A resource that you can’t ignore
How Newport’s University is ready to help your business
M
uch has been written about how universities are changing and attempting to become
more relevant to national economic and social needs in order to justify their continued existence. At the University of Wales, Newport,
this relevance is something that has been at the centre of the organisation’s development for some time. Newport has had a strong history of
driving economic growth and supporting local businesses, but this is being developed further as Welsh businesses look to lead the country toward a brighter economic future. The strongest role that a university
can play in supporting growth and the economy is offering services in a flexible way to any organisation that needs them. A crucial element is bringing together
the specialist expertise within academia, with the platform that business can provide to make use of it. Newport’s University has a dedicated
Business Development team, led by Karen Turnbull, which is available to support businesses and identify which of the flexible support and services on offer are best suited to an individual business’s needs. The team includes experts on graduate placements, commercial research and consultancy, to name but a few. Karen Turnbull’s aim is to ensure that
every business who can be helped by the University, are able to make the most of the opportunity. “Universities have a host of services
available to business and the ability to help unlock growth in a marked way, but businesses need to seek out the services available to them,” said Karen. “I would encourage anyone who is in business and may not be aware that our services could help them, to get in touch as soon as they can. Otherwise, they may be missing out on opportunities that could transform their businesses.”
partner feature What’s on offer
Consultancy and Problem Solving Work with recognised experts to develop solutions that respond to your business needs
Commercial Research Projects Real-world scenarios can be explored by working with academics to undertake research that can directly benefit your business
Flexible Training and Development Choose from our current portfolio of short courses or work with us to develop bespoke training, tailored to specific business needs
Student and Graduate Placements Promote your employment or work experience opportunities free of charge and recruit graduate level staff for short term projects or permanent posts
Event Management and Venue Hire A customer-led approach to supporting your events, accessing state-of-the art equipment and high quality facilities
Profile-Raising Opportunities Ranging from high-profile event sponsorships to bespoke promotional packages and collaborative projects
Business Support Line: 01633 432400
business@newport.ac.uk www.newport.ac.uk/businessservices
Meet Karen Name: Karen Turnbull
Works for: University of Wales, Newport, helping businesses to succeed.
Three things that best describe your job: Fast- paced, Outward looking, Commercially Focused.
Favourite business quote: “If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room.” (Dame Anita Roddick, Founder of The Body Shop)
What do you do when you’re not at work: Body-boarding, hill climbing, theatre and fine dining – what would you expect for a vicar’s wife with two daughters aged nine and five!
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