Through this work, we will bring advice and perspectives from those working outside of HE on how AI is changing the world of employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship. These changes are happening now, and this work has the focus of helping your institution understand, make sense of and respond to the implications for your graduates.
We thank Liza Horiana, student at Aberystwyth University and Corey English, student at Bangor University for the graphic design and editing of the screencasts.
The screencasts are available exclusively to staff at Advance HE member institutions. The screencasts form part of our wider global membership theme of Securing Student Outcomes.
A Welsh Perspective
"Harnessing AI to Enhance Employability: A Welsh Insight" delivered by Bev Herring (Head of Careers and Employability at Aberystwyth University) and Professor Fay Short (Associate PVC for Employability at Bangor University). The presentation discusses how Welsh higher education institutions are using AI to transform employability support services, including CV building, data-driven decision making, virtual career advising, and skills mapping. It highlights Wales' collaborative approach through AGCAS Cymru and the Employability Community of Practice.
The speakers emphasise the importance of embedding authentic AI education into curricula to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving job market, where the World Economic Forum predicts that analytical thinking, creative problem solving, and AI skills will be critical by 2027. The presentation concludes by noting how this approach aligns with the UK National AI strategy while preparing students to lead in an AI-driven future.
A Hong Kong Perspective
This screencast explores how Hong Kong’s universities are preparing students for an AI-driven job market, highlighting the intersection of employability, generative AI, and higher education. As AI transforms industries such as finance, logistics, healthcare, and retail, demand is growing for graduates with both technical expertise—like data analysis, machine learning, and AI development—and soft skills such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
Leading institutions are integrating AI-related courses into curricula, promoting interdisciplinary learning, and collaborating with industry to ensure real-world relevance. Beyond technical training, there is an emphasis on lifelong learning, ethical AI use, and student wellbeing.
The screencast notes the benefits of AI—efficiency, creativity, personalization, and accessibility—while acknowledging drawbacks such as bias, overreliance, academic integrity concerns, and security risks. It stresses the need for ethical guidelines, continuous evaluation, and inclusive access to AI tools to avoid deepening inequalities.
Please note that the voiceover on this screencast has been generated by AI.
We invite you to take part in the University of Hull project titled "A Step into the Future: Using AI and VR to explore personalised student education and career pathways to solve global sustainability challenges", funded by Advance HE as part of our Collaborative Development Fund 2024-25.
In this survey, we invite educators to share their views on AI and digital technologies: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/hull/step-into-the-future-advance-he-survey