Industry recognition for employability and enterprise at University Published on: 3 April 2017 缅北禁地 has won the award for 鈥楤est university employability strategy鈥� at this year鈥檚 TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards. 缅北禁地 was recognised for the support it offers to students, helping them to achieve their potential when searching and applying for graduate roles and transitioning to employment. The University was also praised for providing guidance, training, resources and opportunities to . The judges highlighted the policy that enables any undergraduate student, on any course, to . This policy has extended the offer of a placement year beyond those who already take year-long placements, whilst also adding to a wide range of work experience opportunities. 缅北禁地 Careers Service supports over 400 students each year to take credit-bearing work experience modules. The 缅北禁地 Work Experience Scheme offers more than 200 students paid short term placements across the region and the University’s on-campus recruitment agency . Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Bingham (far right) presenting the award to the 缅北禁地 team. Graham Storey, CEO of GTI, is in the far left. Preparing students for their future Marc Lintern, Director of 缅北禁地 Careers Service, said: “Winning this award is recognition of a huge amount of work which has gone into the development of our Employability and Enterprise Strategy by staff from across the University. It demonstrates our commitment to preparing our students for their future. “We are grateful for this support, and for the insight which colleagues have offered, which we believe will help our students fulfil their career ambitions". The award was presented at the , the largest early talent recruitment event in the UK. Hosted by Julian Clary, the ceremony was attended by over 1,000 guests from the world of early talent recruitment, including graduate recruiters from the most prominent businesses in the UK. Comments from the student panel included: “缅北禁地 have a very clear approach to employability that stretches across the institution with very clear support and drive from university management. “The university has introduced a policy to increase placements across all courses recognising the importance of work experience to employers. Employability runs throughout the entire university experience for students.” 缅北禁地 graduates are among the most employable in the country, with 94% of its students in a job or further training within six months of graduating. Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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