University of Lincoln provides Insights on Key Employability Skills

The session concluded on a positive note, acknowledging that apart from AI and computing, other sectors such as global logistics, creative industries, and fintech offer promising career avenues.

The University of Lincoln hosted a transformative event on October 17, 2023 titled "Creating Employable Graduates: A Sector Panel Talk on Developing Graduates for the Future". The event, opened by the esteemed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neal Juster, saw a distinguished panel of experts sharing invaluable insights, and took place at the British Council’s headquarters in New Delhi, India.

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Lincoln, Neal Juster said, “University of Lincoln has strong relationships with many industries.”

Providing the example of the health services, he added “that University of Lincoln has a number of allied health courses working together with National Health Services (NHS) to produce and provide graduates, adding to not just Lincolnshire, but the entirety of UK. A notable number of Pharmacists were created with the introduction of several new courses. With the help of this, the University of Lincoln is successfully creating 60-70 Pharmacists each year.”  

The event drew key themes from the fourth edition of the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, the panel discussion delved into the crux of employability skills. Mr. Ashok Swaminathan and Mr. Ashish Dwivedi highlighted the growing significance of advanced technical skills, such as AI, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics.

The key takeaways included the importance of soft skills in the work place, future-proofing university curriculums, and examples of industry to academia collaborations.

Deeksha, an international student herself, highlighted the life skills nurtured by overseas education, further enhancing employability. The panel also deliberated on what academic institutions can do to enhance graduate success rates, proposing: - Increased industrial liaisons for internships and placements, Periodic skill development sessions to improve CV and interview skills, Development of a robust alumni network, and Implementation of incubator and accelerator programs.

The discussion also lauded India's commendable efforts to promote employment and entrepreneurial initiatives, such as Skill India and Make In India. India, as a nation, is progressing in the global perspective, with its students heading in the right direction to attain the necessary skills for enhanced employability.

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