Why partner with us?
- Access emerging talent: Collaborate with high-calibre students who are about to enter the job market and are eager to apply their knowledge to real-world business problems.
- Gain practical insights: Receive a comprehensive, actionable report that includes research, analysis, and tailored recommendations to help you make informed decisions.
- Cost-effective solutions: Leverage the skills and expertise of our students for research projects that may be outside your current resource capabilities.
The work the students did was fantastic. It’s going to be incredibly useful for us moving forward and has provided us with many new ideas.Lynn Mann
Co-Founder and Director of Supernature Oil
What types of projects are suitable?
We specialise in helping startup businesses and companies looking to scale or optimise their operations.
Here are some examples of projects we've successfully worked on:
- Digital marketing strategy: Crafting targeted strategies to attract, engage, and retain customers through digital channels.
- Market research: Identifying new business opportunities and providing data-driven insights into growth potential, market trends, and emerging sectors.
- Social media strategy: Developing a tailored social media approach to boost brand awareness, engage with your audience, and strengthen your brand presence in the market.
- Market expansion & export strategies: Conducting rigorous market research to identify new routes to market, underpinned by solid insights to help design and support export strategies.
The project is completed during the second semester, running from early January to April each academic year. Each project is customised to fit the client’s preferences—some clients choose a more hands-on approach with weekly meetings, while others prefer a flexible, ad-hoc model with scheduled check-ins throughout the semester. The project culminates in a formal presentation (either in person or online), followed by a comprehensive consultancy report. This report includes the students' research, analysis, and actionable recommendations tailored to your business needs.
Timeline and key dates
Projects typically take place between January and April, with key milestones as follows:
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Submit project proposals | Deadline: 18 October |
| Projects assigned to student teams | Early December |
| Initial meeting with your team | Late December |
| Project kick-off | Early January |
| Main project work | February to March |
| Delivery of final report & presentations | Late March/early April |
Get Involved
If you have a project in mind and would like to explore how our students can contribute, please contact our Business Engagement Manager, Rachel Parks to discuss how our talented students can bring your project to life. Please include details of:
- Your preferred project(s)
- Your contact information
- Project title, objectives, desired outcomes, and any specific skills required