Welcome to SKOPE
The Centre for Skills, Knowledge, and Organisational Performance (SKOPE) focuses on policy and practice at the intersection of education, skills, and employment. Dr Susan James Relly is its Director.
Our research
Sustainability
This research theme explores how skills formation systems need to adapt due to the impact of climate change
Changing nature of work
This research theme explores how the nature of work is changing and the development of skills to meet new needs
Employability
This research theme explores what it means to be employable, the development of employability skills and employer engagement
Practice
This research theme explores the intersection of policy and practice in higher, further and secondary education
Podcasts
Skop¦ Episode 5¦ A reflection on Season 1
Season 1: The L-Shape Episode 5 – A reflection on Season 1 Produced by Ashmita Randhawa (@Rand_Ash) and James Robson (@elpug). ...
SkOP ¦ Episode 4 ¦ COVID-19 and Higher Education
Season 1: The L-Shape Episode 4 – COVID-19 and Higher Education Produced by Ashmita Randhawa (@Rand_Ash) and James Robson ...
SkOP ¦ Episode 3 ¦ COVID-19 and the green economy
Season 1: The L-Shape Episode 3 – COVID-19 and the green economy Produced by Ashmita Randhawa (@Rand_Ash) and James Robson ...
Grant funding (ESRC and others)
SKOPE Research Papers
SKOPE Associates
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Projects with policy impact
Our team
News & publications
What accounts for changes in the chances of being NEET in the UK?
The number of young people who are not in employment, education and training – NEET, as this group has become widely known as – is a ...