Post on 22-Feb-2016
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Engineering community-based learning at the University of Bristol
Community-based learning in engineeringKate Miller, Centre for Public EngagementUniversity of Bristol
Overview of projects3rd year research projects and 4th year design projectsUndergraduates interns scoped potential community placementsContacting and liaising with community partnersCo-designing feasible projectsRecruiting academic supervisors
Why use interns?Technical knowledge of engineering problemsKnowledge of civil engineering undergraduate coursePotential to inspire their peers
Outcomes11 projects scoped with 8 community partners9 projects obtained academic supervisors6 projects (17 students) took partProjects currently being assessed
Impact on employabilityTransferable skillsCommunicationProject managementTeam and partnership workingConsideration of peoples needsImpact on employabilitySolving real-life problemsProvides transition between learning and workUnique experience