Charlie Ball is Head of Higher Education Intelligence for Prospects at Jisc. An experienced labour market analyst, he specialises in the production, interpretation and dissemination of higher education research, particularly outcomes data for graduates and postgraduates.
8 pieces
Newest first, since February 2016
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Busting graduate labour myths
A new Universities UK report aims to highlight the strong and continued demand for graduates. Charlie Ball separates facts from fiction
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Lack of work experience proves a barrier for jobseekers
If businesses don’t offer work experience to students, they can’t expect their new recruits to have it, says Charlie Ball.
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What might the graduate labour market look like in 2021?
Charlie Ball looks to the latest graduate outcome data to tell us whether graduates can expect improved prospects next year.
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Graduate Outcomes in a post Covid-19 world
HESA’s Graduate Outcomes survey is finally out. Charlie Ball thinks through what the results say about the future for the graduate labour market.
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There’s no such thing as the national graduate labour market
A new publication explores how geography shapes the graduate labour market in the UK. Charlie Ball argues that national labour markets should not be at the forefront of university careers guidance
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What do graduates do?
Charlie Ball, head of higher education intelligence at Prospects, introduces the 2018 edition of the organisation’s annual report on the destinations of university graduates.
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Human capital: let’s talk about graduate outcomes
Following the recent IFS report into graduate earnings, Charlie Ball discusses the significant implications for the sector, and previews the forthcoming consultation on the future of the DLHE survey – an opportunity to g
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Has DLHE had its day?
Following the passing of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act which allows for educational data to be linked to tax records, Charlie Ball asks if this will ultimately see the demise of the controversial Dest