What's in it for you
Innovative Solutions
Partnering with students allows you to tap into fresh and innovative ideas, as students often bring a unique perspective to problem-solving.
Get acces to different expertises
When you collaborate with students, you can gain access to knowledge and expertise from diverse study backgrounds that may not be present within your organization.
Find talent
Collaborating with students now provides you with access to talented individuals who may potentially become valuable recruits in the future.
How it works
Step 1.
Browse through the different courses that are looking for a partner
Lecturers at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam are looking for societal partners to collaborate with in their courses. Browse through all available courses and find your match(es)! Students from various study backgrounds can assist you in solving questions you may have and share their expertise with you.
Step 2.
Submit a challenge
Have you found a course you're interested in collaborating with? Excellent! Complete the form and submit your question(s) for one or more courses. Collaborate with the course coordinator to refine the assignment and publish it.
Step 3.
Get matched to a team of talented students
Receive a list of teams interested in working on your assignment, rank them, and wait for the algorithm to match you with the most suitable team.
Step 4.
Run the challenge
The assignment runs during a certain period, which might differ per course. Typically, it starts with a kickoff meeting with your team, and at the end of the course, teams present their findings and recommendations.
