Career News & Insights
Explore the latest career news, graduate employment updates and practical insights for university students and recent graduates.
From internship trends and apprenticeship routes to employer updates and advice on entering the job market, Student Times helps you stay informed as you plan your next career step.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Remote job opportunities for entry-level roles are declining across the UK, with more employers shifting back to office-based or hybrid working, reducing flexibility for students and graduates.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Jobs in the creative industries currently represent around 7% of the UK workforce1. Living and studying in a city that supports creativity can significantly enhance the ability to thrive and produce innovative work for creative individuals. But which cities are the most inspiring?
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
As students across the country receive their A level results this week, new research has found that a third (33%) of UK adults think that degree apprenticeships are more useful than traditional university degrees for school and college leavers who know which field of industry or career path they want to pursue.
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Monday, August 12, 2024
As thousands of eager applicants across the country get set to call Clearing hotlines on A-level results day on Thursday 15 August, a senior admissions expert from Kingston University has issued a reminder to aspiring undergraduates to make sure they’re well prepared for the big day.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Two thirds of UK students feel that their degree is developing the right skills they will need to succeed in their future job, according to research undertaken by YouGov and Studiosity.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
With only a few days left until young people across the country break up for the summer holidays, youth counselling services are highlighting the importance of all year-round mental health support, with the support of National Lottery funding.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
OnHand founder Sanjay Lobo MBE will be the keynote speaker at an inaugural event at The Shard where emerging social enterprises will pitch to esteemed industry experts for a share of a £50,000 prize fund.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
With 17% of students claiming to have struggled to get their deposit back, experts at Mystudenthalls.com explain students' rights and responsibilities when renting.
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Friday, June 14, 2024
As Graduate Fashion Week 2024 comes to an end, the much-anticipated winners of this year’s prestigious ‘Best of GFW24’ Show have been announced.
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Monday, June 10, 2024
Social entrepreneurs with transformative enterprises are being urged to enter a new funding competition which will culminate in a glamorous pitching event at The Shard.
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Saturday, June 8, 2024
Students make up a substantial 10% of the voting population, yet our voices will only be heard if we Turn Up at elections. Recognising the importance of student participation, NUS UK has partnered with the British Youth Council, Generation Rent, and Democracy Classroom to launch Turn Up, the UK’s largest and most ambitious youth and student voter registration campaign to date.
Richard Evans