From business strategy to branding concepts, charity campaigns to community initiatives. Work with us through a Live Brief – a short-term collaboration where you present a real organisational challenge and our students respond with creative, actionable ideas.
“We were highly impressed by the students' ability to grasp a complex domain, leveraging their research and design skills to develop prototypes that met the brief.”
Owen StandageSenior Software Engineer, Redgate Software
“A huge thank you to all the amazing students for the impressive level of enthusiasm, knowledge, imagination, and reciprocal appreciation they showed us. They have very bright futures ahead and should be proud of themselves.”
Dr Stuart FosterCo-Founder, Monitree
“The research the students have done is incredible, and the references on the charities that they came across were really informational. Thanks to them, I'm going to explore other charities and different sectors that I just didn't think of looking at in the past."
Tonicha FrithTechnology Team Lead, Deafblind UK
“The students were equal partners in this endeavour. They had fresh perspectives, different research techniques, they think differently, they aren’t constrained by previous experiences. It’s very beneficial for us as a business."
Tautvydas KaritonasManaging Director, Test Labs UK
"I got to brainstorm ideas with students who were so capable that for me, the experience was more like working with fellow entrepreneurs. It was a very valuable session, from which I’ve learned and gained so much that I can implement."
Utkarsh GuptaFounder and CEO, Neurogether
“What I liked about working with ARU students is that this was a two-way project, where they were leading us into the material.”
Allen PackwoodDirector, Churchill Archives Centre
“The work that has come from this has been genuinely impressive. It has been refreshing to see a different perspective on conservation and see such a variety of approaches.”
Josh HellonMonitoring & Research Manager, BCN Wildlife Trust
A short-term collaboration, where you present our students with a practical organisational challenge. For example, you might be looking for fresh ideas for your business.
Our students respond with creative, research-informed solutions that support your organisation’s goals. In turn, you give them feedback on their work, supporting their learning.
An ARU Live Brief gives you the opportunity to engage directly with emerging graduate talent, while our students gain practical experience that supports their development and employability skills.
✓ No cost
✓ No need to host students onsite
✓ Just 5-15 hours of your time over 12-20 weeks
Live Briefs:
Live Briefs have been running since 2020 and now feature in over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate modules across ARU.
We welcome proposals for Live Briefs from:
Please note the following.
Live Briefs are available across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including:
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