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Let’s not forget about autistic graduates: Shining a spotlight on the disadvantage experienced by this growing group

HEPI

From the ambiguous language of some job adverts to recruitment practices that assess a skillset that differs from that which is required in the job, autistic students face many potential obstacles on the journey to obtaining graduate employment. These people must not be overlooked by Government policy.

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PGWP eligibility expanded for college degree students

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At the time, the IRCC updated the eligibility criteria for students applying for a post-graduation work permit, allowing only college graduates from certain fields of study to apply for a PGWP, thus putting the college sector at a severe disadvantage. of Canada’s total population to 5% by the end of 2026.

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In the search for jobs, should disadvantaged students behave more like middle-class students … or should the labour market change?

HEPI

The book also usefully reminds us that commitments by employers to end graduate-only recruitment are often not meaningful. Many organisations work hard to tackle the reality that disadvantaged students tend to have less meaningful networks – in the past, HEPI has worked with some of them (such as JobTeaser, Gradcore and Handshake).

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Diversifying US international recruitment “more critical than ever”

The PIE News

Recruitment strategies laid out in the report range from leveraging technology and digital engagement to fostering a more inclusive campus environment and strengthening partnerships with global institutions. The post Diversifying US international recruitment “more critical than ever” appeared first on The PIE News.

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Australia’s India recruitment suspension “discriminatory”, say agents

The PIE News

Indian agents have called on Australian universities to reverse a decision to suspend recruitment from regions of North India, saying the move borders on discrimination. The post Australia’s India recruitment suspension “discriminatory”, say agents appeared first on The PIE News.

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Level 7 Apprenticeships: Babies and Bathwater

HEPI

They may feel their commercial interests are better served (and more economic activity is generated) by training up current employees who have high demonstrable potential rather than recruiting low-level apprentices who may be less reliable, loyal or productive in the longer term. Just 5% of apprentices were eligible for free school meals.

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The Bombay Club 2.0: How valid are misgivings about branch campuses?

The PIE News

The mixed-use GIFT City campus continues to recruit new resident universities, while large-scale campus investments like the University of Southampton’s Delhi outpost will open in August 2025, and the University of Western Australia is rumoured to be seeking planning permission in Mumbai.