Sagentia launches STEM bursary to support next generation of UK innovators 12 June 2013


Global R&D consultancy launches STEM bursary to support next generation of UK innovators


Generous £2,500 bursaries on offer to science & engineering students; deadline 16 September


Cambridge, UK, 12 June 2013: Science and engineering students at leading UK universities are invited to apply for paid bursaries totalling £25,000 with a leading global research and development consultancy. Sagentia, which undertakes innovation, technology and product development work globally on behalf of leading organisations and start-ups in the medical, industrial and consumer products sectors, is offering 10 bursaries of £2,500 to support science and engineering students during the academic year starting September 2013.

Sagentia's STEM Bursary Scheme is a new initiative from the company which aims to support the development of science and engineering skills in the UK. It builds on the success of existing Sagentia initiatives, including its student internship programme and graduate recruitment scheme, which have contributed strongly to the growing pool of expertise amongst the Cambridge science and technology cluster.

Eligible students will be currently studying or have accepted a place on a range of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) courses1 at the University of Bath, the University of Cambridge, Loughborough University and the University of Southampton.

Dan Edwards, Managing Director at Sagentia, comments: "Sagentia has a strong track record of providing exciting career opportunities to talented STEM students, who join us in applying cutting edge scientific and engineering thinking with the world's most innovative and successful businesses. The company is launching the Sagentia STEM Bursary Scheme to help financially support the brightest prospects in the next generation of innovators as a key component of Sagentia's graduate programme and focus on innovation."

Professor Bernie Morley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning & Teaching at the University of Bath, comments: "Innovation is a top priority at Bath, and we believe that the best young talent shouldn't be held back by financial worries. That's why we are delighted to be part of the Sagentia bursary scheme. It will help us to attract and retain the next generation of bright minds in STEM subjects, improving skills and employability for students from low income families."

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Successful applicants will also be given preferential consideration for paid 10 week summer placements with Sagentia in 2014. Sagentia has provided opportunities to interns since 2000 with many going on to work for the company after graduating.

Charlotte Harvey, who completed a 10 week internship with Sagentia in 2012, will join the company as part of its 2013 graduate intake after completing her Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cambridge. She comments: "Sagentia is very supportive of students. It provided me with the opportunity to get involved in concept development, building and testing product prototypes and computer assisted design work. Sagentia has provided fantastic support to me as a student and I look forward to joining them again."

In parallel, the company is also launching a Case Studentship with the University of Cambridge, which provides Doctoral Training Grants and industrial collaboration support to PhD students working in the fields of high precision robotics and non-contact sensing.

Interested students should visit Sagentia's careers page: www.sagentia.com/careers.

1 Eligible courses include Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Product Design, or similar.www.sagentia.com/careers. Deadline for entries is 16 September 2013.
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