International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)

iCeGS is a research centre with an expertise in career development and widening access. The Centre conducts research, provides consultancy to the career sector, offers a range of training and delivers a number of accredited learning programmes up to and including doctoral level. A history of the Centre is available in the book. Hyde, C. (2014): A Beacon for Guidance.

The Centre employs a team of researchers with a range of academic and professional backgrounds and works closely with a network of research associates and partners who contribute specialist knowledge and capacity. iCeGS has a strong ethos which connects our research to policy and practice.

Current publications on sale

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the sale of our books is limited. Due to staff working patterns, all book sales will be posted on a Wednesday.

You're Hired! Graduate Career Handbook - Maximise Your Employability and Get A Graduate Job By Tristram Hooley & Korin Grant - £12.00 (Free Delivery)

The Graduate Career Handbook is the complete guide to graduate career planning and job hunting for students and graduates, offering vital guidance on how to discover your potential, what to do after graduation, how to maximise your employability and kick-start your career.

CPD for the Career Development Professional By Siobhan Neary & Claire Johnson - £16.00 (Free UK Delivery)

The career development sector is continually evolving in line with changes in society, technology and the needs of clients. Maintaining and developing the skills and knowledge to practise effectively in any part of the sector is a cornerstone of professional practice. Yet in straitened times, the funding and time to undertake Continuous Professional Development can be difficult to find.

You're Hired! Job Hunting Online - The Complete Guide By Tristram Hooley, Jim Bright & David Winter - £15.00 (Free UK Delivery)

The internet is transforming the way in which the world of work operates, and those who understand how to make the most of the online environment are best equipped to progress their careers. For those who find the world of social media and online career sites baffling, there’s a risk of being left behind.

Careers Education in Schools. 2nd Edition By David Andrews - £20.00 (free UK Delivery)

The history of the development of careers education in schools and a critical examination of policy, practice and possibilities for the future.

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Research and Consultancy

iCeGS broad range of activities include: evaluation of learning or guidance programmes, comprehensive literature reviews, impact assessments and strategic projects.

Current Research

Please find out more about the research we currently undertaking.

Study with us

The Centre is committed to providing dynamic and innovative solutions to support organisations and individuals to develop.

Publications

iCeGS publications includes material that we have produced in partnership with other organisations, scholarly publications and practitioner journals.

Institute of Education Past and Future Events

IoE has hosted a number of external events including; conferences, lectures & workshops.

Staff and Associates

Our team offer a broad range of experience, skills and expertise to support all areas of iCeGS' work.

Contact iCeGS

iCeGS is situated on the third floor of the East Tower of the University of Derby Kedleston Road site in E304

Educational Research Clusters

Within our education research clusters, we engage in theoretical, applied, pedagogic (relating to the theory and practice of education) and policy-based research.

1^stiCeGS was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Contribution to Research Excellence Award

30In 2018/19 iCeGS delivered 30 research projects

25This year iCeGS celebrates 25 years as a research centre

International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)

Career Development Policy Group