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Industrial ProjectsSharon Joyce
linking teaching and learning with industry and the role of student projects.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Longer projects usually over 3 months or 800/600 hours◦Placement Projects with student based on
company premises ◦Projects where student acts as external
consultant/contractor and visits company Short projects as part of an auditing
module
BENEFITS FOR THE COMPANY
Knowledgeable, dedicated resourceSD is a difficult concept often having a
project specific to the company aids understanding
Often an actual cash savingHighlighting of regulatory infringementsCan act as a no obligation trial period
before employment
BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENT
Allows a practical understanding of theory as SD can be a difficult concept in the abstract
Real life employment experience Self realisation of latent abilitiesSelf confidence and relianceIncreased employability
ESPA
Projects: creating and embedding a sustainability strategy; developing sustainable energy strategy
1st degree: Countryside ManagementCommunicationsEnvironmental Science
Employment after graduating:Energy Efficiency Officer Northamptonshire County CouncilStarting an energy management company in CanadaCarbon Reduction & Sustainability Officer Kingston Upon Thames
GOSFORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Project: Calculate the carbon footprint of GHS and aid in promoting a sustainable approach to future environmental projects.
1st degree: Biology
Employment after graduating:Sustainability Assistant for Berkeley Homes
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY ESTATES SUPPORT SERVICESShort Auditing ProjectsEnergyWaterWasteEMS
“The interviews provided us with knowledge through experience which we absolutely could not have taken from a classroom situation.”
“I believe it was an excellent experience and a brilliant introduction to the reality of auditing that gave us the opportunity to apply the theory we have been taught. I imagine {for} even those students who do not feel audit experience is necessary for their career development, it is an excellent confidence enhancing {opportunity} that also encourages effective team work.”
CONCLUSION
Industrial projects are very good for students
They embed learningThey help employabilitySustainable Development is an easy way
of getting companies engage.Also a good way for academics to engage
with industry