Career Services Curriculum Development Education 
Teaching Matters Student Employment
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Image credit: Alex Green, pexels, CC0 In this post, Shelagh Green, Director of Careers Service at The University of Edinburgh, offers an overview of the Scottish Government’s 2022 review of careers services for young people. What does it mean to accredit skills and habits? Which skills are essential?
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JANUARY 10, 2017
This doesn’t mean they have to be fixed on a career path, but rather that they should make the most of their university experience (develop new skills, broaden horizons and networks through part-time work, student societies, or volunteering). We can’t afford to ignore this concern. Jan 10, 2017
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Teaching Matters Student Employment
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
This autonomy develops a skillful approach which graduates can use when job hunting and throughout their working life. The careers service is directly involved in this course delivery with our school’s Careers Consultant providing valuable input during the initial stages.
Teaching Matters Student Employment
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Gavin is the Careers and Employability Manager from the Careers Service and this post forms part of the 20 Years of Enhancement theme. The University avoided the trap of seeing employability as solely a Careers Service responsibility, and instead used this funding to support an institution-wide and collaborative approach.
Teaching Matters Experiential Learning
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Image credit: The Reflection Toolkit , The University of Edinburgh In this post, Gavin McCabe, Careers and Employability Manager from the Careers Service, spotlights the Reflection Toolkit – an invaluable resource for reflective practice in the HE sector and beyond. That’s where the Reflection Toolkit comes in.
Teaching Matters Experiential Learning
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Real-world learning opportunities These projects are more than just extracurricular activities; they are invaluable learning experiences that extend beyond the borders of traditional education. IMST-10 : A course for more senior students to build on their Makerspace experience and take on mentoring roles.
Teaching Matters Student Engagement
JULY 16, 2024
Change Agents in a storytelling workshop with the Careers Service and Edinburgh Innovations. Co-creating the curriculum allows students to have a voice, increasing their interest in the education material. The students in my group were committed and motivated, developing innovative ideas and high-quality outputs.
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