Curricula development

Advice on shaping the focus and content of university programmes to ensure they deliver what students and employers need. These resources look at how to embed the most sought-after graduate attributes and future skills into university curricula; how to adapt course content to a future shaped by AI; how to weave the Sustainable Development Goals into existing programmes and what effective decolonisation looks like. 

By Eliza.Compton , 27 November, 2025

Campus Talks: The real-world power of soft skills

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How do universities ensure their curricula meet the demands from industry, government and students for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Three experts explain how institutions are working to align higher education and skills development
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80minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 27 November, 2025

The case for degrees that teach us how to think

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As debate about the cost and purpose of higher education intensifies, the humanities are often the first target. Yet evidence shows that far from being outdated or indulgent, humanities degrees cultivate critical skills, resilience and, yes, viable career paths
By Eliza.Compton , 24 November, 2025

Teaching core skills for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs

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Students need skills that go beyond subject knowledge to be ready for as-yet-unknown jobs. For institutions, that means preparing them with cognitive abilities – and awareness of how to apply them – for careers now and in future
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 21 November, 2025

Co-creation that treats students as collaborators, not consultants

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When students believe their opinions matter, their creativity, confidence and sense of belonging grow – and so does the impact of your work. Here are five practical ways to bring students ‘behind the camera’ in co-curricular programme design
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 20 November, 2025

Soft skills for hard times

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Find out how to educate students with the skills needed to succeed in a world beset with uncertainty and instability
By kiera.obrien , 6 November, 2025

A co-curricular approach to SDG education

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To accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals, students need to be equipped to tackle real-world issues across disciplines. Here’s how it can be done
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5minutes
Curricula development