InLeeds, a collab between all four Leeds universities, is just around the corner. Through a series of online talks with local employers and Leeds alumni, we'll meet the organisations who want to hire Leeds grads and explore how you can build the skills and expeirence to land a job with them.
Danny, a Student Careers Assistant, shares why he wants to stay in Leeds. Want to find out more about how you can stay in the City you love as a grad? Book a space here for InLeeds next week!
Why stay in Leeds as a graduate?
Danny Mulley
The one thing we all have in common being a student from Leeds Beckett is that we already know how much it has to offer us as students. From the moment we started our student journey we are greeted with an amazing freshers fair, the gigs put on by the student union, vintage clothes fairs and society’s socials. These events continue the whole way through our studies, but then, you graduate and have the difficult decision of deciding what to do next. Do you go home? Do you stay in Leeds? Go to London? The possibilities are endless. I am in my final year of studying Interior Architecture & Design and am going to talk about my reasons for choosing to stay in Leeds.
Booming Sectors
Leeds has already got so much to offer, but there is currently a huge buzz around a variety of different industries, meaning more and more jobs becoming available all around the city. Leeds has already established itself as the UK’s leading city for financial, legal and professional services, and is the UK’s fastest-growing legal sector. Leeds City Region is a digital powerhouse, combining expertise in creative media, data analytics, cyber security, FinTech, telecoms, health and education technologies with innovative solutions to problems facing today’s businesses.
Additionally, The region is home to an internationally-recognised healthcare and innovation ecosystem, with four out of five NHS national offices and some of the world’s largest healthcare data platforms based in Leeds, alongside world-leading life sciences clusters of academic excellence and commercial innovation. The City Region also enjoys a global reputation for its advanced manufacturing, R&D and product development capabilities, generating more than £7 billion a year. This is supported by strong links between business and academic communities to foster the next generation of manufacturing and engineering leaders.
Find out more about the graduate jobs available in these industries at InLeeds next week
The ‘greatness’ of Leeds
You may not have the opportunity to go to Leeds Beckett events after graduating but Leeds has so much more to offer. After being a student you’ll know how great the nightlife is, and you’ll know where all the good spots to eat are. But staying will allow to explore further and find more hidden gems. No matter where you are in Leeds you are never far from a green space. Living in Leeds gives you great access to not only city parks, but the Yorkshire Dales and many other national parks, giving you a great balance between city living and also the opportunity to get into nature whenever you want.
Leeds' position in the country is brilliant, and its transport links are great. With London being only two hours away on the train, and Liverpool and Manchester less than two hours away, the country’s biggest cities are so easy to get to
Leeds 2023
This year is the year of Leeds 2023. A year celebrating the culture in Leeds. Previously Leeds has been seen as the sleeping city of the north. In comparison to Manchester and Liverpool, we have always been seen as less cultural and important. This year aims to change this, with a huge variety of events throughout the year to bring together communities and showcase what a brilliant city Leeds really is. Here’s a link to their website to check out some of the events they are hosting this year!
Perks of being a Beckett Student
By being a Leeds Beckett student, and staying in Leeds you’ll find many perks, especially in your future career. When applying for jobs in Leeds it is likely Leeds-based companies will consist of many past Beckett students Alumni of our university tend to have a soft spot for one another. Giving you an advantage over other students. You have access to Beckett Careers events years after you graduate and can stay in touch with other grads through Beckett Connect.