Higher education

University leavers not "prepared for work" yet remain most preferred recruitment option by employers

Over half (57%) of employers still mainly look for degrees or post-graduate qualifications when recruiting staff, according to a new report from the CIPD.

Degree apprenticeships could help improve social mobility

Despite a digital skills crisis, and a need to hire and upskill fast, we continue to present school leavers with a binary choice when it comes to continuing their learning – go to university or take...

Degree apprenticeships boosting D&I

While degree apprenticeships bring challenges they play an important role in boosting diversity in the workplace, said speakers at a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) event

Putting the HR in higher education

HR in higher education has unique challenges and opportunities. We explore what’s on HR’s radar and how universities must adapt

Students regret going to university

New research from Barclays Apprenticeships shows attitudes towards the traditional university route are changing