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Student’s employability and employment outcomes are a growing focus of the leadership in Australian universities driven by industry demands, increasing pressure on universities by governments and heightened student expectations.
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Russell, L., Kay, J. (2019). Engaging for Life and Work. In: Tynan, B., McLaughlin, T., Chester, A., Hall-van den Elsen, C., Kennedy, B. (eds) Transformations in Tertiary Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9957-2_13
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