Research Info-Byte Series
The Research Info-Byte Series focuses on specific policy-relevant areas. These are 5-minute reads, less than 10 pages long, leveraging the data available through the Student Record System, and other sources, and providing new, evidence-based insight.
Read our latest Info-Bytes below.
1. Barriers to Employment or Further Study
Published: February 2022
In the annual Graduate Outcomes Survey, graduates not in employment or further study are asked “Are there any particular barriers you feel are preventing you from engaging in employment or further study?”. This Info-Byte seeks to explore the qualitative themes that have emerged from this dataset.
2. Females in STEM
Published: March 2022
The first Info-Byte in the Research Info-Byte series focuses on female participation in STEM in 2020/21. A comparison across years is also provided.
3. Data Graduates
Published: March 2022
This Info-Byte focuses specifically on graduates of data-related courses. According to the World Economic Forum (2020), “data analysts and scientists” are the #1 job role in increasing demand. This Info-Byte explores the demographics and outcomes of data graduates.
4. Doctoral Graduates
Published: April 2022
What do PhD graduates do after they complete their studies? View the Info-Byte below to discover more on the outcomes of PhD graduates, and the longitudinal trends.