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The NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) Futurelab-DTI placement scheme

Are you an SME engaged in developing digital content for education, particularly from the publishing, interactive games, internet, film animation and television industries?

BERR provides financial sponsorship to The National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA Futurelab) for industry placements to come and work with the NESTA Futurelab team in Bristol on a range of short-term assignments.

NESTA Futurelab are now looking for individuals or companies from a range of disciplines, eg multimedia producers, designers, editors, technologists and software developers who can demonstrate a proven interest in applying new technologies to create compelling, interactive learning resources.

Secondees should have a willingness to collaborate and to share ideas, inspirations, knowledge and expertise. Participating organisations will benefit from access to a diverse range of skills, contacts and ideas in the rapidly developing educational market for interactive media. Funding is provided for each secondee as a contribution to salary, travel and accommodation.

Applications are welcome from small and medium enterprises involved in the production of digital media.

To register your interest or to find out more about the opportunities, please e-mail office@nestafuturelab.org.