Student

Leeds based sports company in search of “professional and self motivated” student

Two Leeds Metropolitan University graduates who started their own business five years ago are on the lookout for a student to develop the company’s PR and marketing strategy.

Top tips for PR students

Students across the country will be returning to university in a couple of weeks and although planning Freshers week activities will probably be highest on their agenda, many PR students will soon be focusing on managing their personal reputation. Behind the Spin has teamed up with Edelman Digital consultant Ben Cotton, author of award winning blog Social Web Thing, who has provided some top tips for succeeding in PR.

AS Watson celebrates Apprentice of the Year win

This week AS Watson UK is celebrating as it sees one of its Apprentices win a top Apprenticeship award given by the National Employer Service.

Manchester student voted CIPR Rep of the Year

Manchester student Tara Cronin has been voted the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) National Student Representative of the Year 2010. Tara, who is studying for an MSc in International Public Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, beat off competition from 18 fellow students from around the UK to win the award.

Music to the ears of students

With festival season nearly apon us it’s almost time to wash down the tent, locate your wellington boots and squeeze into your wonder woman costume. Whether you will be enjoying the sounds of Stevie Wonder on the Pyramid Stage of Glastonbury or tapping your feet notstalgically to The Libertines at Leeds Festival, remember that festival season provides students with a bag full of opportunities to immerse themselves in during the summer. There is also fierce competition between festivals to stand out from the crowd and many are employing some very creative PR tactics to do so.

Help is at hand for graduates looking to “Future proof” their degrees

With 2009 proving to be the toughest year yet for graduates seeking employment, it has never been more important to shine above the rest after leaving university. With research showing that the number of graduate jobs on offer has fallen by 28%* – what can students and graduates be doing to increase their chances of employment?