NXT.GEN - Industry Event | Graduate Shows 2026 [Invite Only]

<p>Join us on <strong>Wednesday 24 June</strong> for <strong>NXT.GEN</strong>, a special event within our graduate shows programme, designed for industry and business professionals, where you can network with colleagues and meet the next generation of creative talent.</p> <p dir="ltr">Do you run a business or work with business organisations in the South West Region?</p> <p dir="ltr"> Arts University Plymouth is one of the UK’s top creative universities, and an incubator for graduate talent. We want to support and work with businesses from every industry sector to develop a vibrant cultural and creative economy in the city and the South West, supporting our students to pursue fulfilling careers and generating economic growth for the region <br /><br />Our students begin their careers the moment they join us. We encourage them to think of themselves as professional creatives, whether they are artists, designers, or media practitioners, from day one. By the time they graduate, our students are ready to step into industry, equipped with the skills to bring fresh ideas, innovative thinking, and creative skills to your business.<br /> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>AGENDA</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p dir="ltr">4:45pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Guests arrive for welcome drinks in the Students' Union</p></td><td>Main Entrance, Tavistock Place</td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">5:15pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Welcome to NXT.GEN</p></td><td>Tim Gundry, Arts University Plymouth's Assistant Dean, Student Experience, introduces the next generation of creative talent</td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">5:25pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Prize Giving</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">See our selected winners of the Graduate Employability Award and the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Award receive their awards.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">5:30pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Meet the Talent</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Opportunity to visit presentations &amp; pitches in course areas</p></td></tr></tbody></table> <p dir="ltr"><strong><br /></strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><strong>WORK WITH US</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Strategic Partnerships<br />- Professor Stephen Felmingham, Pro Vice Chancellor Academic: <a href="mailto:esfelmingham@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sfelmingham@aup.ac.uk</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sandwich year opportunities, live briefs, work placements, one-to-one mentoring<br />- Tim Gundry, Assistant Dean, Student Experience: <a href="mailto:etgundry@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tgundry@aup.ac.uk</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Job opportunities, paid commissions<br />- Careers &amp; Enterprise Team: <a href="mailto:ecareers@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">careers@aup.ac.uk</a><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Reserve your spot today.</strong></p>