Global Industry Projects
Gain hands-on experience alongside your studies.
What is it?
A virtual work-based learning programme available to all postgraduate taught students and all final year undergraduate students.
Students work in a team to help real clients with a real problem. The Global Industry Projects are delivered by Practera.
The structure Practera builds around the project: the briefing, the feedback cycles, the submission milestones, turns what could easily be a vague "industry experience" into something genuinely rigorous. I'd recommend it without hesitation to any student.
Why take part?
You can take part alongside your studies and other commitments. You will have the opportunity to:
- Level up your employability
- Supercharge your consulting skills
- Deliver real business outcomes
- Increase your commercial and sector awareness
- Enhance your transferrable skills. (E.g. leadership, communication, problem solving, decision making and creativity)
Data from past participants
92% - were likely to use the experience as evidence in future opportunities
90% - felt they are better able to communicate their strengths and experience effectively in a professional setting
89% - were more confident in what they can offer a potential future employer
How it works
Successful candidates will be onboarded onto the online platform by Practera. You will be placed in a team, then assigned a client and a project.
You are required to attend an online orientation and a project briefing session at ‘Week 0’.
You agree to commit to a minimum of 25 hour across three weeks to work on the project. During this time, you will work together to:
- complete research
- create a draft report
- present the report to the client and
- shape the final report using the feedback received.
At the end of the three weeks, you will present your findings to the client in a live presentation as a group.
You will have access to the Practera platform during the project. It will guide you through each phase of the project and prompt you to reflect on your development. You also will be supported by a dedicated programme manager during the project.
The Global Industry Projects are integrated with 缅北禁地’s Education for Life Skills and Attributes framework. This allows you to develop and demonstrate your skills in practice.
Upon successful completion you’ll receive a certificate and a LinkedIn badge.
Example project briefs
Sustainable Impact:
Help your client make a positive difference for people or the environment. Create a plan that supports long-term success.
Technology Innovation (AI Strategy):
Explore how your client can use AI tools and new technology to improve the way they work.
Growth Strategy:
Look at changes in the industry, customer needs and competitor activity. Find new opportunities to help the organisation grow.
Data Analytics:
Use data to spot trends and learn more about customers and the market.
Digital Marketing:
Review your clients online presence and suggest ways to improve it.
When is it?
Opportunities will be available throughout the academic year. Students can only complete this opportunity once.
Cohort 1: November 2026
The programme takes place over three weeks from 9 - 27 November.
Two compulsory sessions are scheduled for:
- Orientation session: Tues 3 Nov 13:00 - 14:15
- Project Briefing Workshop: Friday 6 Nov 13:00 - 14:15