About Aiming University Learning @ Work
What is it?
- It is an innovative Project, designed to tackle the issue of 'how-to' enhance work related learning in the curriculum at university level.
Who is involved?
How long will the Project last?
- The Project is funded for three years, although it is anticipated that the benefits will be sustained after this period.
- There will be three initial phases which will incorporate three strands of activity:
- Research
- Exploring and developing opportunities for work experience
- Support for embedding work related learning
Who is the Project aimed at?
- Initially it will be aimed at undergraduate students on non-vocational courses in Biosciences, Business & Management, History, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
Why?
- Recently, there has been an increasing emphasis on, and recognition of, the need to enhance students' long-term employability.
- This is particularly true of those subject areas, which do not traditionally have a 'history' of work experience or work related learning for students.
- To create a strategic 'shift' by creating sustainable change within Higher Education Institutions.
How will this happen?
- The Project will research the barriers and opportunities in embedding work related learning in curricula.
- The Project will pilot models for sustainable work related learning across a range of disciplines.
- The Project will explore the feasibility of collaborative relationships, e.g. with employers, in the enhancement of work related learning.
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