Industry Advisory Panel Opportunity
We are excited to invite you to join the Industry Advisory Panel for the School of Computing and Engineering at the University of Huddersfield.
Why join our panel?
- Shape the next generation: Your expertise will directly influence our curriculum, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills your industry needs.
- Connect with emerging talent: Gain early access to students and graduates and help bridge the gap between education and employment.
- Drive innovation: Collaborate with academic staff and fellow industry leaders to address digital skills shortages and explore new opportunities for partnership.
- Enhance your organisation’s profile: Demonstrate your commitment to developing the digital workforce and supporting the local tech ecosystem.
What’s involved?
- Attend 2–3 meetings per year (in person or virtually).
- Share insights on industry trends, skills requirements, and recruitment needs.
- Advise on course content and employability initiatives.
- Network with peers and contribute to strategic discussions that shape our programmes.
Your involvement will make a real difference to our students, our university, and the wider commercial sectors. If you are interested in joining or would like to discuss the panel further, please reply to this email or contact me directly at c.dewey@hud.ac.uk.
We look forward to working with you to build a stronger, more connected digital future.
Save the date: Annual Computing and Engineering Showcase
On Thursday 19th June 2026 the School of Computing and Engineering at the University of Huddersfield will be holding our annual showcase.
This event is a unique opportunity for you to:
- Build industry focussed research and development connections: Explore how the academic expertise in AI, CyberSecurity and Creative Computing could be leveraged and utilised commercially.
- Meet the next generation of innovators: Engage with talented students from Computing and Engineering as they present their final-year projects, demonstrating the latest in digital solutions, engineering design, and creative problem-solving.
- Spot emerging talent: Discover students with the skills, creativity, and drive to make an immediate impact in your organisation.
- Experience hands-on demonstrations: See live project demos, prototypes, and research that address real-world challenges.
Why attend? Attending our annual Showcase is more than just an opportunity to meet talented students—it’s your gateway to leveraging the full R&D potential of the University of Huddersfield. As a leading institution with established expertise in Engineering, AI, Cyber Security and Creative Computing, we are uniquely positioned to help commercial partners accelerate innovation and solve real-world challenges.
