Practera SAIEP - Industry Experience Projects

This program will support you to:

• Apply your knowledge to an actual problem, connecting you with an authentic industry client and deliver real business outcomes for your client
• Develop and communicate your work-ready skills in team work, innovation, collaboration, communication, cultural awareness and leadership.
• Develop new peer and professional connections
• Receive a government certified digital certificate and badge on successful completion

What projects can I work on?

There are five project types that you can choose from when registering to participate in the SAIEP program. Only one project type can be selected within a round. Please find further details on the project types below.

1. International Business - Your team will conduct international market research and analysis for real Australian exporters. Acting as consultants, student teams will develop insights and strategies to support a company’s growth in global markets by assessing opportunities, risks, and competitive landscapes.
    
2. Sustainable Impact - Your team will research and propose practical initiatives aligned with a UN Sustainability Goal to help organisations enhance their social, environmental, and economic impact. This project equips students with key 21st-century skills while demonstrating how sustainability initiatives can drive both competitive advantage and long-term business success.
    
3. Digital Marketing Strategy - Your team will develop a digital marketing strategy to enhance an organisation’s media reach and engagement. Through secondary research and analysis, teams will identify opportunities for brand growth, audience expansion, and content optimisation across digital platforms. The goal is to help Australian businesses increase competitiveness and economic growth by leveraging social media, SEO, and online marketing tactics.
    
4. Growth Strategy - Your team will analyse market trends, conduct competitor research, and develop strategic recommendations to help businesses scale and expand. This project may include identifying new revenue streams, optimising marketing campaigns, and exploring industry trends to support long-term growth and sustainability.
    
5. Funding & Finance - Your team will explore and identify potential funding opportunities for organisations, including debt financing, venture capital, grants, and donor contributions. By researching financial landscapes and investment opportunities, teams will develop actionable recommendations to support businesses in securing the necessary capital for expansion and innovation.

Compulsory orientation: 16 June 2025

What are the aims, and what do they involve?

As a student consultant in these programs, you will:

• Work in a team with other students
• Respond to an export brief provided by an Australian organisation
• Work with your allocated team to conduct a 2-week project
• Develop real-world professional skills

The program aims to help improve your ability to:

• Work well in a diverse team
• Collaborate across disciplines
• Manage a project
• Deliver a market research project

Eligibility and application

Places in each Practera SAIEP - Industry Experience Projects are limited and will be considered on the following: 

1. Must be currently enrolled at UQ, must not graduate prior to programme completion.
2. Participation in another Internship experiences at the same time.

HDR Students may be able to participate in Practera SAIEP - Industry Experience Projects but should note that your participation: 

• is extracurricular and outside of your PhD (implications to annual leave) 
• will no be considered a HDR placement eligible for the Career Development Scholarship Extension