A report by HSBC outlined the future importance of UK ‘super cities’ that will raise Britain out of recession and into a positively redesigned business landscape.
These include Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds and Liverpool.
Publishing in Oxford
Oxford has a long and illustrious tradition of publishing companies dating back to the 1600s when the university became involved in the print trade. Several of the major players are based here, including: Oxford University Press; Elsevier and Taylor & Francis.
Employing 4,000 people between them, they focus on academic, professional and educational publishing.
Competition for jobs with the major players is tough and so it’s worth considering small and medium-sized publishers.
With 79 divisions in operation covering everything from children’s books to African literature, Oxford is well on its way to becoming the largest publishing centre in the world.
‘The really good thing about publishing is that if you’re good, you get noticed, and promoted fast.
The best way to get into Oxford publishers is via work experience. Opportunities are advertised on the Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies (OICPS) website.
If you’re unsure of where you might fit, go for a small company, where you will be involved in a wide range of activities across several functions,’ says Sheila Lambie, senior lecturer at the OICPS.
The colossal rate at which the digital world is growing means that publishing could be stepping into unknown territory, but the future of the industry looks set to prosper electronically.
Science in Newcastle
Newcastle has been recognised as one of six UK cities with world-class research being undertaken by its universities.
Plans to establish a global science base were put in place by Newcastle University and Newcastle City Council, with particular emphasis placed on the growth of the following sectors: ageing and health; stem cell and regenerative medicine and sustainability.
With significant investment going into Newcastle Science City (NSC), there are considerably more job opportunities in research and teaching.
The partnership between the university and the council ensures there are channels through which jobs are created by companies for students and graduates, further fuelling the success of science sites across the city.
‘NSC provides expert business advice for those interested in setting up in business and commercialising scientific ideas.
It offers bespoke help to bring ideas to market using a unique insight innovation model and can help secure funding for specialist services in areas such as prototyping, market research and intellectual property,’ says NSC communications adviser, Laura White.
Networking opportunities provide an environment for academics and the business community to collaborate, such as the First Friday sessions where graduates and students have the chance to meet like-minded people and build contacts.
The Innovation Machine is another arm of NSC which gives entrepreneurs the chance to run their own high growth businesses with funding and support. With NSC ploughing £33million of investment into new teaching and research facilities, there will be an abundance of jobs and opportunities for graduates in the North East.
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