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Schemes for University Lecturers
Industrial Secondment Scheme
Applications are now being
accepted. The deadline for the submission of
applications is 15th February 2012.
The Industrial Secondment
Scheme provides an invaluable opportunity for
engineering teaching staff in Higher Education
Institutions to gain up to date knowledge of current
working practices through industrial experience. The
secondment will provide the awardee with material to
create new case studies and improve course design
with greater industrial relevance.
The scheme, which
is open to engineers from all disciplines, provides
funding for the university to employ a replacement
academic to cover the teaching duties of the awardee
whilst they are on secondment.
Benefits to companies
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Working with a highly qualified academic/expert on
a mutually beneficial subject
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Developing improved
links with university staff, laboratories, workshops
and equipment
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Making an input to the teaching of
engineering at university and so influence the next
generation of engineers and ensure they have the
core skills industry desires
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Interacting with
students, offer placements, and recruit graduates.
Benefits to engineering academics
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Gain experience
in industry
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Improve the quality and industrial
relevance of their teaching
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Acquire updated
knowledge of current industrial practice
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Develop
new case studies and course material
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Create a
source for student projects
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Develop long-term
links with industry.
Further information
For enquiries, please contact
Katie Melton
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