Improving outcomes for local graduates

Case studies

These case studies demonstrate the work of projects funded by the OfS's Challenge Competition: Industrial strategy and skills to improve outcomes for graduates who seek employment in their home region.

Graduate internships: navigating the virtual landscape

Virtual internships to support Teesside University graduates’ journey to graduate level employment.

Transforming the West Midlands through 'reverse mentoring'

As part of the Office for Students' Challenge Competition: Industrial strategy and skills, the Transformation West Midlands project was formed to boost job opportunities for local students and graduates in the West Midlands region.

Gateway to Growth programme

Gateway to Growth is an innovative project designed to unlock the talents of graduates and Norfolk’s thriving Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The project addresses some of the problems faced by Norwich and Norfolk’s economy and UEA’s graduates.

‘Rise’ – This is your time and place…

Manchester Met's 'Rise' project offers students a flexible way of developing their distinctiveness and career-readiness by adding bespoke experiences and expertise to their degree.

The small and medium enterprise and surviving coronavirus

The University of Lincoln has been looking at how small and medium enterprises can play a key role in attracting and retaining local graduates and supporting their region to survive the economic downturn.

A step into the unknown: First virtual career fair

The University of Bradford decided to organise its first virtual careers fair during the coronavirus lockdown.

Leicester’s Future Leaders: Going further with student engagement

The 'Leicester’s Future Leaders' project at De Montfort University aims to increase the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates who progress into highly skilled roles in Leicester.

GradForce project: Engaging employers

Canterbury Christ Church University’s GradForce project involves setting up a new innovative recruitment model for graduates by working with employers and students.

Published 03 July 2020
Last updated 23 March 2021 + show all updates

23 March 2021: Teesside University case study added
18 November 2020: Case study added: Manchester Met

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