% of early exiles holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, depleting the nation of skilled professionals. The oil and gas industry has suffered significant losses as many engineers have left, complicating Venezuela’s economic recovery.
- AI homework tools cut exam scores by 20%, study of 26,000 Chinese students finds
A study of 26,000 Chinese students found that AI homework tools improve homework scores but reduce exam results by 20%, with a 'brain drain' effect emerging over two years. Researchers from Stockholm University and the University of Hong Kong tracked the long-term academic impact of generative AI use in classrooms.
- Brain drain leaves Yemen’s health sector in tatters and millions helpless
Yemen's health professionals are leaving the country due to lower income and unsafe working conditions, leading to a deteriorated health sector and leaving millions without adequate care.
- 'It's unfair you can't do everything here': Education comes with exile in Martinique
45 percent of university-bound students from France's overseas territories leave their islands for higher education due to limited opportunities, with Martinique facing severe brain drain and a projected demographic shift toward becoming France's oldest department in 25 years.
- New Zealand sees brain drain to Australia amid stagnating economy
New Zealand is experiencing a significant brain drain, with former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern relocating to Australia. The issue is linked to a stagnating economy and rising cost of living, sparking debates about talent retention. Auckland correspondent Emma Garboud-Lorenzoni reports on the situation.
- Canada losing top talent as workers head to the U.S.
Canada is experiencing a brain drain as skilled workers migrate to the U.S., raising concerns about economic competitiveness and workforce sustainability. The trend highlights challenges in retaining top talent amid cross-border employment opportunities.
- Ethereum’s identity crisis is deepening after high-profile 'brain drain' frustrates the community
Ethereum faces an identity crisis as key developers and contributors leave the project in a significant 'brain drain.' The departures are frustrating the community and raising concerns about the platform's direction and leadership.