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We must challenge the way we think about technical education

Apprenticeships matter, but so does how we value skills. Harlow College Principal Karen Spencer explores the recent reforms, what’s really holding technical education back and how we can address skills shortages.

Top takeaways from ISE Recruitment Conference 2026

Hollie Valler, ISE Board Director and European Early Careers Manager at Arcadis, reflects on the themes that stood out at this year’s ISE Student Recruitment Conference.

The ability to disagree - the real test of critical thinking

There is a hidden skills gap that employers are missing: High-performing graduates who don’t challenge. Dina Eltabey, Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, explains what universities and employers can do.

Who won at the ISE Awards 2026?

Early careers professionals came together in sunny Brighton to celebrate achievement, share best practice and recognise outstanding contributions to the profession.

ISE data: 5 priorities to improve EDI strategy

ISE’s special report on EDI provides vital insight and recommendations for employers seeking to boost their strategies.

ISE EDI Report 2026 Members Only

The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment - what actions they are taking across attraction, selection and retention, which interventions are proving most effective, and where progress remains uneven across different groups.

ISE EDI Survey 2026: report and resources Members Only

The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment. Here you will find the report and related resources.

The graduate jobs market isn’t collapsing

Ahead of his session at ISE’s Recruitment Conference, labour market expert Charlie Ball from Prospects at Jisc delves into the data to explain what’s really happening with entry-level jobs.

How to ride the tidal wave of applications

Managing high-volume applications requires a strategic mix of technology and human intervention. Experts from AMS and Valoir share how a personalised approach elevates the early talent experience.

The employer role in social mobility

Through the Social Mobility Employer Index employers are redesigning their workplaces to be more...

Students use AI to compete, yet oppose AI assessment

Growing pressure on students and graduates is driving major shifts in job search behaviour, particularly around the use of AI and high-volume applications. Chris Rea from Prospects at Jisc shares the latest insight.

Equipping Generation A for the modern workplace

Bestselling author Chloe Combi has interviewed over 20,000 young people around the world to help schools, companies and governments understand how to best prepare for the future generations.