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If you would like to be involved in the in-person event that is part of GradEX, then the following information will tell you all you need to know about:

when and where it will take place
what you need
how to register for the event
how to present your work to a range of industry experts and employers

You need to ensure you are able to attend the event in order to meet and network with the judges on the day.

Your poster/display

This could consist of one of the following:

Research Project/Dissertation

An overview of your project and your hypothesis
Literature
Findings (data and analysis where applicable)
Methodology
Conclusion
The impact of your findings and how you would like to use your research
What skills did you learn when undertaking the project/ research

Practice/Work experience

Overview of your role
Skills and knowledge developed
Case studies included where applicable to demonstrate good practice
Knowledge developed of the organisation
The impact your experience will have on your future practice

Other submissions

Optional module assessments and reflection (please speak to your academic tutor if you need guidance)
Field work and practical projects
Laboratory work and any final year module assessment
Overview of assignment
Knowledge gained
Skills developed
How you are going to use this information in your future career

If you are taking part in the Degree Show you can use your showcase that will already be set up.

Sign up for the in-person GradEx event

You can sign up for the in-person GradEX exhibition to show your final year work in any of the available categories. To do so, please email the following details to gradex@staffs.ac.uk :

your full name and student number
the course you are studying
the category you are entering

The closing date for this is 29th May 2024.

If you require your poster to be printed it needs to be emailed to us in PDF format by 4pm on Wednesday 29th May.

How to format GradEX posters correctly

Key Dates

Online portal opens for digital submissions - 1st May 2024
Portal closes to digital submissions - PORTAL IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES
In-person event submission deadline (GAMES SUBJECTS ONLY) - NOW CLOSED
In-person event submission deadline (all other subjects) – NOW CLOSED
Portal goes live to employers – 31st May 2024

One week before the event student checklist

Have you registered for the in-person GradEX event?
Have you thought about any questions you would like to ask the employers/judges?
Do you have your contact details printed and ready to give out to employers/judges if you wish to do this?
Have you updated your CV ready to hand out to employers/judges? Please submit your CV for feedback via our Career Connect Portal (CV 360) and book an appointment with one of our Careers Advisors to check this over
Have you checked your LinkedIn profile is up to date and ready to share with employers?

Dates and Locations of GradEX events
School	Date	Location
Creative Industries	Monday 3rd June	9.30am - Opening Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery, Leek Road - Professor Martin Jones VC 10am - Judging commences: Cadman / Henrion buildings, College Road 3pm - Closing Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Carol Southall, Head of Business Institute
Computing, Engineering and Business	Tuesday 4th June	9.30am - Opening Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Professor Raheel Nawaz, PVC Digital 10am - Judging commences: Computing and Engineering - Mellor building, College Road Business - Catalyst Building 3.30pm - Closing Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Russel Campion, Head of Computing
Education, Policing and Psychology	Wednesday 5th June	9.30am - Opening Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Professor Annabel Kiernan, PVC Academic 10am - Judging commences Catalyst Building 2nd Floor 10am - IOE and Me event - Catalyst Gallery 3.30pm - Closing Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Mike Phillips, Dean HEPS
Game Republic	Thursday 6th June	Catalyst Hall & Gallery
Games & esports	Friday 7th June	9.30am - Opening Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Professor Kevin Hetherington, DVC 10am - Judging commences Games - Cadman building, College Road Esports - Beacon building, College Road 4.30pm - Closing Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery - Professor Chris Headleand, Head of Dept Sugi

Questions or queries

Get in touch

If you have any further questions or queries about the above information, please contact us.

gradex@staffs.ac.uk