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The power of the careers service: A graduate's perspective

Published: 20 October 2026

Ariana Ahmadzadeh is Placements Coordinator in the Employability Projects Team at Aston University. She graduated from Aston University in July 2026 having studied LLB Law with Placement Year. In this blog, Ariana advises current students o...

Universities, place and opportunity: Reflections from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham

Published: 16 October 2026

Claire Toogood, Research and Strategic Projects Manager and Etta Parkes-Firth, Head of Community, Graduate Futures Institute, reflect on the regional impact of higher education and advocate for collaboration and investment to support gradua...

Could regional graduate schemes be the answer to delivering good growth in every postcode?

Published: 12 October 2026

We’re still in the early days of Andy Burnham’s tenure as prime minister, but already he’s set out a clear ambition to deliver “good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart.” It’s a catchy slogan and worthy aim. But the real questi...