Are our Science Graduates Ready for Work? An Environmental Perspective with Proposals for Action Dr Eureta Rosenberg

Are Environmental Science Graduates Ready for Work? Dr Eureta Rosenberg Yes and No

What is the impact on productivity & innovation? Dr Eureta Rosenberg Water Services Laboratory Testing Water licensing Service delivery Policy into New Practice Job Creation

What Do Employers Need from Graduates? Dr Eureta Rosenberg Skills Technical competencies (with depth & breadth) Relational competencies Transformational leadership Combination skills

Do Universities Provide These Skills? Dr Eureta Rosenberg Yes and No

What Are The Challenges? Dr Eureta Rosenberg Curriculum Review Course Materials Staff Capacity Business Model & Performance Metrics Full Access

What can be done to improve graduate skills quality and relevance? Dr Eureta Rosenberg Provide Full Access Enable Curriculum Innovation Invest in Staff Capacity Building Facilitate inter-institutional interaction Invest more in teaching and learning Provide career & study guidance for university students Research new, ‘green’ & latent work opportunities Prepare students for new careers Change approach if a field transforms profoundly Collaborate on local textbooks & e-resources Provide for professional development Develop knowledge of field, subject, pedagogy Reward staff development that benefits students Regular forums for HEIs & HEIs + Employers Provide incentives for collaboration Improve mechanisms for coordination

Thank You For more information on GreenMatter and its higher education consultations, please visit Dr Eureta Rosenberg