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Universities and Communities: developing relationships locally, nationally and globally

Universities and Communities: developing relationships locally, nationally and globally. Margaret Alipoor School of Management University of Bradford. From WP to Employability.

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Universities and Communities: developing relationships locally, nationally and globally

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  1. Universities and Communities: developing relationships locally, nationally and globally Margaret Alipoor School of Management University of Bradford

  2. From WP to Employability “the likelihood of those from lowest participation areas participating in HE had increased by 30% over the last 5 years and by 50% over the last 15 years” (HEFCE 2013) BUT There is still a huge gap between most and least advantaged (57% compared with 19%, HEFCE 2013) AND Graduate employment rates still favour more advantaged groups

  3. University of Bradford Over 50% of current students fall into widening participation categories Now a shift to include a focus on Employability What does this mean? Careers education, focus on employer engagement, embedding employability in the curriculum

  4. Embedding Employability Skills • Real world examples and case studies • Guest Lectures • Discipline and Personal Skills development • Employer engagement in course planning and delivery

  5. Developing Reciprocal Relationships Relevant work experience-placements,internships, volunteering Responding to employers – sharing expertise, developing courses More than Advisory Groups and governance role

  6. University of BradfordEmployer Engagement • Professional Networks • Bespoke Programmes • Employer involvement in Curriculum • Third Sector Support

  7. Value for University and Communities 1 • Students – occupational informed curriculum, opportunities to enhance cv, build relationships with employers locally, nationally and globally, opportunities to study and work worldwide

  8. Value for Universities and Communities 2 Communities – to influence the curriculum and skills of their future employees, to gain advice and consultancy from academics and students, to identify potential future employees

  9. Developing Relationships Globally Global Campus • Degree programmes delivered in locations across the globe • Quality Assured • Partnership of Academics in development and delivery • Student Interactions

  10. What Next? • Through partnership with communities locally, nationally and internationally supporting ethical and sustainable development to achieve economic development • “Making Knowledge Work”

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