Context

Recent challenges, including the pandemic and changes within HE, have had a dramatic
impact on undergraduate teaching, future skills needs and the world of work. The IOP’s
recent new research on the critical role of physics skills reveals that while they underpin
productive industries in every part of the UK, there is still significant unmet demand for
these skills, which is impacting employers’ ability to grow and innovate.

In this context, SEPnet and WRIPA hosted a one-day workshop to explore how
physics teaching and assessment can change to equip students from all backgrounds
with the skills and knowledge for future labour markets.

We will hear how the IOP will support academics to make changes to their teaching and
assessment to encourage innovation and meet new accreditation requirements. We will
also share best practice examples, in physics and other disciplines, on how to effectively
embed curricular employability skills and implement equality, diversity and inclusion to
ensure under-represented students realise their career potential.