Shortage of science students a myth in the UK, study claims

For years there have been concerns have about shortages of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) graduates. The UK governments has funded many national initiatives to encourage young people to study the sciences as a result, but new research claims that there is little evidence of such a shortage.

The study suggests that the majority of science graduates choose not to – or are unable to – work in Stem occupations. It concludes that increasing the number of Stem undergraduates – something that has proven difficult – is not an effective way of addressing any labour shortages that may exist.