Noble, Stacey and Talib, Sayjda (2018) Embedding Employability: Insights and Outcomes. In: UCL Education Conference, 2018-04-17 - 2018-04-17, University College London. (Unpublished)
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Speakers: Dr Sayjda Talib (lead author), Teaching Fellow, Lancaster University with Dr Stacey Noble Senior Teaching Associate, Lancaster University Talib and Noble (2018) Abstract - “This paper details the experiences of embedding bespoke employability modules within the accounting and finance curriculum at Lancaster Unviersity and also provides a take on the role of the Academic Employability Champion, a new departmental ‘curriculum facing’ post for academic staff. The paper begins by outlining the pedagogical gaps faced by the department with increasing anecdotal employer feedback that graduates were not ‘desk ready’. The paper then outlines the consultation process with the faculty/central careers team and the initial provision of AcF.150 and AcF.350, the employability modules. Changes to the module in the five years which it has been operational include greater involvement with employers, intensive student conferences and workshops, integration of cutting edge technology (e.g. video interview simulations and business games).The paper ends with a discussion on the feedback from students, staff and employers and the potential applicability of the bespoke modules in other Higher Education (HE) institutions.