Stellify and employability
Designed in partnership with employers, our Stellify programme gives students a unique and personalised set of experiences outside their course so graduates not only have a Manchester degree but are adaptable, creative and globally minded.
What does 'Stellify' mean?
Stellify means 'to change, or be changed, into a star'. At Manchester, we want all our students to stellify themselves through our range of transformational academic and extracurricular activities helping them stand out, make their mark and make a difference to the world. They graduate ready for the world of work with soft skills honed through their own unique Stellify programme.
Why is it important at Manchester?
Manchester is the only university in the UK to have social responsibility as a core goal and we know that Corporate Social Responsibility is key value shared by many graduate recruiters. For our students, we take our commitment to social responsibility seriously, which is why we provide everyone with opportunities to make a difference and choose their own way of doing it.
Through Stellify our graduates leave Manchester with experience in:
• teamwork
• adaptability
• problem-solving
• critical observation
• conflict resolution
• leadership
• time management
• creative thinking
These skills are gained and developed through a variety of activities including working with the Students’ Union on societies, committees and academic representative roles, being a Peer Mentor, working within roles based within schools and faculties, completing volunteering activities with either local, national or international partners and the Ethical Grand Challenges programme where our students learn to create a more sustainable world, tackle social injustices and navigate ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
How will I know if a student has completed the Stellify programme?
Students who complete the required Ethical Grand Challenges, approved volunteering with our trusted partners either locally, nationally, internationally and the required leadership roles alongside their studies receive the Stellify Award – a mark of Manchester excellence, so look out for a mention of the Stellify Award on CVs and applications.
