Skills Are universities worth it? The returns from higher education for graduates and the economy Monday 20 January 2025 The Resolution Foundation and the King’s Policy Institute are hosting an in-person and interactive event to discuss the controversial question of the returns from university for graduates, firms and the wider economy, and how we can better assess the long-lasting benefits of higher education. Following a presentation from Lord Willetts, we will hear from leading experts including the Rt Hon Baroness Jacqui Smith, the minister responsible for universities in the Department for Education. READ MORE
Labour market· Skills· Social mobility· Wellbeing and mental health Healthy starts How mental ill-health shapes the education and economic prospects of young people Monday 26 February 2024 The rising prevalence of mental health problems among young people over recent decades is becoming increasingly concerning. While evidently distressing for the young people and their families, periods of poor mental health can also have significant detrimental impacts on their education and job prospects. Increasing support provided in schools and universities has gone some way … Continued READ MORE
Ventures· Labour market· Pay· Skills WorkerTech Conference Exploring the role of technology in creating good work in the UK Tuesday 21 November 2023 Technology is changing the world of work — from AI to app-based firms and the pandemic-induced surge in remote working. The benefits of these new technologies can often pass low-earners by, or ratchet up insecurity in their working lives. But new technologies also have the potential to improve workers’ pay, skills and career paths — … Continued READ MORE
Economy 2030· Skills People-powered growth Equipping young people with the skills Britain needs to prosper Tuesday 24 October 2023 Britain urgently needs to boost its economic growth. But while there are many routes to doing so, most ultimately come down to people boosting national prosperity – and to do this they need the right skills for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. But Britain’s record on skills is chequered – its often world … Continued READ MORE
Ventures· Skills Impact investing in technology to address skills and employment challenges Resolution Foundation event during Week of VocTech Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ufi Ventures, the Resolution Foundation and guests explore the future of investment in impact, with a focus on skills technology. The session will explore: What is the opportunity for early-stage investing in new solutions to tackle ‘future of work’ skills and employment challenges? What is the market outlook for impact businesses compared to others in … Continued READ MORE
Ventures· Labour market· Skills From platforms to promotions How technology can boost young people’s career prospects Wednesday 18 May 2022 The way young people enter the job market from education can have a marked effect on their future prospects. Economic crises are a particularly tough time to start a career, and while the Job Retention Scheme prevented mass unemployment during the pandemic, young people still face huge challenges in terms of rising insecurity and finding … Continued READ MORE
Economy 2030· Skills· Tax Fees-ible reforms? Assessing the Government’s new plan for higher education Wednesday 9 March 2022 The UK’s universities are highly regarded abroad, but are controversial at home. While increasing participation has boosted people’s skills and their social mobility prospects, ‘edusceptics’ worry that too many people are attending university, and about the funding of the growth through fees and loans. Meanwhile the number of young people going to higher education continues … Continued READ MORE
