With AI reshaping the labour market, what skills and attributes should universities prioritise to future-proof graduates, and what is the value of a degree in an AI normalised world? Appealing to academic leaders, and digital strategy, careers and curriculum design professionals, this forward-looking session brings together labour market data, employer insights, curriculum innovation and the existential question for all universities. 

Key questions include: What would universities look like if we were designing them in current times?   What new forms of employer engagement and curriculum design are needed to keep pace with rapidly evolving labour markets? What are the implications on assessment and research at our institutions? What does employability mean in an AI-driven economy, and how should universities redefine their role in preparing students for it? How can institutions embed AI literacy and future-facing skills across all disciplines without reinforcing existing inequalities?