| |19HIGHERReviewAUGUST, 2026Sarah Armour is the Assistant Director, Student Services (Careers, Employability & Opportunity) at the University of Glasgow. Sarah has extensive experience in higher education, holding leadership roles in student employability and global mobility, development and alumni engagement.Sarah is currently Chair of the Graduate Futures Institute Scotland Leadership Group.sectors. The real shift is toward distributed talent access, early en-gagement, and role-readiness over pedigree, with Tier-2/3 mar-kets and specialized skills gaining prominence. From an employer standpoint, the winners will be those who build structured hiring systems, access untapped talent pools early, and prioritize signal over volume not just hire more, but hire smarter.For internationally educated graduates, this presents a com-pelling proposition: the ability to apply global exposure within a fast-evolving economy that is closely integrated with international business environments.Aligning Skills with OpportunityInternational education equips students with a broad set of trans-ferable skills, including critical thinking, communication, collab-oration, and adaptability. It also provides exposure to globally di-verse campus communities, extensive employer engagement and work opportunities, and networks of alumni across the world.We are seeing increasing alignment between these capabili-ties, opportunities, and employer expectations in India, particu-larly in roles that involve cross-border collaboration and global teams. Employers are placing growing emphasis on graduates who can operate across cultures, navigate complexity, and contribute in globally integrated environments strengths that internationally educated students are uniquely positioned to offer.The Role of Universities in Supporting Career MobilityAs careers become more dynamic, universities are evolving their approach to employability. Our focus is not only on immediate job outcomes but also on preparing students to navigate long-term careers across different markets successfully. This includes helping students understand how their skills translate globally, providing exposure to diverse opportunities, and equipping them with the confidence to make informed career decisions.With the University of Birmingham and University of Glasgow partnership, this extends beyond the UK. Through dedicated in-country employability support in India including employer en-gagement, alumni networks, and tailored career advice, students are supported during their studies to make informed choices and maximize career success, including if they choose to transition into the Indian job market.Strengthening the UK­India Talent CorridorThe relationship between the UK and India continues to play an important role in shaping this. Students benefit from a globally recognized academic experience in the UK, while India offers a rapidly expanding professional landscape with increasing demand for internationally skilled talent. This complementary dynamic is contributing to a more connected talent corridor, in line with the India-UK Vision 2035, where graduates can build experience across markets over time.Looking AheadAs the world of work continues to evolve, the ability for graduates to navigate complexity and remain responsive to opportunity will define career success. From what we observe, students who ap-proach their careers with flexibility and a global mindset are better positioned to succeed not by limiting themselves to a single geog-raphy, but by recognizing value across multiple markets, including India.
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