Welcome to our inaugural online conference. As the first event organised by AMRC UK, we are excited to provide and facilitate a platform for key stakeholders to engage in critical discussions on key issues at the intersection of higher education and employment.

Join us for this important two day conference focused on tackling one of the most significant challenges in higher education and employment: the skills gap experienced by UK graduates. Under the theme The Gap Between Graduates’ Skills and Employers’ Expectations, this event will bring together academics, industry experts, employees, graduates looking for jobs and career professionals to discuss the ongoing difficulties in transitioning from university to the workforce and explore ways to bridge this divide. Additionally, the conference will include a call for papers, encouraging research on related topics to enhance understanding and inspire practical solutions.

Who is the Conference Aimed At?

This event is for key stakeholders who are passionate about the future of work, including:

Employers – Discover best practices for upskilling talent and adapting to future workforce demands.

Educators – Explore effective ways to integrate employability skills into curriculum design.

Policymakers – Collaborate on frameworks that align education with evolving industry needs.

Researchers – Share insights and present your research and contribute to bridging the gap between graduate skills and employer expectations.

Graduates – Gain valuable insights into employer expectations, networking opportunities and practical strategies to enhance employability and career readiness.

 Why Attend the AMRC UK Conference?

• Gain actionable insights from expert speakers and panels.
• Network with a diverse audience of stakeholders.
• Be part of shaping solutions for bridging the employability skills gap.

 Event Details

This 2 day event will be held online on the following dates:

Dates: Wednesday 05 November and Thursday 06 November 2025
Time: to be announced
Location: Online (Registration required for access)

Event Highlights:

• Keynote speakers: Professor Richard Frost and Dr Nisar Aziz
• Dynamic panel discussions on employability challenges and solutions.
• Practical workshops tailored to graduates, employers and educators.
• Opportunities to network with diverse professionals.

Pre-Conference Seminars

Ahead of the main conference, we will be running two seminars for writers to prepare effectively for our upcoming conference.

 Seminar 1: Preparing your research article

This session will cover essential guidelines for drafting and submitting your research paper, along with a dedicated Q&A segment to address your questions and clarify expectations.

Date: To be announced

Time: To be announced

Location: Online

Seminar 2: Updates and in-depth discussions

Join us for further updates, detailed discussions to refine your research and align it with the conference themes.

Date: To be announced

Time: To be announced

Location: Online

Tickets

Tickets will be available to purchase once you have registered your interest to attend the AMRC UK conference.

 Ticket Prices

General Admission – £100 per person

Early bird discounts (deadline date 30 June 2025) – £80 per person

Graduates looking for a job or underemployed – £30 per person

Group Discounts (20% off for groups of 5 or more from the same university or organisation) 

Referral Discounts – Refer a friend/colleague and receive a 10% discount

Please note that you can avail only one discount

Call for Papers

We invite researchers, academics and professionals to submit papers on the  conference themes listed below. This is an opportunity to contribute to an impactful dialogue about the challenges and explore solutions in the fields of higher education and employability. We encourage submissions that explore innovative approaches, share research findings and propose practical solutions to bridge the skills gap between graduates and employers.

Theme 1: Examining the Role of Stakeholders in Shaping Graduates’ Skills for Enhanced Employability.

Theme 2: The Employers’ Perspective on Aligning Graduates’ Skills With Industry Needs.

Theme 3: Lessons for Higher Education Providers on How to Bridge The Gap Between Graduates’ Skills and Employers’ Expectations.

Submission Guidelines: To be announced soon

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Sponsorship incentives

• Sponsors name in the email to academics
• Sponsors names on the business advertisements on our social media platforms
• Sponsors name on our website
• Names announcement on the screen during the conference
• An allocated slot on our conference agenda

For any queries or further information contact us at: info@amrcuk.com