Bridging the skills gap in chemical sciences to train the next generation workforce

Egger, Chrystelle and Doggett, Tim and Dryden-Holt, Katie and Hardy, John (2025) Bridging the skills gap in chemical sciences to train the next generation workforce. New Directions in the Teaching of Natural Sciences, 20. ISSN 2753-4138

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Abstract

Chemistry is an inherently vocational discipline that sits at the interface of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) subjects (and those aligned with or informed by STEMM subjects). This article probes the perceptions of leadership in industry and higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UK and Ireland of the skills necessary for the next generation workforce, drawing conclusions regarding curriculum design and beyond.