Pebble’s ethos is simple: Real experience reveals Real Talent. Each spark of talent deserves to be recognised. Because when the right opportunity comes along...Students will Shine. Pebble is now rolling out across all Level 2 and Traineeship courses at North West Regional College — giving more students the chance to gain real-world experience, build critical soft skills, and shine in front of future employers. Follow our journey — we’ll be sharing more videos, more stories, a

This piece captures Digital Design students working alongside Fine Art students, in collaboration with Gaze Is Ghost — blending disciplines, perspectives, and practice. Inspired by the visual language of Walter Ruttmann’s Lichtspiel Opus I–IV, the work explores rhythm, abstraction, and movement through a contemporary, student-led lens. No AI tools, no generative systems, no shortcuts. Just students, ideas, experimentation, and collaboration across disciplines. It’s about le

This launch film connects the ambition of Amelia Earhart with North West Regional College’s mission to make lives better through real opportunity, real learning, and real experience. Pebble is proud to welcome NWRC as our first anchor customer. Together, we’re bringing Project-Based Learning to life — connecting live business and community projects with students, building ambition into real outcomes. Learn more at www.usepebble.com

This innovative music video was developed through a Pebble Project that brought together Anarchy (a Music student from MAPA – Music and Performing Arts at North West Regional College, City of Derry), a team of Graphic Design students at NWRC, and the renowned electronic music festival Celtronic. The track, written and produced by Anarchy in collaboration with Celtronic, inspired Graphic Design students to create a storyboard based on their interpretation of the lyrics and ton

As part of a Pebble Project, two Graphic Design students from North West Regional College collaborated with their lecturer and members of Sarah’s Star – a non-profit organization focused on supporting conversations around death, dying, and bereavement. Together, the group created a video and advertising campaign for Death Matters Week, aiming to raise awareness and spark dialogue around important end-of-life issues. The project offered students valuable experience working on

Testimonial of an External (Live) Pebble Project with a student from North West Regional College studying (Art and Design - HND Digital Design) This was made possible by workflows adopted by using 'Pebble' (PBL) Ltd. Pebble streamlines the process of collaboration via Project Based Learning by 'matching' students with the most suitable, relevant live projects from Industry and the Community.

Testimonial of an External (Live) Pebble Project with a student from North West Regional College studying (Art and Design - HND Digital Design) This was made possible by workflows adopted by using 'Pebble' (PBL) Ltd. Pebble streamlines the process of collaboration via Project Based Learning by 'matching' students with the most suitable, relevant live projects from Industry and the Community.

This video highlights student testimonials from working together on an 'internal collaborative' cross departmental Pebble project. Students from HND Creative Media Production (Film and Television) and students from Level 3 Hair and Beauty collaborated on a photo shoot themed 'Mythical Creatures'. This was made possible by workflows adopted by using 'Pebble' (PBL) Ltd. Pebble streamlines the process of collaboration on Project Based Learning.

Students from Media and Hair & Beauty at NWRC joined forces on a live Pebble project — developing real industry skills, working as a team, and building confidence through collaboration. This is project-based learning, powered by Pebble.

21 Nov 2025 - Pebble is officially launched! After 2 years and 8 months of building, refining, and learning how to become a founder, our SaaS EdTech platform is finally live — and already making an impact. Pebble connects education with industry through real-world learning, helping lecturers and students engage in meaningful projects that build skills, confidence, and experience. Today we proudly announce our first anchor customer: North West Regional College (NWRC) in North

Last night, just before dusk, a flock of wild Canadian geese arrived over Derry — the first I’ve seen this year. They’d flown nearly 3,000 miles through freezing skies, driven by instinct, resilience, and purpose. And for a moment… I thought I saw the letter P in their formation. Maybe coincidence. Maybe a sign. But it reminded me why we built Pebble — to help students find direction, stay on course, and arrive where they’re meant to be. This is just one of the many creative

The piece of paper matters. It proves dedication. It proves knowledge. It earns the interview. But it’s not what gets them the job. To truly succeed, students need more than a qualification... they need real-world experience. Communication Teamwork Leadership Problem-solving These are the soft skills that employers actually hire for and they can’t be memorised from a textbook. They’re built through doing. That’s why we created Pebble — the first-to-market EdTech platform conn

As a lecturer, I’ve watched AI evolve faster than any curriculum I’ve ever taught. It can write essays, generate artwork, video, animation and even simulate interviews...  But it still can’t lead, build trust, collaborate, mentor, resolve conflict, show empathy, read a room, inspire a team, or adapt to complex human dynamics. These are the skills that define great learners - and future leaders. That’s where our students can (and must) stand out.  Not by competing against AI,

Seriously? How is anyone supposed to get experience if it’s their first job? Every year, thousands of talented graduates launch into the world only to find themselves floating in uncertainty, untethered from the industry they trained for. It’s like being lost in space after graduation equipped with knowledge but no way to land. That’s exactly why we built Pebble, the first-to-market EdTech platform connecting students with real-world projects (PBL) from real businesses while

Belfast’s Techstart Ventures’s residency at The AMP in Londonderry has proved a ‘major turning point’ for local startups Northern Ireland early-stage technology investor Techstart Ventures has extended its partnership with The AMP after supporting several innovations at the Londonderry business growth incubator during a pilot period. The Belfast-based firm manages funds that are part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Access to Finance suite of funds. Techstart took up residence

Ever wonder who kickstarted the idea of connecting great minds to create something iconic? Look no further – Pebble has been around since the days of Stonehenge! Okay, maybe we didn’t literally manage that project in 2500BC, but we like to think our spirit of collaboration has been around that long. 😉 Our mission is simple: bridging the gap between education and industry, one project at a time. Whether it's empowering students with real-world experience or helping businesses

19 technology-based startups and entrepreneurs are to receive specialist support to develop their new business through a new six-week pre-accelerator programme from Invest Northern Ireland.  The early-stage, innovation driven start-ups with potential for high growth will participate in an intensive six-week programme. Delivered by The AMP in Derry, the programme will provide bespoke advice, one-to-one mentoring and workshops to upskill the entrepreneurs with knowledge and sk

Soft skills are non-technical skills that relate to how you work. Examples are having the ability to manage your time effectively, being able to compromise and resolve conflicts, and your overall work ethic. Soft skills can affect how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work and are important for your success. While many of these skills can develop over time as you gain job experience, some companies offer training programs to help employees strengt

From 17 - 21 June 2024, London EdTech Week will engage the entire EdTech ecosystem through a collaborative , community-led programme, connecting up to 2,000 global attendees across a 5 day, multi-event celebration .  https://impactx2050.com/londonedtechweek#:~:text=From%2017%20%2D%2021%20June%202024,day%2C%20multi%2Devent%20celebration . #london #ed #tech #2024 #education #technology #festival