The Cost-of-Living Crisis is Here to Stay – What Can We Do Long-Term to Support our Students?
Tania Struetzel and Colum Mackey reflect on how universities and Students’ Unions can work in partnership to provide effective support for students to navigate the cost-of-living crisis.
3 Steps to Implement a Preventative Approach to Tackling Sexual Misconduct
As the OfS launches a new consultation, how can providers implement a preventative approach to tackling sexual misconduct?
Meeting the Challenges Faced by a University Careers Service: An Insider’s Perspective
Paul Gratrick explores challenges facing university careers and employability leaders in the context of the wider HE socio-economic and regulatory landscape.
Access and Participation Plans: Getting More Bang for Your Buck
Liz Moores and Lizzy Woodfield argue that robust evaluation is key to meeting access and participation plan targets.
How Careers Services Can Increase Student Engagement
3 ways universities can increase student engagement with careers services.
Student Food Poverty: What Universities Can Do to Support Students
The National Student Money Survey 2023 highlights the struggles many students face with food costs.
Enhancing Employability Support for International Students
3 effective ways to enhance employability support for international students in UK universities.
Understanding the Higher Education Landscape: What Percentage of People Go to University in the UK?
Student numbers are growing. This article outlines the percentage of people that go to university in the UK and some of the challenges and opportunities this presents for professional services across higher education.
Unveiling the Best Graduate Employers: An Evidence-Based Approach for UK Higher Education Professionals
Guiding students towards meaningful careers requires nuanced expertise. This evidence-based guide unveils a dynamic approach to graduate employability, helping students discover "best fit" employers beyond the limitations of traditional rankings and brand names.
Short Courses and the Lifelong Loan Entitlement: Are They Compatible?
The Lifelong Loan Entitlement – can we deliver the flexibility it is supposed to create or are short courses better placed elsewhere?
Nurturing the Future: How to Support Underrepresented Students in Higher Education
Discover effective strategies to support underrepresented students in higher education. Learn how to create an inclusive environment, provide targeted support, and champion advocacy to empower students from diverse backgrounds to succeed.
Why Careers Services Are Important in UK Universities
Careers and employability services are becoming an increasingly important aspect of the UK's higher education landscape - here's why.
How Graduates Can Develop Transferable Skills
How can graduates develop transferable skills with the help of university careers services?
Top 10 Graduate Employers in the UK for 2023
A list of the top 10 graduate employers in the UK, along with other important graduate employers and tips for supporting graduate employability.
Employers' Perceptions of the Employability Skills of New Graduates in the UK
What skills do employers really value in new graduates?
How to Engage Alumni in Your Careers and Employability Agenda
How can universities engage alumni in the employability agenda to bolster graduate outcomes and opportunities for current students?
How Can Graduates Improve Employability? A Guide for HE Careers Professionals
A guide for HE professionals on supporting graduates to improve their employability prospects in the labour market.
How to Measure Success in Apprenticeship Delivery
Key action points for providers seeking to define, implement and evaluate their measures of success in apprenticeship delivery.
3 Early Interventions to Support Disadvantaged Students’ Employability
How can careers and employability professionals deliver early interventions to support disadvantaged students in achieving good graduate outcomes?
Exploring the Barriers Faced by Traditionally Underrepresented Students
Higher education is a gateway to opportunities, yet for traditionally underrepresented students, this path can be obstructed by numerous barriers. This article delves into the challenges faced by these students and provides insights into strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.