Live projects with employers

We collaborate with industry partners to bring real-world challenges into your degree

At the University of Dundee, we collaborate with industry partners to integrate real-world challenges into your degree. You'll engage directly with employers, gaining insights into their operations and applying your skills to develop practical solutions.

Industry collaborations

Some examples of industry collaborations include:

Dover Fueling Solutions

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Dover Fueling Solutions invites students on-site to learn about their business before presenting them with innovative challenges related to their production and testing facilities. Students work on these business challenges and then present their solutions to company executives.

Apex Hotels

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Apex Hotels tasks fourth-year undergraduate Business Management students with exploring opportunities to expand their restaurant brand off-site. Students analyse diversification, profitability, and digital presence to provide Apex with actionable recommendations for growth.

Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government's Economics department engages School of Business Master's students in their Master's Projects, seeking support in implementing a just transition for climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.Students consult on diversifying Scottish climate-vulnerable economies, building resilient infrastructure, and enabling a fair, sustainable transition.

Dundee United Football Club

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Dundee United Football Club offers students micro-placements focused on creating and writing articles based on post or pre-match press conferences. These articles are then featured on the club's website and in the match-day magazine, with the aim of increasing readership, website traffic, and revenue.

Timber Engineering

Timber Engineering tasks students with assessing their factory workflow to maximise space for optimal production efficiency. This project is particularly relevant as the business plans to relocate to larger premises due to significant growth, providing students with a valuable opportunity to impact the company's future factory design.