Reviews & Analysis

One of the biggest changes in the employment scene in the second half of this century has been the rising participation of women in the labour market.

As science parks continue to proliferate throughout the United Kingdom, it remains difficult to define the ingredients for success

The involvement of prospective employers in sponsoring students in higher education can lead to improvement in courses in general, as well as benefiting individuals.

Two recent reports from the Institute of Manpower Studies indicate that the adoption of new technologies in the workplace introduces the need for, but benefits from, retraining of staff, particularly technicians.

A recent study suggests ways in which the United Kingdom might improve industrial competitiveness by investing in training.

In some areas — biotechnology being an exception — employers requiring graduate skills seem reluctant to take on candidates with higher degrees.

With the United States' economic boom continuing, and the rate of job generation far outstripping that of other Western economies, what are the job prospects for life scientists and engineers?

The student grant in the United Kingdom has been severely devalued by the effects of inflation. But individual circumstances vary widely.

Figures for the numbers of graduates finding employment suggest that it is often difficult to predict the usefulness of a so-called vocational course.

The best brains will not remain in this country unless the best jobs are here too.

The UK Government has boasted of success in encouraging the sunrise industries. Will the manpower be there to support growth?

The rapid development of biotechnology is creating a demand for new skills. But the industry matures the emphasis will move towards more traditional skills in bioprocess enginering.

The long-awaited upturn in the UK job market could be in sight. But graduates may be faced with a limited choice.

In certain specialized areas the role of industry in supporting British undergraduates is significant. It can have unexpected consequences.

For countries left behind by the rapid progress in electronics, prospects for employment will be poor.

In the second of a monthly series of articles, Richard Pearson^* considers the gulf between salaries in British industry and the universities.

In the first of a monthly series of articles, Richard Pearson of the Institute of Manpower Studies^* outlines the case for planning the supply of skilled students to meet predicted demands.