John Harris

We’re putting together a snapshot of how university leavers are feeling about their job prospects, and the value of a degree

Anywhere but Westminster is about to turn its attention to the class of 2012: people about to graduate from university, who are faced with the most unwelcoming job market in decades. As part of a Guardian series on the subject, we want to give a flavour of what it’s like leaving higher education in such trying times, and how graduates think their degree will help – or hinder – their job prospects.

We want to bring out one other issue, too. Self-evidently, different degrees and different universities give graduates wildly different chances in the labour market. Underneath the hugely expanded numbers of people going into higher education, there are no end of distinctions and hierarchies – which become even more clear in times like these. So: is there one British city whose higher education institutions embody those divisions? And if so, what do the students who live there make of them?

We’re aiming to put together a film and accompanying article within the next 10 days. If you’re one of the class of 2012 and you’re interested in participating, you can mail us at anywherebutwestminster@gmail.com. Suggestions and opinions about who, where and what we should cover are very welcome, and should be posted on the thread below. We’ll be on the thread during the day, responding to any ideas.

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