3 rd Year Enterprise Placement UMIP App Project Survey © 2012 The University of Manchester All Rights Reserved

This survey was conducted within the university faculties of Humanities and Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS), receiving 89 responses, with a majority (63%) coming from EPS Aims: Gather information concerning the mobile usage of University staff To establish the level of app development within the University, including past and on-going projects Identify staff who have ideas and would be interested in app development

Part 1. Mobile Usage Trends in the University

What are the popular mobile device platforms within University staff? 87% of university staff surveyed own a smartphone

What is the most used operating system on these platforms? iOS is the most popular operating system within the smart device owning population of university staff, with almost double the ownership of iOS compared to that of the UK trend.

What are the most widely used app categories? - Communication - Travel & Location - Social

Part 2. Gauging Interest of University Staff in App Development

Of the 89 respondents: 58% of participants were interested in a dedicated university resource for app development 10 staff members (11%) have already been involved in app development projects 31 staff members (35%) submitted ideas for potential app development

Who took most interest in the survey? - Lecturers - Administrative Assistants - Postgraduate Students - Professors

flyers are the preferred means by which to contact staff with more information regarding the project.

Part 3. Concluding Remarks

The faculties of Humanities and EPS house several staff members who have interest in the development of apps. There are clusters of staff, mainly in Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, who have experience developing apps and can now be contacted or followed up for further involvement. These people may have a part to play in giving talks at events about their development experiences, suggesting routes to take with current/future app projects and also potential involvement in a dedicated university development resource/spin-in.

UMIP’s Role - To provide opportunity for staff to deliver their app ideas and prototypes. - Evaluate commercial potential for such apps - To provide funding (via mini-pop) to support development - Aim to bring out 4 apps by the end of 2013