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There’s a new report on first jobs. Here’s why it matters to SUs

08/09/26

Can students use their work experience and/or part-time job to count towards their degree?

21/08/26

We are trained to care. But who is caring for us?

Laura Young|SU blog|15/07/26

Top ten takeaways from the 2026 Student Academic Experience Survey

11/06/26

Manchester (Uni of) will “make students go on placement”. So what?

Jim Dickinson|SU blog|10/06/26

Careers, credit and curricula – examples of practice from European SUs and unis

10/06/26

How (and why) to respond to DBT’s consultation on zero hours contracts

03/06/26

How is AI affecting graduate employability

07/05/26

Backing volunteering in an engagement crisis

Fiona Walsh McDonnell|SU blog|07/05/26

What is a “non-academic transcript” and should SUs be paying attention?

24/03/26

Are we letting international students down on employability?

25/02/26

Students say employability is their top priority – what can SUs do about it?

25/02/26

You wouldn’t work for free. Why should healthcare students?

Lorna Elliott-Skinner|SU blog|20/02/26

Five new consultations on employment rights – here’s what SUs need to know

17/02/26

There’s a timeline for new employment rights – here’s what SUs need to know (updated)

17/02/26

North of 49: To be honest, I’m a bit of a mess

Jim Dickinson|SU blog|26/01/26

Euro unis are using diploma supplements to recognise student volunteer roles – and the UK could too

22/01/26

How to improve things for PGRs that teach

03/12/25

What do students on placement get for their money?

01/12/25

Students are developing amazing skills through the SU (if they can uncover them)

23/10/25

What SUs need to know about the changes to employment law

23/10/25

What’s going on with students and guaranteed hours in the Employment Rights Bill?

13/10/25

Three things freshers want to know this autumn term

Fiona Walsh McDonnell|SU blog|09/10/25

How (and why) to respond to the government’s unpaid internships consultation

20/08/25

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