IXN Programme — UK Charitable Trust

Technology with Purpose, Impact at Scale

IXN Foundation bridges the gap between academia, industry and society — connecting students with real-world challenges and driving innovation that makes a difference.

20,000+
UK Students Engaged Annually
1200+
Industry Partners
12+
Countries Reached
15+
Years of Impact
1,200+
Projects Delivered at UCL

Building a Global Community of Tech-Driven Changemakers

The IXN Foundation — anchored at University College London — unites students, universities, industry leaders and charitable organisations around a shared goal: technology in service of humanity.

Through structured industry experience networks (IXN), we place students on real projects with real impact, developing the next generation of socially conscious technologists.

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Education

Real-world project experience embedded in university programmes.

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Partnership

Deep collaboration between academia, industry and the third sector.

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Global Reach

International networks spanning six continents.

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Innovation

Cutting-edge technology applied to humanity's greatest challenges.

Executive Board of Trustees

IXN Foundation is governed by an expert board bringing together world-class academics, technology leaders and social-impact practitioners.

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Prof. Dean Mohamedally
Founder & Director

Professor of Software Engineering, architect of the IXN programme and pioneer of industry–university experience networks across 15+ years.

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Prof. Graham Roberts
Co-Founder & Trustee

Professor of Computer Science, renowned researcher and champion of computing education and open knowledge.

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Dr Atia Rafiq
Co-Founder & Trustee

Lecturer and researcher with expertise in health informatics and digital innovation, driving the Foundation's Tech for Good and IXN for the NHS agenda.

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Haider Anwar
Executive Trustee and Global Engagement Director

Technology leader specialising in digital transformation and public-sector innovation, overseeing worldwide industry sponsor partnerships and Foundation governance in global regions.

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Faisal Ahmad
Executive Trustee

Specialist in business transformation strategy, corporate data engineering and applied AI, shaping the curriculum commercial frameworks that keep IXN projects at the cutting edge of industry.

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Sheena Visram
Executive Trustee

Charity sector leader and social entrepreneur championing diversity and equity, guiding the Foundation's Humanitarian outreach and Tech for Good social-impact agenda with the IXN for Good programme.

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🎓 Congratulations to our latest cohort of IXN students who delivered exceptional projects for NHS Digital, Lloyds Bank and Save the Children. Over 60 students, 12 projects, real impact.

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🌍 Exciting news: IXN Foundation has signed a new partnership with universities in Kenya, India and Brazil — expanding our global network to over 30 countries.

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💻 New Tech for Good track launching — students will build AI-assisted tools for charities and social enterprises. Applications now open for industry mentors.

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Whether you're a student, industry professional, academic or charity — there's a place for you in the IXN Foundation community.

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