The School of Engineering at UWE Bristol is seeking to collaborate with local community organisations by supporting project ideas relevant to engineering students enrolled in the Professionalism for Engineers module.
We are inviting project proposals from community, voluntary, and social enterprise sectors.
This initiative offers organisations the opportunity to receive free engineering consultancy from a small group of students (3-6 individuals). These students will develop skills in teamwork, client communication, and practical engineering applications as part of their course. The scheme is open for applications until 30 November 2024, with projects scheduled to run from February to April 2025.
Projects may involve researching and assessing opportunities or challenges for your organisation, planning or providing designs and proposals, or, in some instances, delivering an engineered item or solution. Examples of potential projects include: auditing and conceptualising a new engineering initiative, such as creating sustainable outdoor spaces or developing clean energy solutions; investigating community issues and proposing engineering solutions; or adapting infrastructure to meet specific community needs. Examples of past projects from 2019 are available on the blog.
For more information and to apply, please download the Organisation Brief below and submit the completed form to engineeringourfuture@uwe.ac.uk.