stuDex started with a simple idea: student life should be easier to discover. As Bristol graduates ourselves, we knew how much was happening across the city — society events, sports club socials, student nights, local deals, meetups and opportunities — but also how scattered everything felt. Students were relying on Instagram stories, group chats, posters, WhatsApp links and word of mouth, which meant great events were often missed.
We first launched stuDex with students at UWE, testing the idea during Freshers and growing through real student feedback. Since then, the platform has evolved into a Bristol-first student discovery app, built to connect verified university students with the societies, clubs, organisations and local businesses that make student life better. Our mission is to make it simple for every student to find their people, try new things and make the most of their time at university.
The people behind stuDex
Founder
Having studied at both UWE and the University of Bristol, Prankit started stuDex to make student life easier to discover. With a background in robotics, machine learning and applied technology, he leads the product vision and strategy.
Co-Founder
University of Bristol PhD graduate in Aerospace Engineering and co-founder of stuDex, supporting the strategy, operations and growth of the platform.
Commercial Partnerships Lead
UWE Law graduate, with experience in marketing. Kajal supports business development, strategic partnerships, marketing at stuDex, helping expand opportunities and engagement for students and businesses.
Student Partnerships Lead
A UWE Business graduate, Mariana leads student partnerships at stuDex, helping societies, sports clubs and student groups connect with more students across Bristol.
App & Platform Lead
Maykel builds the technology behind stuDex across iOS, Android, and web, helping turn the stuDex vision into a seamless product experience.
Strategic Advisor
Dr Padmesh Gupta brings decades of experience across the UK higher education and private education sector. He provides strategic guidance, sector expertise and a deep understanding of the UK higher education landscape.