This paper, ‘What is topical/emergent in Employability?’, provides a brief introduction to emergent trends related to the Employability Enhancement Theme. It focuses on seven core areas of topicality:

-changing economic environment;
-balancing educational purposes and pragmatic work-related outcomes;
-employer engagement;
-placements;
-postgraduate study, early career researcher development, and employability;
-the importance of student engagement and self-reflection;
-issues related to equality and diversity.