Bath Spa University’s long-standing relationship with Creative Bath has been formalised in a partnership to promote creative enterprise in Bath.
Bath Spa University’s degree courses reflect its strong focus on creativity, culture and enterprise. Matched with Creative Bath’s aims to promote the creative industries and support the growth of creative businesses, the result is a powerful partnership to help the economic development of Bath and the growth of the creative industries sector. It will also give local businesses an insight and link to the University and the resources it can offer.
The partnership will provide creative professionals in Bath with access to the University’s creative talent through regular membership events. Speed networking evenings will generate quick introductions and structured discussion. ‘Design Matters’ breakfast sessions will be supported by specialists from the University leading discussion on subjects such as the importance of branding.
Creative Bath members will be contributing to students’ creative showreel and social media projects, as well as welcoming students to Design Matters and keynote events. The partnership will also benefit Bath Spa University students through the Creative Bath Intern Scheme, which aims to retain graduate talent in Bath, a shadowing scheme, and work experience opportunities with members’ companies.
Adam Powell, Head of Enterprise and Local Partnerships at Bath Spa University said: “We’re delighted to be strengthening our partnership with Creative Bath. This two-year initiative will help students and graduates grow their professional networks and portfolios and help us celebrate local creative businesses that have benefitted directly from accessing Bath Spa University’s creative talent.”
Greg Ingham, Chair of Creative Bath said: “It’s tough out there. Tough for graduates seeking work. Tough for businesses aiming to expand. Bath Spa University’s work in fostering links between the university and local businesses is absolutely essential. Students need opportunity and knowledge of the sector. Businesses need fresh, bright new talent and so we are delighted to be forging ahead with Bath Spa on this Strategic Partnership.”
