University partnerships
Guest lectures
Our IT professionals deliver guest lectures, panel sessions and workshops for university computing and IT courses — bringing real-world industry experience into the classroom.
Session formats
We offer four formats to suit different teaching contexts and group sizes.
Single guest lecture
A one-off session of 45–90 minutes on a topic of your choice. Suitable for a single module or as part of an industry speaker series.
Lecture series
A series of three to six sessions across a semester, covering a theme in depth. Ideal for modules with a strong industry component.
Panel session
Two or more In4ra professionals join a panel discussion with students, covering careers, industry trends or a specific technical topic.
Workshop
An interactive session where students work through a real-world scenario or problem with guidance from our team. Smaller groups work best.
Topics we cover
We can tailor any session to your module learning outcomes. These are the areas we cover most often.
Cyber security
- The current cyber threat landscape for UK businesses
- Cyber Essentials: what it is and why it matters
- Social engineering and phishing — real-world examples
- Incident response: what happens when things go wrong
- Careers in cyber security — pathways and skills
IT support & managed services
- What a managed IT service provider actually does
- ITIL in practice — how service management works in the real world
- The economics of IT support — pricing, SLAs and client relationships
- Remote support tools and techniques
- Building a career in IT support
Microsoft 365 & cloud
- Microsoft 365 in a business context — beyond the basics
- Cloud migration: planning and pitfalls
- Identity and access management in Microsoft Entra
- Hybrid working and the modern IT environment
- Microsoft 365 security — what businesses actually configure
Networking & infrastructure
- Business networking in practice — what students need to know
- Wi-Fi design and deployment for commercial environments
- IT installations — from planning to go-live
- Network security fundamentals
- Careers in networking and infrastructure
IT in business & industry
- How IT decisions are made in small and medium businesses
- Digital transformation — what it means in practice
- IT procurement and vendor management
- Working with clients — communication and expectation management
- The IT industry in 2026 — trends and opportunities
Careers & professional development
- Getting your first IT job — what employers look for
- Apprenticeships vs degrees vs self-study — an honest comparison
- Building a professional profile and portfolio
- Certifications that matter: CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco
- The day-to-day reality of working in IT
What to expect
Request a guest lecture
Email our partnerships team with your module details, preferred topic and dates. We will confirm availability within five working days.