Working on an Applied Project can benefit your organisation in a number of ways. For example;
- To provide students with vital experience to help them develop their skills and experience for the world of work.
- It can form part of your organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility agenda.
- To increase your organisation’s visibility and brand image to students.
- To provide fresh insight into a problem or challenge your organisation is facing.
- To help resource back burner projects that your organisation doesn’t have the capacity to resource.
- Engagement with Applied Projects has often been included as part of wider engagement within funding bids/requirements, particularly with charitable and social organisations.
- To give back to current students if you are an alumni of the university.
If you’re interested in providing applied projects, please see the ‘How to get involved‘ page for further information.