Question 1

What is Pebble and how does it benefit our institution?

Accepted Answer

Pebble is a revolutionary platform that facilitates collaboration and streamlines processes for many stakeholders in educational institutions. Please contact us to find out more information about how Pebble streamlines many processes within the college ecosystem for students, academic and support staff!

Question 2

What types of projects are available on Pebble?

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Pebble offers a wide variety of hands-on projects—from live collaborations with real businesses to interdisciplinary projects within the classroom. These span industries and subject areas, allowing students to apply their skills across creative, technical, and enterprise-focused briefs.
Students can contribute to meaningful outcomes such as logo design, podcast production, app development, product prototyping, choreography, VR environments, CAD drawings, social media campaigns, game design, stage lighting design, and much more.
While Pebble has strong roots in the Creative Industries, it now supports a growing range of subject areas including Construction, Engineering, Business, Computing, and Training & Skills.
Want to hear from others? Explore our Testimonials to see the impact of Pebble in action.

Question 3

How does Pebble streamline the process for educational stakeholders?

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Pebble streamlines collaboration and oversight across students, educators, and industry partners—making it easier to deliver real-world learning through structured, trackable projects.

Question 4

Intellectual Property (IP) for work produced on a Pebble Project?

Accepted Answer

In Pebble’s legal framework, Intellectual Property (IP) rights are managed based on industry norms. In fields such as technology, engineering, and construction, IP is typically transferred to the business when a student is compensated for their work—giving the organisation full ownership of project outcomes.
In creative sectors like media, design, and performing arts, businesses receive a license to use the student’s work rather than full ownership. This ensures creative rights are protected while still allowing commercial use, under agreed terms between the student, the institution, and the business.
For detailed terms, please refer to Pebble’s legal documentation covering IP use across sectors.

Question 5

What are the benefits of using Pebble's platform for your institution?

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Using Pebble provides several strategic benefits for educational institutions:
Real-World Learning Opportunities: Pebble connects students with live industry projects that align with curriculum goals and enhance practical learning.
Simplified Project Oversight: Institutions can manage internal and external learning experiences in one place—ensuring smoother coordination and greater visibility.
Industry Collaboration: Pebble supports structured partnerships between education and business, encouraging long-term, mutually beneficial engagement.
Insight to Support Learning: Project feedback and outcomes can inform curriculum development, learner support, and skills-focused interventions.
Flexible IP Management: Pebble enables clear IP arrangements that reflect the nature of the project and protect the interests of students and partners.
Recruitment and Promotion: Project success stories and student outcomes can strengthen institutional marketing, reputation, and course enrolment.

Pebble helps institutions embed real-world learning more effectively—boosting student employability, supporting strategic partnerships, and improving educational impact.

Question 6

How does Pebble ensure data security and privacy for our institution?

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Pebble protects institutional and student data through robust privacy and security measures:
Regulatory Compliance: Pebble complies with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws, ensuring personal data is handled responsibly.
Encrypted Data Transfer: All data shared between users and the platform is encrypted to safeguard against unauthorized access.
Controlled Access: Role-based permissions help ensure that only authorised users can access relevant project or student information.
Risk Assessment Practices: Where required, Pebble supports data protection reviews to assess and minimise potential risks.
Secure Storage: Data is stored in line with industry standards to protect institutional, student, and business information.

Question 7

What are the Terms and Conditions for educational institutions using Pebble?

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The terms and conditions for educational institutions using Pebble outline key responsibilities related to platform use, project facilitation, and intellectual property.
Platform Access & Licensing: Institutions are granted access to Pebble under a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement, enabling them to support project-based learning by managing internal and external project briefs involving students and third parties.
Project Creation & Oversight: Educators facilitate both institution-led projects and collaborations with external businesses. Projects are managed within the scope of the curriculum, with appropriate student supervision.
Intellectual Property (IP): Ownership and usage rights relating to student work are determined by project type and industry context. In some sectors (e.g. engineering or tech), IP may transfer to the external partner where compensation is provided. In creative industries, usage rights are typically licensed—ensuring fair use while respecting student authorship. These agreements are formalised between the student, institution, and external party as appropriate.
Confidentiality & Data Protection: Institutions must protect sensitive information shared through projects and ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g. GDPR). They are also expected to support student adherence to confidentiality obligations.

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