Developing graduate and employability skills within a mathematical sciences programme

The six short papers below were presented by their authors at a one-day workshop offered by the Maths, Stats & OR Network in partnership with the Centre for Integrative Learning. The workshop was held at the University of Nottingham on the 23 June 2008…Skills development within an HE degree is emerging as a high-priority area for both government and higher education recruitment. Future investment will continue to be linked with graduate outcomes as identified by a statement from Bill Rammell, then Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education: “High-level skills - the skills associated with higher education are good for the individuals who acquire them and good for the economy. They help individuals unlock their talents and aspire to change their life for the better”…