Within this project we have:

• Developed a proof of principle approach to using novel technology to widen access for undergraduate students to employer interaction as part of the analytical chemistry curriculum which can be translated to other STEM disciplines
• Produced a set of guidelines to facilitate the wider HE community to adopting a similar approach in their own institutions

A framework has been developed in which 2nd year undergraduate students undertaking analytical science are able to present an example of the analytical techniques that they have used in their course to a panel of 'employers' via video conferencing.  The 'employer' panel were given the opportunity to provide feedback to the student, and it is this feedback that was the basis of a written assessment. 

It is important to add that the companies represented on the 'employer'  and panel students who will be making the presentations have all stressed the importance of this engagement to enable potential longer-term engagement beyond the current assessment.  It has been important to also formulate strategies to allow potential ongoing engagement that may arise.

Project outputs are listed on the left of this page.