Education and careers

Our students and early career researchers have opportunities and support to help them make informed decisions about their future careers.

As well as supporting research and innovation for the defence and security sectors, we also provide fellowship schemes and a talented pipeline of skilled graduates.

We provide students with opportunities to meet and engage with a range of industries, including defence-related organisations. Examples include skills development sessions, advertising placements or opportunities to learn more at career fairs, where students can see who is recruiting for graduate vacancies, placement years and internships.

Opportunities for students

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We offer students the opportunity to meet and engage with a range of industries, including defence-related organisations.

Our offer includes sessions which support skills development, advertising placements, and promoting opportunities to learn more at career fairs, so that students can see who is recruiting for graduate vacancies, placement years and internships.

Accelerating your career at York

Partnering with industry

As well as some industry-funded scholarships for undergraduate students, we facilitate a range of industry-sponsored PhDs and research fellowships.

These programs bridge the gap between academia and the workplace, ensuring our students and early career researchers are equipped with the skills, ethics and experience needed to lead in the defence and security sectors.

Find out more about recruiting our talent