Higher education institutions are under pressure to produce employable graduates who are
required to contribute to the sustainability of strong economic growth and development. As …

The review was undertaken to provide an assessment of the key issues and challenges to
widening participation, and highlight the policies, approaches and practice that have been …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of engineering student
interns, as well as the perceptions of internship supervisors. Design/methodology/approach …

Internships are a growing, yet controversial, labour market phenomenon. In particular, the
issue of unpaid internships has been the source of legislative, judicial and ethical debate …

Combining work experience with degree-level study is seen as a key differentiator for
securing employment upon graduation in a competitive employment market. The positive …

This report was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England
(HEFCE). It explores why different types of student achieve different outcomes in UK higher …

This study investigates whether the completion of an optional sandwich work placement
enhances student performance in final year examinations. Using Propensity Score …

This study evaluates the impact of an intervention on business school graduates'
employability comprising of a curriculum-based career management skills (CMS) module …

This report was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England
(HEFCE). It explores why different types of student achieve different outcomes in UK higher …

Work-integrated learning (WIL) requires a partnership or relationship with an external
organization as a host for students to undertake a workplace learning experience. Extensive …