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Graduate employment and accreditation in STEM: independent reviews

Independent reviews of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) degree accreditation and graduate employability.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and Higher Education Funding Council for England
• Published: 26 February 2015
• Last updated: 16 May 2016 — See all updates

Graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are critical to the UK economy. But some STEM subjects do not have a strong graduate employment record, and some employers are concerned that STEM graduates do not always meet the needs of business.

The government has asked Sir William Wakeham and Sir Nigel Shadbolt to examine these concerns. Their reviews will explore how we can improve the job prospects of STEM graduates and ensure that the UK workforce meets the long-term needs of the economy.

STEM degree provision and graduate employability

Sir William Wakeham’s independent review of STEM degree provision and graduate employability.

• STEM degree provision and graduate employability: Wakeham review
  • 16 May 2016
  • Independent report

Computer science degree accreditation and graduate employability

Sir Nigel Shadbolt’s independent review of computer science degree accreditation and graduate employability.

• Computer science degree accreditation: Shadbolt review
  • 16 May 2016
  • Independent report

Published 26 February 2015
Last updated 16 May 2016 + show all updates

1. 16 May 2016

   Added final reports for both reviews.

2. 26 February 2015

   First published.