Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates
The University of Manchester plans to offer work placements to all undergraduates, marking a significant initiative among Russell Group institutions. This program aims to provide students with meaningful real-world experience, regardless of their field of study. The initiative is designed to better prepare graduates for the job market, addressing concerns about the employability of university graduates.
- ▪The University of Manchester will provide work placements to all undergraduates, regardless of their degree.
- ▪Vice-chancellor Duncan Ivison emphasized the importance of practical experience alongside academic study.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the feasibility of this initiative due to the large number of students enrolled at the university.
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Manchester University’s work experience initiative appears to be the first for a large Russell Group institution. Photograph: travelbild/AlamyView image in fullscreenManchester University’s work experience initiative appears to be the first for a large Russell Group institution. Photograph: travelbild/AlamyUniversity of ManchesterManchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’Sally Weale Education correspondentTue 26 May 2026 13.25 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 13.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates regardless of their degree, to better equip them for the challenges of…
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