Supporting Devon Enterprise
Universities in Devon provide lots of support to enable your enterprise – whether a business, public sector or third sector organisation - to innovate and develop. Support can be 'off the shelf' or customised, short, mid or long term and there’s something to suit every need and every budget.
Take a look at what’s on offer.
If you’d like more information, call the Gradsouthwest team on 01752 232 789 or email admin@gradsouthwest.com and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Training and Development
Quality training and development programmes to take your enterprise to the next level and into a more profitable and secure future.
• Short focussed skills workshops for your recent graduates - most of which are free - on a range of subjects from understanding finance to leadership and presentation skills.
• University level awards for you and your team arranged by industry links who have real world experience and understand the challenges facing business.
Skills Injection
Inject the skills you need with student or graduate placements. Placements range from two weeks to two years with varying degrees of specialism. Third sector enterprises can work with Universities to attract skilled volunteers.
“The placement enabled us to start our production studio and grow our company whilst keeping risk to a minimum. At the same time we were able to bring in new ideas that have allowed us to develop our products both technically and aesthetically”Alison Miles, Managing Director, Equitech Software
Graduate Recruitment
Everything you need to recruit successfully, from opportunities to meet our bright sparks to on campus interview rooms. You can also advertise graduate vacancies free of charge at www.gradsouthwest.com
Research Initiatives
Benefit from collaboration with the highest quality research groups in the region to attract international interest and recognition.
Resources and Facilities
Use our world class facilities including laboratories, computer simulation, prototype testing, video suites, libraries, conferencing etc. Dedicated premises and support are also available for new enterprises.
Expertise
Work with us to access networks, licence new technologies, develop new products and overcome funding hurdles.
Next Steps
For more information about how Devon universities can support your enterprise through graduate initatives, please call the Gradsouthwest team on 01752 232789.
Our sister site Expert Solutions gives more detailed information about expanding your horizons by engaging with universities in the South West.
Alternatively, if you know which university you would like to work with, each has a Business Account Manager who can provide a single point of contact and advise on all the support available. See the table below for full contact details.
| University | Contact | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| University College Plymouth St Mark and St John | Mandi Barnett | 01752 636 700 ext 5609 |
| Dartington College of Arts | James Toler | 01803 861 650 |
| University of Exeter | Jess Warburton | 01392 263456 |
| University of Plymouth | Janet Medland | 0800 052 5600 |
