Student Support Network

Where undergraduates and industry work together to shape the future of chemical engineering and biotechnology

What is the Student Support Network?

The Student Support Network is a network that brings together our undergraduate students and industry partners from across the chemical engineering and biotechnology landscape.

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What's in it for businesses?

Why join the network?

Recruitment opportunities
Access each year's graduating cohort for graduate roles
Offer internships or projects
Meet exceptional students
Help shape the undergraduate course
Contribute to your company’s social responsibility goals
Build industry–academia connections
Stay close to cutting-edge thinking in sustainability and healthcare

Join our mailing list

Join the mailing list

*Stay up to date with news from the network, including upcoming opportunities, as a member or non-member
**Non-members can join the mailing list to hear more about the network's activity, but will not be able to access any resources

"Talking to industry early has helped me understand what I want – and how to get there.

Final-year undergraduate, CEB

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Careers fair

Opportunity to showcase your company's career pathways

Industry talks

Set the template for industry standards for CEB graduates

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Skills workshops

Contribute and support the development of the undergraduate curriculum and transferable skills for students

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Student projects

Offer opportunities for undergraduates to work on problems and applications in the field

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Company visits

Support students to make informed decisions for career pathways

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Annual networking dinner

Come together as a network once a year to discuss developing opportunities, as well as a night on us

How membership works

Join our network of responsible innovators

Membership of the Student Support Network is selective and values-led. We work with organisations that share our commitment to education, ethics and impact – and who can offer meaningful engagement with our students.

Membership runs for 12 months – and is open to companies of all sizes – subject to approval by our advisory group.

All funds directly support student–industry activity that shapes the future of chemical engineering and biotechnology.

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Connect with students

SMEs, start-ups and multinationals are welcome.
Take part in careers events, offer mentoring, and meet undergraduates at every stage.
Build early links with the next generation of chemical engineers and biotechnologists.

Choose your membership

Standard membership = £1,000 + VAT

Special discount rate for SMEs and start-ups (particularly homegrown companies) = £500 + VAT

Membership runs for 12 months and is reviewed annually.

Collaborate on learning

Contribute to curriculum design, run skills workshops or support student projects.

Help bring real-world insight into the classroom.

Share our values

We only accept members aligned with our ethical commitments – no involvement in oil or gas.

Our focus is on sustainability, health and education.

"The network gives students the space to apply their curiosity, and connects industry with the leaders of tomorrow"

Dr Kamran Yunus
^{Associate Professor, Department Outreach Lead, CEB}

How to apply for membership

Complete and submit the [online application form]
Application reviewed by network's Advisory Group
Outcome shared within 2–3 weeks
Successful applicants directed to University e-Sales payment platform
Membership activated upon payment
Get involved with events, mentoring, placements, talks, collaborations
Feedback and renewal invitation sent near membership end

Contact us

Key staff from the Outreach and Teaching offices dealing with the administration of the network:

Dr Kamran Yunus, Department Outreach Lead

Elena Gonzalez, Outreach and Marketing Assistant

Helen Stevens-Smith, Teaching Secretary

Launch webinar

Student Support Network launch webinar

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is launching its collaborative Student Support Network – and we’re inviting companies to be part of it.

This online session will introduce the Network and explain how your organisation can get involved. You’ll hear from academics, undergraduates and industry partners about how the Network is shaped by the needs of both students and companies – offering a platform for meaningful engagement, collaboration and recruitment.

Member benefits include:

Promoting internships, graduate jobs and placements directly to students
Contributing to student recruitment, mentoring and undergraduate course development
Company profiling in our list of supporters
Invitations to Network events – from careers fairs and skills workshops to project collaborations, company visits and an annual industry meeting