IBM offers graduate job support - graduate jobs

Computing and technology giant IBM has teamed up with the University of York in a program aimed at helping graduates find work straight from completing their studies.

The University Relations Program aims to expand the resources and experiences offered to students, helping them to improve their preparation for future careers.

Students and academic staff will have free access to IBM software through its Academic Initiative programme to complement teaching activities and to aid research.

Inventors and engineers working for the company will give guest lectures and seminars, support curriculum development, and undertake research activities with staff and students.

Vice chancellor Brian Cantor said the university was "pleased" to have teamed up with an "iconic name".

"This partnership agreement defines a framework to support the process of identifying and pursuing opportunities in teaching, research and enterprise," he said.

Mr Cantor said the university has one of the best computer departments in the world, but admitted the it is "great to have links with one of the biggest names in business".