1. Industrial Projects Sharon Joyce linking teaching and learning with industry and the role of student projects.

2. TYPES OF PROJECTS Longer projects usually over 3 months or 800/600 hours ◦ Placement Projects with student based on company premises ◦ Projects where student acts as external consultant/contractor and visits company Short projects as part of an auditing module

3. BENEFITS FOR THE COMPANY Knowledgeable, dedicated resource SD is a difficult concept often having a project specific to the company aids understanding Often an actual cash saving Highlighting of regulatory infringements Can act as a no obligation trial period before employment

4. BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENT Allows a practical understanding of theory as SD can be a difficult concept in the abstract Real life employment experience Self realisation of latent abilities Self confidence and reliance Increased employability

5. ESPA ESPA Projects: creating and embedding a sustainability strategy; developing sustainable energy strategy 1 st degree: Countryside Management Communications Environmental Science Employment after graduating: Energy Efficiency Officer Northamptonshire County Council Starting an energy management company in Canada Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Officer Kingston Upon Thames

6. GOSFORTH HIGH SCHOOL Project: Calculate the carbon footprint of GHS and aid in promoting a sustainable approach to future environmental projects. 1 st degree: Biology Employment after graduating: Sustainability Assistant for Berkeley Homes

7. NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY ESTATES SUPPORT SERVICES Short Auditing Projects Energy Water Waste EMS “The interviews provided us with knowledge through experience which we absolutely could not have taken from a classroom situation.” “I believe it was an excellent experience and a brilliant introduction to the reality of auditing that gave us the opportunity to apply the theory we have been taught. I imagine {for} even those students who do not feel audit experience is necessary for their career development, it is an excellent confidence enhancing {opportunity} that also encourages effective team work.”

8. CONCLUSION Industrial projects are very good for students They embed learning They help employability Sustainable Development is an easy way of getting companies engage. Also a good way for academics to engage with industry