Brunel University London looks for toy firms to set industry challenge for students

Brunel University London is looking for toy and game companies to collaborate with on an industry challenge for its final year students.
Students will be using this challenge as part of their dissertation and will work on it between September and May.
“We are running a returner’s day on June 28th where these challenges will be pitched to students – if you are keen to be involved in this let me know,” said Ryan Smith, Project Manager for Brunel’s Design Plus and Design Factory.
To register your interest, email Ryan at: [email protected].
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