Teaching Excellence Recognition for Employability-Focused Learning
A final-year French Studies module at the University of Liverpool has received the Sir Alastair Pilkington Award for Teaching Excellence 2026 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Learning, Teaching and Student Experience (LTSE) Awards Showcase. The award recognises teaching approaches that support student learning while connecting academic study with broader skills development and real-world contexts.
Posted on: 4 March 2026
What Liverpool’s Highest-Ever Graduate Market Ranking Really Tells Us
The University of Liverpool has reached its highest-ever position in the Graduate Market Report by High Fliers Research, ranking 17th among the UK universities most targeted by leading graduate employers. More than a headline figure, the ranking reflects sustained collaboration across the University to strengthen employer partnerships, embed employability within the curriculum and connect students with meaningful opportunities.
Posted on: 27 February 2026
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Building It From the Ground Up: Liverpool’s First AI Micro-Internship
Nearly 300 Liverpool students took part in the University’s first AI micro-internship — a four-week virtual experience designed to simulate real consultancy work. Co-created with Springpod and Accenture, the pilot shows what scalable, inclusive work experience can look like when it’s built deliberately around students.
Posted on: 11 February 2026
Curriculum-Based Employer Engagement: Autumn Semester 2025–26 Overview
During the Autumn Semester 2025–26, employer engagement continued to be embedded directly within teaching across the University of Liverpool. From live industry challenges and guest lectures to employer panels and curriculum-based projects, these activities connect academic learning with professional practice, helping students explore career pathways while developing the skills employers value.
Posted on: 1 February 2026
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From Strategy to Student Reality: Embedding Sustainability in Careers and Employability
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of how students think about their future careers. At the University of Liverpool, the Careers & Employability team has been working to translate the ambitions of the Sustainability Strategy 2031 into practical experiences that help students connect sustainability with their skills, learning and career choices.
Posted on: 29 January 2025
Building Confidence: The YINI Bootcamp Model
Preparing for a Year in Industry placement can feel overwhelming for many students. The Science and Engineering Year in Industry (YINI) programme at the University of Liverpool has evolved into a two-stage Bootcamp model designed to support students earlier, build confidence and guide them through the placement application process.
Posted on: 7 January 2020