We are seeking partnerships with organisations of all sizes – corporate, community, government and international to co‑design meaningful learning experiences that give our third- and fourth-year students the chance to tackle genuine, real‑world challenges.Â
Partnering on an Industry and Community Projects Unit (ICPU) connects your organisation with a dynamic cohort of up to 50 students, giving you direct access to fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and insights from the next generation of the workforce. Through this collaboration, you play an active role in shaping future graduates by contributing to their work‑integrated learning experience, while students gain valuable exposure to your organisation and its potential career pathways.
We work with you to define a complex project, that aligns with your organisation’s needs. Once confirmed, we advertise the project to our students, and provide updates on student numbers.
An academic supervisor is assigned to collaborate with you, refine the project brief and confirm engagement dates. Â
To support student learning, we request any relevant background materials or resources.
A low risk, no cost agreement is then signed between the University and your organisation to formalise the partnership.Â
In person partner touchpoints guide student groups through the project, from initial information to refining their research, culminating in a final presentation and written group report.Â
Hosting sessions at partner offices provides valuable experience for students, and we are open to exploring excursions or field trips to enhance their learning.
Only 8–10 hours are required from industry representatives.
We conduct a debrief to gather your feedback, explore future collaboration opportunities and where relevant, connect you with other University departments aligned with your organisation’s needs.
We also share the students' final group written reports with your organisation.
Successful completion of an ICPU awards our students 6 or 12 credit points towards their degree
325+ Industry projects
130+ Organisations that have partnered with the University to offer real-world complex problems
16,000+ Senior undergraduate students have completed an industry project
These projects offer students the chance to tackle real-world industry challenges. Working in cross-disciplinary teams, they gain diverse perspectives. They explore key drivers and stakeholder needs. This approach deepens their learning experience. It leads to robust, viable, and compelling recommendations.
All the students worked together with such integrity and presented seamlessly. I’m absolutely confident that each one of these students will use what they have learnt in this project when they enter the world of work.
Having the opportunity to engage with the ICPU students from the ±¬ÁÏÍõ at Westpac was a full circle moment for me, having completed the program in 2024. The program had a lasting impact on my perspective, and it’s incredibly rewarding to now be part of the Westpac Graduate Program and see current students present their work. During my time in ICPU, I developed a strong appreciation for interdisciplinary problem-solving and it’s something that continues to influence how I work today. The Westpac Graduate Program has been an exceptional platform to build on this foundation, offering meaningful opportunities to apply these skills in real-world contexts. I was also genuinely impressed by the creativity and thoughtfulness of this semester’s cohort, whose ideas demonstrated strong innovation and a clear commitment to driving real impact.
Data, Digital & AI Graduate Westpac