Laura works at Leeds Beckett University as the Student Opportunity and Experiential Learning Manager in Business Engagement. In this role, Laura manages a team which facilitates a large proportion of the University’s in-curricular placement activity, alongside another team which creates a range of experiential learning opportunities in the co-curricular space. Laura’s role is focused upon establishing appropriate WBPL (Work Based Placement Learning) policies and procedures across the institution and supporting academic colleagues to develop their in-curricular experiential learning offering. Prior to this, Laura worked on engaging Social Science students in Placement Years and in a business development role creating internships.

Laura is particularly passionate on preparing students for working and volunteering in the local communities.

Laura leads the ASET Staff Development Group and has previously co-led the Conference Planning Group and the Membership and Communications Working Group.