1. Student-Run Software Houses Bruce Scharlau Computing Science University of Aberdeen b.scharlau@abdn.ac.uk @scharlau

2. Students need to work with live clients

3. Degrees highlight islands of study

4. The group project is a starting point for experience

5. Students could have more experience

6. This is a qualitative study

7. There are several pathways

8. All projects started to improve student learning experience

9. Model one focuses on the degree There is a core live client module for all students (Durham, Lancaster, Sheffield Hallam and Aston)

10. Model two starts small Someone offers services to community supplied by students across discipline or university (Aberdeen, Greenwich, Plymouth and Chester)

11. Model three is an umbrella A commercial and entrepreneurial unit organises activities (Edge Hill, Hull, and Napier)

12. Model four is a commercial unit A manager liaises with live clients and organises students as staff, or as freelance developers (London Met, Southampton Solent, Kent and Sheffield)

13. There were a number of surprises

14. We listened to stories at a workshop

15. We studied issues at a workshop Strategic Play with Lego Serious Play World Café Where to start?

16. We explored possible pathways

17. There are more people to talk to

18. Further insights will be realised

19. Get in touch with your story

20. Bruce Scharlau b.scharlau@abdn.ac.uk @scharlau Thanks to the HEA for for funding There are many paths to get started, so what are you waiting for?