1. Impact of AUL@Work at GCU Prof. Mike Mannion PVC(I)

2. GCUs Primary Contribution to AUL@Work Voluntary Work & Mentoring Scheme Psychology Case Study Longitudinal Study

3. GCU in 2006/7 1. L&T Strategy with employability as goal 2. Buy-in to WRL in principle but practice was variable 3. All UG programmes must have an employability strategy but no shared understanding how to do this 4. Much engagement with employers but mixed across Schools

4. Organisational Change WRL is one of 3 goals in L&T Strategy Real World Project Voluntary Work Mentoring Scheme Pedagogical research projects in WRL New Employability Centre Alumni Mentoring Scheme Support for Programme Teams on WRL Strategies More staff development events on WRL Presentations about WRL to committees

5. Conclusion Project having a transformational impact on the curriculum developments....but Increased flexibility needed in programmes –to allow generic skills to develop and flourish –to give students choice over WRL opportunities Need to improve range of non-academic services that provide WRL opportunities