Research

Evidence behind the opportunity.

A curated library showing why higher education needs scalable AI capability, responsible implementation and credible graduate outcomes.

7 evidence themes 36 trusted sources Clickable research links
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Employer–Graduate AI Skills Gap

Evidence showing the mismatch between employer demand and graduate AI capability.

UK student data

UK-focused student, institutional and policy evidence on adoption, confidence and readiness.

International markets

Higher-education-to-workforce evidence from priority English-speaking markets and the Netherlands.

International markets

Demand for AI Skills in Entry-Level Jobs Nearly Triples Since Fall 2025

NACE — National Association of Colleges and Employers (United States), 2026
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Job Outlook 2026: Spring Update

NACE (United States), 2026
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Jobs and Skills Report 2025 — Connecting for Impact: Aligning Productivity, Participation and Skills

Jobs and Skills Australia (Australian Government), 2025
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Nice Try, AI: Australian Graduates Are Still Getting Hired

Indeed Hiring Lab Australia, 2026
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Canada's AI Ecosystem: A Brief Overview of In-Demand Skills and Trends

ICTC — Information and Communications Technology Council (Canada), 2025
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Canada's AI Strategy and Universities: Beyond Literacy, Students Need to Be Fluent With AI

The Conversation (Canada), 2026
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Empowering Enterprise 2026–2028: A Strategy for Next Generation Capability

Skillnet Ireland (national workforce development agency), 2026
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International markets

HEA Launches Online Learning Resources to Support AI Literacy in Higher Education

Higher Education Authority (Ireland), 2026
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New Zealand — 2026 AI Jobs Barometer

PwC (New Zealand), 2026
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AI Impacting Entry-Level Jobs — Report

IDC / Deel, via Reseller News (New Zealand), 2025
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Education and Training Monitor 2025 — The Netherlands

European Commission, 2025
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Tech Trends Report 2026

SURF (Netherlands), 2026
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Workforce demand

Signals from leading employers and global organisations on future skills demand.

Global Bodies — OECD & UNESCO (2026)

International evidence from global bodies on digital education, skill needs and AI competency development.

Pedagogy

Frameworks and competency models that help shape high-quality AI education.

Governance

Authoritative guidance for institutions building responsible and credible AI-enabled education.

Press

Selected media coverage highlighting urgency, scrutiny and the broader public conversation.