Student Consultancy Projects

Student consultancy projects at Bristol Institute of Technology offer local organisations free consultancy in exchange for hosting a final year undergraduate student project team. Each academic year we work with small local organisations as partners in our unique student consultancy scheme. Client organisations benefit from free consultancy on web design, systems analysis or other ICT-related matters, in exchange for hosting a project team. Student teams of three or four consultants work in client organisations for up to a day per week between late October and late March. Projects are very varied. Previous clients have benefited from feasibility studies on the use of ICT. Others have involved web design and software development. Some look more broadly at enhancing organisational effectiveness through improving non-computerised organisational systems. But prospective clients should consider this as only a guide - innovative, exploratory ideas that take advantage of new technologies such as mobile computing, web 2 and social networking are encouraged too this year. Only a small number of projects can be run annually, so a selection process is involved. Applications are now open for the 2009 round. Competition for free support is expected to be tight as usual, so don't delay - the closing date is 9 October 2009... Please go to the Details section to find out more or download our leaflet (PDF format ) To register your interest in taking part, Apply now! To get an idea of typical projects, see the Examples pages Help push the boundaries with newer technologies via our new Inspiration section For more on selected projects, including photos and press coverage, see the Publicity section For more on how we shortlist client applications and select partners, see Criteria Others might be interested in the student starter page and the University research and knowledge exchange dimensions of the scheme. Other highlights about the scheme appear on the News page Anyone with outstanding questions or other enquiries please contact us. This scheme is a unique three-way working partnership benefiting the community, our students and the University - we look forward to working with you.