Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life

1. Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life Dr Krista DeLeeuw Graduate Attributes Project Officer

2. http://www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes/

3. Translating graduate attributes into discipline-specific language

4. Student and academic staff views

5. Diamond Nine

6. Academic Excellence (1) In-depth and extensive knowledge, understanding and skills at internationally-recognised levels in their chosen discipline(s) Learning and Personal Development (1) An openness to, and an interest in, life-long learning through directed and self-directed study Academic Excellence (2) A breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills beyond their chosen discipline(s) Learning and Personal Development (2) An awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses Academic Excellence (3) An ability to participate in the creation of new knowledge and understanding through research and inquiry Learning and Personal Development (3) A capacity for self reflection, self discovery and personal development Academic Excellence (4) A contextual understanding of past and present knowledge and ideas Academic Excellence (5) An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to question accepted wisdom and to be open to new ideas Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (1) A capacity for independent, conceptual and creative thinking Active Citizenship (1) An awareness and appreciation of ethical and moral issues Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (2) A capacity for problem identification, the collection of evidence, synthesis and dispassionate analysis Active Citizenship (2) An awareness and appreciation of social and cultural diversity Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (3) A capacity for attentive exchange, informed argument and reasoning Active Citizenship (3) An understanding of social and civic responsibilities, and of the rights of individuals and groups Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (4) An ability to communicate effectively for different purposes and in different contexts Active Citizenship (4) An appreciation of the concepts of enterprise and leadership in all aspects of life Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (5) An ability to work independently and as part of a team Active Citizenship (5) A readiness for citizenship in an inclusive society Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (6) A diverse set of transferable and generic skills

7. Academic Excellence (1) In-depth and extensive knowledge, understanding and skills at internationally-recognised levels in their chosen discipline(s) Academic Excellence (4) A contextual understanding of past and present knowledge and ideas Learning and Personal Development (1) An openness to, and an interest in, life-long learning through directed and self-directed study Academic Excellence (5) An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to question accepted wisdom and to be open to new ideas Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (2) A capacity for problem identification, the collection of evidence, synthesis and dispassionate analysis Learning and Personal Development (3) A capacity for self reflection, self discovery and personal development Critical Thinking and Effective Communication (5) An ability to work independently and as part of a team Active Citizenship (1) An awareness and appreciation of ethical and moral issues Active Citizenship (2) An awareness and appreciation of social and cultural diversity

8. Environmental Science Employers

9. Finance and Law Employers

10. Energy employers

11. Human Resources Employers

13. Employer views

14. Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life www.abdn.ac.uk/bgatl Dr Krista DeLeeuw k.deleeuw@abdn.ac.uk