Advance HE publishes its 2025 employability case study compendium

The 6th annual compendium of employability case studies, 'Strengthening the student experience: Distilling the 3 Es',  is now available to download.

In the ever-evolving landscape of UK higher education, the importance of employability, enterprise, and entrepreneurship cannot be overstated. Termed the ‘3Es’ (Norton and Penaluna, 20221) they are more than just aspirations; they are fundamental pillars that support the success of our students and the wider community. It is within this context that this publication, drawn from the presentations at the Advance HE 2024 Employability Symposium, provides a platform for reflection, collaboration, and action. 

As shown within this collection, higher education providers across the sector are undertaking innovative and impactful work to enhance outcomes for students. These efforts are shaping the future of graduates and equipping them to navigate an increasingly complex and competitive world post-graduation. 

While the series focuses on success, there are, of course, inevitable challenges. Most that we face are not unique to individual institutions; they are shared across disciplines, regions, and borders. To make meaningful advancements, we call on discipline advocates and sector leaders to champion the exchange of knowledge within and beyond their institutions. 

This series helps propagate that exchange, sharing experiences and ideas. The collection therefore serves as both a testament to the ingenuity within the sector and a rallying call for collective learning. Each contribution highlights efforts to enhance employability, enterprise, and/or entrepreneurship. Together, they provide an evidence base to inform practice, inspire innovation, and ultimately enhance student success. 

A number of blogs will follow the launch of this compendium to further explore employability.  

Stuart Norton has over 20 years’ experience within higher education with extensive experience in designing and developing strategic, institutional-wide change. In his role as Senior Consultant, Education at Advance HE, he focuses on both thought leadership and providing evidence-based solutions to support institutions, educators and students.