20 September 2026
Universities Scotland publishes Future Jobs Scotland report
Universities Scotland has published Future Jobs Scotland, a new report exploring how universities, employers and government can work together to respond to changing skills needs and create opportunities for the workforce of the future.
The report identifies three key themes emerging from engagement with employers: strong demand for work readiness, the significant pace of change, and the foundations already in place for employer-university partnerships. It highlights examples of activity across the sector, including work-based learning, business partnerships and the use of artificial intelligence within the curriculum.
Universities Scotland notes that labour markets in Scotland, the UK and internationally are being affected by rapid developments in artificial intelligence, economic conditions and demographic change. These developments are influencing the skills employers need and the opportunities available to people entering the workforce.
The report sets out two areas for action for universities: responding to current challenges and redesigning for the future. It also argues that universities should be recognised as a core provider of skills alongside colleges and other training providers.
For careers professionals, the report provides a useful contribution to discussions about graduate employability, work readiness, labour-market change and the relationship between education and employment. It also highlights the continuing importance of partnerships between education providers and employers in helping learners and graduates develop relevant skills and gain experience of the workplace.
The report forms part of the wider Future Framework work being undertaken by Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government, with the next stage of the Framework expected later in the autumn.
Read more about the Universities Scotland: Future Jobs Scotland report.
The report identifies three key themes emerging from engagement with employers: strong demand for work readiness, the significant pace of change, and the foundations already in place for employer-university partnerships. It highlights examples of activity across the sector, including work-based learning, business partnerships and the use of artificial intelligence within the curriculum.
Universities Scotland notes that labour markets in Scotland, the UK and internationally are being affected by rapid developments in artificial intelligence, economic conditions and demographic change. These developments are influencing the skills employers need and the opportunities available to people entering the workforce.
The report sets out two areas for action for universities: responding to current challenges and redesigning for the future. It also argues that universities should be recognised as a core provider of skills alongside colleges and other training providers.
For careers professionals, the report provides a useful contribution to discussions about graduate employability, work readiness, labour-market change and the relationship between education and employment. It also highlights the continuing importance of partnerships between education providers and employers in helping learners and graduates develop relevant skills and gain experience of the workplace.
The report forms part of the wider Future Framework work being undertaken by Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government, with the next stage of the Framework expected later in the autumn.
Read more about the Universities Scotland: Future Jobs Scotland report.
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