Bruce Wright has been involved with the use of emerging technologies since the late 60s when he studied Cybernetics and Psychology at Reading University. After teaching in a secondary comprehensive for 7 years, he was seconded in 1986 to the University of Exeter to research educational applications of emerging technologies.

Pioneering work during 10 years at Exeter included research and development into the use of a range of learning technologies including videodisc, compact disc formats, online databases, desktop and video conferencing, internet, ISDN and SuperJanet.

His work as a Senior Research Fellow for the University on the Bristol Education Online Network, established a set of services and activities that enabled teachers and students to exploit the multiple technologies available. During this period he completed a year as a British Telecom Research Fellow, developing the innovative Expert (Artist) in Non-Residence service. His work on BEON led to his appointment as Associate Principal Consultant for ICL on the development of solutions and services for learning and inclusion.

During the latter stages of his 5 years with ICL, Bruce worked with Community Groups, National Organisations, Local Government, Museums and Regeneration Partnerships on the production of their bids for the DfES Capital Modernisation Fund. Specifically, he was involved in innovative bids to the DfES ICT Learning Centres (subsequently UK online Centres) and Wired Up Communities together with the NOF Community Access to Lifelong Learning programmes.

Bruce established himself as a Funding Expert on ICT-related initiatives, with particular emphasis on Learning, Inclusion and Regeneration whilst at the University of Exeter and ICL. He has carried out consultancy work for the DfES and National LSC on policy development issues relating to e-government, e-learning and community learning. He is currently engaged in supporting the development and sustainability of the Berkshire Neighbourhood Learning Centres Partnership project.

He launched the Funding Matters (Information, Advice & Guidance) service in 2001. Funding Matters specialises in funding sources for UK online and Neighbourhood Learning centres.