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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.

ISE Student Development Survey 2026 – Online Launch Members Only

We are delighted to invite ISE members to view the online launch of the ISE Student Development...

AI early career fears rise, but employers focus on evolution

AI is impacting the early career decisions of young people, but employers are yet to replace most entry-level jobs, explains ISE’s Claire Tyler.

How employers are actually managing record applications

ISE got together with early careers experts including those from A&O Shearman and Coca-Cola Europe to find out how they’re managing unprecedented volumes of applications including the consideration for quality and candidate experience.

We can’t solve long-term skills gap with short-term thinking

Solving the skills gap isn’t about hiring ready-made talent, but about how quickly they can learn what the business needs tomorrow, explains Simon Reichwald at Connectr and Chris Shirley at Form the Future.

ISE Apprenticeship Conference 2026: Key takeaways Members Only

Employers, policymakers and young people got together to discuss the rapidly evolving apprenticeship landscape. Anne-Marie Campion, ISE Insights Manager, reflects on the highlights.

What you need to know about apprentices in 2026

Ollie Sidwell, Co-founder at Higherin reveals what 10,000 student reviews reveal about apprentices in 2026.

We must shift from application volume to candidate intent

Ahead of ISE’s Apprenticeships Conference where Connectr explains how it is managing application volumes with British Airways, Simon Reichwald shares advice.

Top 10 must-reads for National Apprenticeship Week

Marking National Apprenticeship Week, we share ISE’s top 10 articles on apprentices and apprenticeships. As well as policy updates and best practice, you’ll find our latest data and know-how.