Working With Students
As a Nexus member, you have the unique opportunity to host University of Leeds students for business-focused projects, gaining fresh insights to support growth while offering students valuable practical experience.
Developing a Graduate Identity module projects
Take part in these projects by providing a business challenge, attending two short meetings, and giving feedback on a final video presentation. This opportunity is great for competitor analysis, brand perception, business development and more.
Why should you be part of this project?
These module projects are low risk and low resource, enabling your business to test ideas and get fresh perspectives quickly. With clear structure and deliverables, these module projects will fit around your schedule whilst providing dynamic insights.
Key dates:
- Register interest by 8 September 2025
- 6 week project duration
For more details on this specific project, please contact:
Steve Carter, Module Lead, Developing a Graduate Identity
STEM Careers Fair
Engage with an expected 110 companies and 3000 students at the STEM careers fair. Scout attendees from a wide range of degree subjects, including Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Environment. Join the Nexus stand for free, or reserve your own stand for £400 to boost brand awareness.
Why should you be part of this event?
The STEM careers fair provides high levels of visibility to a diverse talent pool. If you’re looking to hire students or offer placements and internships, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Key dates:
- Register interest by 18 September 2025
- Taking place Tuesday 21 October, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
For more information on this specific project, please contact:
MSc Biotechnology with Business Enterprise research projects
Provide full time, unpaid 12 week placements to students by submitting an outline of your job description. Alongside weekly or fortnightly meetings with you, the student will receive £1,500 to support placement costs. Businesses in healthtech, biotech and biomedicine are particularly suited to this opportunity.
Why should you be part of this project?
Taking part in these research projects will allow your business to benefit from scoped, business critical work, which benefits from sustained focus with no cost. If you’re looking to develop your business, particularly your IP, commercialisation and horizon scanning, then this opportunity is perfect for you.
Key dates:
- Register interest by 9 January 2026
- Students submit CVs by 19 January
- Companies may interview students 26 January to 14 February
- All projects allocated by 20 February
- Students commence work from late April
- The company awards a mark for student conduct and engagement in early September
For further information on this specific project, please contact:
Chi Trinh, Module Lead, MSc Biotechnology with Business Enterprise
If you have any further questions about hosting University of Leeds students within your organisation, get in touch.
Latest news
Nexus Meets… ClariMed
Jessica Parry from ClariMed speaks to us as part of our Nexus Meets series.
Read article
Building the Future: Nexus Awards Funding to Spark’s Top Graduate Start-ups
The Spark Awards this year mark an exciting milestone with the introduction of the brand-new Nexus Innovation Award - accompanied by prize funding for the top three businesses, and a testament to the strength of the entrepreneurial talent coming through the programme.
Read article
FCA visits Nexus to discuss innovation, AI and the future of financial services
Nexus welcomed a delegation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a visit focused on innovation, regulation and the rapidly changing financial services landscape.
Read article
Nexus Connect: Obesity in Preventative Health
At the 15th edition of Nexus Connect, we explored one of the most pressing and complex challenges in modern healthcare: obesity and its place within preventative health.
Read article