From recession to recovery (July 2009)
This report gives examples of actions taken by universities, from providing extra help for this year’s graduates, to making it easier for companies to access university expertise; from free courses for the newly unemployed, to targeted help for certain industries.


Future fit: Preparing graduates for the world of work (March 2009)
This second report from the UUK/CBI partnership illustrates how universities and business can work together to help equip graduates for their future working lives.


Standing together: universities helping business through the downturn (November 2008)
This publication sets out the kind of support universities and colleges can offer employers, both in the current economic climate and longer term.  Further information on Standing together, including an interactive map, can be found under our campaigns section.


Stepping higher : workforce development through employer-higher education partnership (October 2008)
This publication provides a selection of case studies relevant to a wide spectrum of UK businesses demonstrating successful examples of the employability of UK graduates.  It presents insight into diverse cases that show the value and benefits that UK graduates can bring to the success of their individual businesses.

For past publication in this area see the publications area.