Warwick University Professor Collaborates with BJTU SEM for Global Employability Research

Beijing Jiaotong University, School of Economics and Management (BJTU SEM), was honoured to host Professor Amira Elasra from the University of Warwick, School of Economics for a research visit in mid-April. The visit formed part of the ongoing Global Employability Research Project, jointly led with Professor Christian Kahl, BJTU SEM.

The collaborative project explores student and academic perspectives on graduate employability within a global context, with a particular focus on how cultural, institutional, and pedagogical factors influence readiness for the international labour market.

During her visit, Professor Elasra engaged in a series of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with students and academic staff from BJTU SEM. These sessions provided rich, qualitative insights into how employability skills are understood, developed, and assessed within the Chinese higher education system.

This visit marks a significant milestone in the research partnership between Warwick University and BJTU SEM, underlining a shared commitment to advancing high-impact, globally relevant academic work and enhancing cross-cultural understanding of graduate readiness.

BJTU SEM remains dedicated to fostering international research collaborations and developing innovative strategies to enhance the global employability of its graduates.