On-campus GradEX

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

  • your poster / display
  • how to register
  • key deadline dates
  • locations / dates of the events

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 on-campus GradEX Degree Show event

You can sign up for the on campus GradEX Degree Show exhibition to show your final year work in any of the available categories. To do so, speak to your academic and then email the following details to gradex@staffs.ac.uk :

  1. your full name and student number
  2. the course you are studying
  3. the category you are entering

The closing date for this is 4pm on 23rd May 2025.

If you require a poster to be printed it needs to be emailed to us in PDF format by 4pm on 23rd May 2025.

How to format GradEX posters correctly

Key Dates

  • Digital portal opens for submissions - 31st March 2025
  • Digital portal closes for submissions - 21st May 2025
  • On-campus event registration deadline – 23rd May 2025
  • Poster submission (if applicable) - 23rd May 2025
  • Digital portal goes live to employers – 30th May 2025

Before event - student checklist

  • Have you registered for the on campus GradEX Degree Show event (deadline 23rd May)?
  • 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? You can book an appointment with one of our Careers Advisors to check this over
  • Have you checked your portfolio and/or LinkedIn profile is up to date and ready to share with employers? You can book an appointment with one of our Careers Advisors to check this over

Dates and Locations of GradEX Degree Show

SchoolDateLocation

Creative Industries

Friday 30th May

12.30pm - Judging commences:

  • Cadman / Henrion buildings, College Road

6.30pm - Opening and prize giving Ceremony:

  • Ember Courtyard, College Road 

7pm - Show opens

Education - IoE and Me

Tuesday 3rd June

9.30am - 2.30pm - Catalyst Gallery

Institute of Policing

Wednesday 4th June

9.30am - 5pm - Catalyst Gallery 

Business, Computing & Engineering

Thursday 5th June

10am - Opening Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery

10.30am - Judging commences

  • Business - Catalyst Building
  • Computing & Engineering - Mellor Building, College Road

1.30pm - Closing ceremony - Catalyst Gallery

Games, esports & VFX

Friday 6th June

9.30am - Opening Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery 

10am - Judging commences

  • Games - Cadman building, College Road
  • Esports - Beacon building, College Road

4pm - Closing Ceremony - Catalyst Gallery 

Questions or queries

Get in touch

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

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