Engage with our students and graduates

Whatever your sector, size or type of organisation, there are lots of ways to engage with our students – via employment opportunities or by supporting student learning, either financially or with placement opportunities.

Our students and graduates are highly sought after – and can bring a wealth of knowledge, energy and enthusiasm to your organisation. Here are just some of the ways you could benefit from supporting and working with them.

PhD sponsorship

Sponsoring a PhD helps to support our research and provides valuable outcomes for your organisation – the solution to a business challenge and the embedding of knowledge and expertise.

CASE studentships

These studentships support mutually beneficial research collaborations between academic and partner organisations while providing the student with first-rate industrial research training.

CASE studentships

Research Associate and Postdoctoral contracts

Our PhD graduates have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that you can tap into. By guiding and supporting their ongoing research, together you can address your pressing business challenges.

PhD and postdoctoral placements

Hosting a PhD or postdoctoral placement allows you to you bring a new perspective to your business while providing invaluable industrial experience to a highly-motivated and high-potential research student.

Internships, placements and graduate opportunities

We are among the country’s top 10 universities for graduate prospects. One reason for this is our commitment to ensuring that our students receive not only a first-class education, but also ample industrial experience. Our Careers Network can help you to secure these talented students and graduates for both short- and long-term roles.

Careers Network website