Partner with us and shape the future through real-world learning
At London Met, we’re rooted in diversity, inclusion and innovation. Our mission is to prepare you for the real world by bringing real challenges into the classroom.
Why collaborate with us?
By contributing live projects or real-world academic assessments, you’ll help shape the next generation of talent — while gaining fresh insights and solutions for your organisation. We invite businesses, charities and public sector bodies to co-create learning experiences that reflect today’s working world.
What’s involved?
We know your time is valuable. Our live project collaborations are flexible and scalable. You can:
- Submit a live brief (1–2 pages) outlining a real challenge or opportunity
- Engage with students over a few weeks or a full semester, depending on the course
- Provide feedback on student work or attend final presentations (optional but encouraged)
- Collaborate remotely or in person, depending on your availability
Whether you can commit a few hours or a few sessions, your input makes a lasting impact.
The benefits for your organisation
- Fresh perspectives: tap into the creativity and critical thinking of our diverse student body
- Talent pipeline: identify and connect with future employees who understand your industry
- Brand visibility: showcase your organisation as a leader in innovation and social impact
- Community impact: support social mobility and inclusive education in the heart of London
- Collaborative innovation: work alongside expert academics to explore new ideas and approaches
Your impact through our courses
With courses across business, computing, law, health, design, media and social sciences, there are countless ways to align your expertise with our curriculum. Whether you’re a startup, SME, charity, local authority or global company, your real challenges can become powerful learning opportunities.
Get involved
Ready to inspire the next generation and gain real value for your organisation?
If you’re interested or want to find out more, complete our form or email us at employersandplacements@londonmet.ac.uk. Once you get in touch, our team will explore a suitable brief and timeline with you and answer any questions.
Examples of briefs to spark ideas
Business and management
- Design a market entry strategy for a company expanding into a new region
- Conduct a sustainability audit and recommend improvements
- Create a digital marketing campaign including social media strategy and performance metrics
Computing and IT
- Design a concept and user journey for a mobile app
- Perform a cybersecurity risk assessment and suggest enhancements
- Analyse business data to uncover trends and generate insights
Law and criminology
- Evaluate the impact of recent legislation on a specific sector
- Participate in mock legal proceedings based on real-world compliance scenarios
Health and social care
- Design a community health campaign targeting local health issues
- Develop a service improvement plan based on patient feedback and operational data
Design, media and communications
- Propose a brand refresh including updated visual identity and messaging
- Produce multimedia content such as videos, graphics or articles for a real client’s campaign