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The Student Consultancy Project

Partner with our talented students who can bring exciting, fresh ideas and perspectives to your organisation through our supported Consultancy Project.

What is the Student Consultancy Project? 

The Student Consultancy Project connects organisations with teams of Queen Mary students to work on real business or community challenges. 

Students work collaboratively to research, analyse and develop recommendations, supported by the Careers service throughout the programme. 

Projects are designed to benefit both students and partner organisations by creating meaningful, skills-based experiences. 

Students are trained by our team to manage their project to give you the best possible outcome. 

Speak to a member of the team

Find out more about the programme and how to submit a project brief

Benefits to your organisation

  • Get fresh perspectives – our students will bring you new ideas, creative solutions and diverse thinking to your organisational challenges. 
  • Access emerging and future talent – connect with our motivated students from the Russell Group's most diverse university. 
  • Structured support with your project brief – access our team to support you during the registration process. 
  • Strengthen social impact and engagement – support our student development, and contribute to future generations of talent while supporting your own organisation's corporate social responsibility. 

Types of project

  • Market research.  
  • Sustainability initiatives.  
  • Digital engagement.  
  • Community outreach.  
  • Business strategy.  
  • Customer insight.  
  • Competitor analysis.  
  • Event planning.  
  • Social media and communications. 

How our programmes work

  1. Submit a project idea. 
  2. Meet with our team to confirm your brief.
  3. Programme starts.
  4. Meet your student team.
  5. Students work on your project.
  6. Final presentation and report provided to you.
  7. Give feedback. 

What we need from you

  1. A project brief.
  2. Attend two meetings with students arranged by our team. These can be online or on campus.
  3. Offer feedback and support to students.
  4. Engage with final presentations.
  5. Give Queen Mary feedback. 

Who we work with

  1. Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
  2. Charities and social enterprises. 
  3. Start ups. 
  4. Public sector organisations. 
  5. Alumni founded organisations. 
  6. Large businesses. 

 

What have previous organisations said?

"We have had wonderful engagement with the project and the students' suggestions have formulated themes for change within the organisation" - Erb's Palsy Group

"Being around the students brought new ideas to the table and the student input was of a very high standard. Thank you for this amazing opportunity!" - 360 Beauty

"When I met the students, I was impressed by how engaged and thoughtful they were" - Poplar HARCA

"The Queen Mary student were marvellous!" - Bridge of Hope Careers

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