TM Forum - University Liaison Program

The telecoms industry relies on academia not only for a supply of high quality graduates, but also for research and innovation. By encouraging early interaction between industry and academia, we will be able to:

Encourage more students to take courses relevant to our industry
Encourage institutes of learning to provide these courses
Ensure that students and teachers are aware of how the Forum is leading development and thinking in the fields of OSS and BSS
Provide relevant work experience
Provide a vehicle whereby industry can sponsor research and development

Participation in the Program is encouraged, not only from our academic membership but from every Forum member.

In particular we encourage people who may not normally see the Forum as being directly relevant to their daily job – HR, graduate recruitment, research, to become involved.

So take a look these pages and get involved, feedback, comments, queries and subject matter for inclusion are all welcome.

Debbie Burkett University Liaison Program
dfburkett@tmforum.org

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About the University Liaison Program

We are very aware in the TM Forum that the next generation of our membership are currently students and that much of the innovation that will eventually lead the direction of our industry is being developed in Universities and other centres of further education.

Students / Universities need information and work, and businesses need a fresh crop of qualified graduates each year. Consequently the University Liaison program seeks to facilitate this interdependency.

The TM Forum University Liaison Program comprises TM Forum members, commercial and academic, and has been created to encourage and promote this interaction.

About the ULP
The ULP, its aims of the and the criteria for joining.

Participating Universities

ULP University Members
The TM Forum is proud to display our University Affiliate Members

Opportunities

Job Opportunities
If you are looking for a change of career, a first job in the industry or simply a part time role for the Summer then checkout this.

The Technical Program and Project Teams
The TM Forum Technical Program has over 40 projects with thousands of registered participants from across the industry and around the world. Get involved!

News & Articles

TM Forum Newsletter in Spanish
The Newsletter in Spanish is a monthly publication that intends to provide relevant and updated information to our Spanish speaking community.

Spanish or Portuguese Speakers?
A call for volunteers to translate TM Forum documents

An excellent example of University / Industry collaboration,
A report on the TMF TOKYO Seminar