1. Venture Matrix Exploring how student-led project work enhances student engagement, employability and learning.

2. What is the Venture Matrix? Work Related Learning Scheme Embedded within the curriculum across the University Engagement with 3 stakeholder groups (Academics, Clients, Students) 2013/14 - students took part in Venture Matrix projects with over 100 external organisations

3. Venture Matrix can act as an 'introduction' or an 'out-duction' to a students career Level 4 Introduction for students to start thinking about a career and their professional self Level 5 Developing students for their placement year Level 6 Enhancing what students have gained from their placement year Level 7 Continuing to develop and enhance students skills

4. Clients Public Sector Not for Profit Private Sector

5. Students & Academics ArtBioscienceBusiness Childhood Studies CommunicationComputing Criminology Education Events Management Film Studies Finance Graphics Human Resources Humanities Interior Design Journalism Languages Law Marketing Maths Media Occupational Therapy Performing Arts Physiotherapy Social SciencesSport

6. Contact details Email: venturematrix@shu.ac.ukventurematrix@shu.ac.uk Tel: 0114 225 4468 Twitter: @VentureMatrix Office: Owen 328