Traditionally, one role of Higher Education has been to supply the labour market with appropriately educated and skilled graduates. However, the market has become increasingly competitive and there are concerns that the growing number of highly qualified graduates is not met by an increased demand for these skill levels. Consequently, there is a growing need for students to become aware of relevant labour market developments and take ownership of their future career. The book outlines one study investigating the extent to which undergraduate students are aware of the skills sought by graduate...

Recent research has highlighted the importance of female physical attractiveness, particularly with regards to romantic relationships and sexual behaviour. However, researchers have often failed to distinguish between self-rated attractiveness and other objective measures such as body mass index. The book outlines four studies, investigating the extent to which women can accurately assess their own physical attractiveness or the attractiveness of a potential rival; the manner in which female attractiveness influences the selection of a sexual strategy; and how male or female perceptions of a...

Educators and education policy has increasingly acknowledged the value of creativity and creative approaches to education in particular. This book highlights a range of innovative teaching techniques successfully employed by teachers from a range of disciplines and education levels in order to share knowledge regarding creative education.