Student opportunities Hub - Internships

Viva Voce Pilot Intern - UofG, College of Science and Engineering

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:01 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, College of Science and Engineering
Details: This role is open to undergraduates in 2nd year and above, PGTs and PGRs from the College of Science and Engineering.The RoleThe viva voce pilot intern will support a small team working on development of oral assessments in the College of Science and Engineering. They will aid with development of digital media guides for oral assessments (to better prepare students for them) and analyse survey data (to explore student feedback and identify ways to improve oral assessments). They will collaborate with the team developing the assessments and report to the team lead.Main Duties & Responsibilities:Build an understanding of various types of oral assessments and students’ perception of oral assessments.Visualise the oral assessment timeline/scenarios (in preparation for this research focusing on different types of visualisations of similar activities may be needed).Create guidance videos for oral assessments which will resonate with students.Assist with survey data collection and support survey data analysis and evaluation of oral assessment pilots, in collaboration and with guidance from team leads.At the end of the project synthesis of project findings will be required.Work PatternThis role is for a maximum of 90 hours to be flexible (approximately 3 hours per week).
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Tue 10 Nov 2026

Inntearnach Leasachaidh Gàidhlig / Gaelic Development Intern - UofG, Gàidhlig

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:51:45 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, Gàidhlig
Details: This role is open to junior and seniour honours undergraduates and postgraduates from all Colleges.Job PurposeThe purpose of this role is to work alongside the Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Development Manager to develop the University’s new Gaelic Language Plan, including by analysing and reporting on results from the public consultation on the draft plan, and to support the delivery of other Gaelic development activities on campus, including Taigh na Gàidhlig and events for Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week).Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Gaelic Development Manager to:Analyse and report on results from the public consultation on the University’s draft Gaelic Language PlanLiaise with staff, students and external partners to discuss detailed commitments and help shape the new Gaelic Language PlanDeliver commitments and collect data on the progress of the current Gaelic Language Plan 2023-2026 for internal and external reportingSupport to deliver other Gaelic development activities on campus, including by supporting Taigh na Gàidhlig students in their development projects and planning events for Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week)Work Pattern80 hours to be worked flexibly, approximately 7 hours per week, between Monday 11 January and Friday 26 March 2027Adhbhar na h-ObrachIs e adhbhar na dreuchd seo, obrachadh còmhla ri Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Development Manager gus Plana Gàidhlig an Oilthighe a leasachadh, a’ gabhail a-steach tro mhion-sgrùdadh agus aithris air na toraidhean bhon cho-chomhairleachadh phoblach air an dreachd plana, agus taic a chur ri lìbhrigeadh air gnìomhachdan leasachaidh Gàidhlig eile air an àrainn, a’ gabhail a-steach Taigh na Gàidhlig agus tachartasan Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week).Prìomh Dhleastanasan is UallaicheanCur taic ri Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig, a thaobh:Aithris agus mion-sgrùdadh air na toraidhean bhon cho-chomhairleachadh phoblach air dreachd Plana Gàidhlig an Oilthighe.Ceangal a dhèanamh le luchd-obrach, oileanaich agus com-pàirtichean air an taobh a-muigh gus deasbad air gealltanasan mionaideach agus cuideachadh leis a’ Phlana Ghàidhlig ùr a chumadh.Gealltanasan a lìbhrigeadh agus dàta a thional air adhartas a’ Phlana Ghàidhlig làithreach 2023-2026 airson aithris air an taobh a-staigh ’s an taobh a-muigh.Taic le gnìomhachdan Gàidhlig eile air an àrainn a lìbhrigeadh, a’ gabhail a-steach taic do dh’oileanaich Taigh na Gàidhlig le am pròiseactan leasachaidh agus tachartasan a phlanadh airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week).Cùmhnant:80 uair a thìde de dh’obair shùbailte, mu 7 uairean a thìde san t-seachdain eadar Diluain 11 Am Faoilleach agus Dihaoine 26 Màrt 2027.
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Sun 15 Nov 2026

Computational Skills Intern - UofG, School of Chemistry

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:44:39 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, School of Chemistry
Details: This internship is open to UG years 2nd-5th (as of September 2026), all PGT and PGRs in the School of Chemistry. Total number of hours: Approximately 100 hours per role, to be spread across 2 semesters Length of internship: 8 months Average Hours per week: 4-5 per week (flexible to fit around timetable and study).Job purposeWorking with Dr Anstoter and Dr Docherty, the core aim of this project is to develop and evaluate a suite of curriculum-embedded computational skills resources, co-designed with chemistry student interns, that measurably improve undergraduate computational confidence and competence, and better prepare them for work placements and employment after graduation. Phase 1 aims to map current student competency and confidence across core computational tools (Excel, data handling / graphing, Powerpoint figure preparation, Word and Overleaf report writing), at Level 2 and above, identifying where gaps are most acute and whether particular student groups are disproportionately affected. Phase 2 aims to co-design with student interns a set of a set of modular, accessible skills sessions suitable for embedding in second-year laboratory teaching, covering at minimum: (i) experimental data handling and graphing in Excel; (ii) preparing publication-quality scientific figures in PowerPoint; (iii) structuring and writing laboratory reports in Word; (iv) introduction to Overleaf/LaTeX for scientific writing. We are looking for interns who are reliable and enthusiastic. Advanced computational skills are not required for these positions.Main duties & responsibilities To work with School of Chemistry staff to: Distribute surveys and run focus groups asking students about their computational competencies and fearsAnalyse the data collected using statistical methods and thematic analysis and write up findings in a manner suitable for disseminationMake recommendations based on the findings to identify where support is needed and help staff to co-create computational skills modules to meet these needsRun a pilot study testing the resources created and make recommendations based on the evaluationDisseminate work through publications and / or conference presentations / postersUndertake any other reasonable duties as required by the teamJob features The roles are fractional, with a minimum number of hours available over the duration of the contract. Hours of work will be scheduled on the main campus, nearby locations or remotely between Monday-Friday, 09.00-17.00 or as to be agreed. The workload will be spread across Semester 1 and 2.Planning & organisingPlan and organise workload effectively covering various duties and completing them efficiently and accuratelyPlan and organise a varied workload with conflicting prioritiesDecision making Work with academic and/or careers staff to decide on the best course of action when dealing with problems arising from planning and delivery of the projectMake recommendations as appropriate to provide student perspectiveTake advice and guidance from line manager Internal/External relationshipsGood working relationships are required with students and university staff. Liaise weekly with line-manager
Salary Range: £20,001 - £25,000
Closing Date: Mon 16 Nov 2026

Chemistry Transitions Intern - UofG, School of Chemistry

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:06:47 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, School of Chemistry
Details: These internships are open to UG years 2nd-5th (as of September 2026), all PGT and PGRs in the School of Chemistry.  The RoleThe project intern will join a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning funded initiative to investigate the impact of educational background on student’s transition into studying chemistry at university level, working with Dr Riley and Dr Bryden. The role will facilitate focus groups with students, to explore the question of how students’ prior qualifications (alongside any other relevant factors), prepared them for the transition to studying chemistry at university. Resultant analysis will be used to guide recommendations for resources which could support students in their transition. Main Duties and Responsibilities Work with staff in the School of Chemistry to design, organise and facilitate questionnaires, focus groups and interviews with Chemistry students. Support with data analysis using statistical methods and thematic analysis and assist in writing up findings in a manner suitable for dissemination.  Help make recommendations as appropriate to improve the student transition experience. Contribute to dissemination of work through publications and / or conference presentations / posters. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the team. Job FeaturesPlanning and Organising Plan and organise workload effectively covering various duties and completing them efficiently and accurately Plan and organise a varied workload with conflicting priorities Decision Making Work with academic and/or careers staff to decide on the best course of action when dealing with problems arising from planning and delivery of the project Make recommendations as appropriate to provide student perspective Take advice and guidance from line manager Internal/External Relationships Good working relationships are required with students and university staff. Liaise weekly with line-manager Work PatternThe roles are fractional, with a minimum number of hours available over the duration of the contract. Hours of work will be scheduled on the main campus, nearby locations or remotely between Monday-Friday, 09.00-17.00 or as to be agreed.  The workload will be spread across Semester 1 and 2. 
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Mon 16 Nov 2026

Chemistry E-portfolio Intern - UofG, School of Chemistry

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:24:52 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, School of Chemistry
Details: These internships are open to UG years 2nd-5th (as of September 2026), all PGT and PGRs in the School of Chemistry.  The RoleStaff in the School of Chemistry have secured funding in collaboration with staff in Careers, Employability and Opportunity service to create an e-portfolio for Chemistry students. The purpose of the e-portfolio is to:  enable Chemistry students to gain a wider understanding of the skills they are learning through the process of reflective writing. strengthen students’ ability to articulate both their disciplinary and transferable skills to enhance Career Readiness to navigate their career in Industry 4.0 and beyond. surface work-related skills gained during their degree and also gained during other experiences including part-time jobs, internships, volunteering, caring responsibilities, sports and other interests. Dr Beth Paschke and Katrina Gardner (Careers & Employability Manager) will work with the intern as equal partners in the implementation and delivery of this project. All team members including the intern will have a major impact on the development and embedding of the e-portfolio. Main Duties and Responsibilities To work closely with academic and careers staff to: Design an interactive and visually engaging e‑portfolio within Mahara that actively supports students to reflect on and evidence their skills development. The e-portfolio will have two sections:1. Skills Audit ; 2. Experience Bank (using SEAL).  Assist in the building the e-portfolio online on the Mahara platform. Assist in the running listening sessions to gain student views on: Reflective writing and Portfolio/Learning Journal examples Testing the e-portfolio How to maintain student’s engagement Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the team. Support a pilot study testing the resources created and make recommendations based on the evaluation. Disseminate work through publications and / or conference presentations / posters. Job Features Planning and Organising Plan and organise workload effectively covering various duties and completing them efficiently and accurately Plan and organise a varied workload with conflicting priorities Decision Making Work with academic and/or careers staff to decide on the best course of action when dealing with problems arising from planning and delivery of the project Make recommendations as appropriate to provide student perspective Take advice and guidance from line manager Internal/External Relationships Good working relationships are required with students and university staff. Liaise weekly with line-manager   Work PatternThe roles are fractional, with a minimum number of hours available over the duration of the contract. Hours of work will be scheduled on the main campus, nearby locations or remotely between Monday-Friday, 09.00-17.00 or as to be agreed.  The workload will be spread across Semester 1 and 2.  Approximately 96 hours per role, to be spread across both semesters. 
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Mon 16 Nov 2026

Learning & Teaching Strategy Support Interns - UofG, Learning & Teaching Strategy Unit

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:33:54 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, Learning & Teaching Strategy Unit
Details: This role is for a minimum of 100 hours, working on average 5 hours a week from January to April 2027. The role is open to all current University of Glasgow students.Job purposeThe University of Glasgow has embarked upon an exciting Learning & Teaching strategic programme: covering significant changes to the staff and student experience.This role will play a key role in student engagement and user research ensuring the University achieves the student experience objectives of its Learning and Teaching Strategy 2036.You will work closely with colleagues within the Learning and Teaching Strategy Unit and others leading Learning & Teaching Strategy projects to coordinate and achieve project objectives that align to the three pillars the L&T Strategy 2036: Curriculum for Life, Students Skills and Futures and Learning Through Assessment.Main duties & responsibilitiesIn consultation with external sources and internal stakeholders, research models and engagement approaches on student facing initiatives.Support student engagement to establish barriers and opportunities in achieving project objectives by coordinating communications, arranging meetings, preparing materials (inc. slides), note taking and processing data.Make recommendations for immediate and future development of engaging communications plans and meaningful activities that connect students.Work with other members of the Learning & Teaching Strategy Support Team undertaking research and administrative responsibilities associated with the project.Attend and contribute to Learning & Teaching Strategy project meetings as required.Job featuresPlanning & organisingIndependently plan tasks and their implementation.Plan and organise clearly defined workload and tasks effectively and efficiently, completing tasks within reasonable time constraints.Work with other student interns, the project team, and other stakeholders.Decision makingAscertain appropriate and techniques for the project.Take responsibility for identifying, curating, and annotating literature about the agreed topics relating to the project.Communicate ideas and findings to the project team.Internal/External relationshipsInternal:Work with staff members from Learning, Teaching and Futures and other areas as appropriate to the project.Participate in regular meetings and meet with project team to discuss progress and outcomes.Present findings to project team and other stakeholders.External:Participate in scoping review work and meetings with other sector members.Present findings to project team and other stakeholders.Problem solvingIdentify appropriate resources to evaluate.
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Tue 17 Nov 2026

Data Analysis Support Intern - UofG, School of Molecular Biosciences

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:55:52 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, School of Molecular Biosciences
Details: The role is open to undergraduate students from any degree programme within the College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) who are currently in Years 2-4. Job purpose This internship will support the project "Investigation of the impact of using a game-based learning approach to build a community of learners and enhance student engagement with course content." The successful intern will work closely with academic staff to analyse and interpret data collected as part of the project. Most of the data will already have been collected and will be provided in formats such as Microsoft Excel and Word, including questionnaire responses containing both quantitative and qualitative data. The intern will support the analysis of these datasets, identify key themes and trends, and present findings using appropriate formats such as graphs, tables, summaries and presentations. The role will also involve supporting the facilitation of student focus groups and the analysis of related data. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in educational research, data analysis, data visualisation and the communication of research findings. Main Duties and Responsibilities Work collaboratively with Level 1 staff to support focus groups and project activities. Ensure effective communication and coordination with project team members to support the smooth delivery of project activities. Assist with the organisation, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data from questionnaires, focus groups and other project outputs. Ensure the secure handling and confidentiality of personal and sensitive data in accordance with data protection requirements and project protocols. Produce graphs, tables and other visualisations to communicate key findings. Support reporting, dissemination activities and literature review where appropriate. Internship Structure The intern will join the project in January 2027 (5 January 2027) and contribute to focus group data collection, project data analysis and interpretation. The internship will involve several phases. In early January, the intern will receive an introduction to the project, datasets and research objectives, along with training in focus group facilitation. The intern will then work alongside Level 1 staff to support student focus groups and the collection of qualitative data. During January and February, the intern will receive training in data handling and analysis techniques and will analyse data collected for the project, including data from focus groups, as well as questionnaires and other project activities undertaken during semester 1. The intern will identify key themes and trends and present findings through graphs, tables and other visual formats. Towards the end of the internship (February-March), the intern will contribute to the reporting, dissemination and communication of findings, as well as undertake literature reviews where appropriate. Their input will always be acknowledged. The intern will be expected to manage their workload effectively and work independently between regular meetings with project staff. Work PatternThe internship will operate using a hybrid working pattern, with some activities taking place on campus and others completed remotely. This role is for a total of 80 hours to be worked flexibly (approximately 8 hours per week for 10 weeks). The internship will commence in January 2027 and be completed by 31 March 2027.
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Tue 17 Nov 2026

Research Intern - UofG, School of Chemistry

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:29:23 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, School of Chemistry
Details: These internships are open to UG years 2nd-5th (as of September 2026), all PGT and PGRs in the University of Glasgow.Total number of hours: Approximately 100 hours per roles.Length of internship: January 2027 – July 2027Average hours per week: 4-5 per week (flexible to fit around timetable and study).Job purposeTwo positions are available to apply advanced statistical analysis to three large data sets already collected by researchers in the School of Chemistry. The data sets are from projects looking at the following areas:Supporting student transitions into lab-based subjectsBuilding self-efficacy in science studentsFactors that influence student recruitment into STEM (mainly chemistry and life sciences)Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) will be used to analyse how students responded to sets of Likert scale questions, to establish underlying relationships and patterns of response. Additionally, regression analysis will be used to examine how demographic characteristics are associated with survey items and identified latent dimensions. The project is led by Dr Frances Docherty (School of Chemistry) and Dr Colette Mair (School of Maths and Statistics).Main duties & responsibilitiesData analysisApply relevant statistical and quantitative methodologies, exercising analytical judgement in the selection, application, and interpretation of the techniquesUse R statistical software (or equivalent) to prepare, clean, manage, and document large datasets, and undertake exploratory factor analysis on the data setsUse R statistical software (or equivalent) to perform regression analysis on the data sets including identifying relevant models, assessing their validity, and interpreting the resultsWork with the other student intern to plan work and validate each other’s analysesInterpret statistical outputs in relation to established pedagogical theories, and contribute to the refinement of the three survey instrumentsEngage with the literature to understand the data already collected and make informed analytical decisionsMaintain clear and reproducible records of workIdentify unexpected patterns within the data and contribute to discussions about the interpretation and significance of findingsProduce resources summarising findings for different audiences eg general, educational researchers and statisticiansPlanning & organisingAbility to work with minimal supervision and able to plan and organise workload effectively covering various duties and completing them efficiently and accuratelyPlan and organise a varied workload with conflicting prioritiesCollaborate with the other intern to effectively plan work to ensure all tasks are completed, and both interns are analysing consistentlyWork independently on agreed tasksDecision makingExercise analytical judgement when selecting and applying statistical techniques and identifying appropriate approaches to problems arising during the analysisWork with academic staff to decide on the best course of action when dealing with problems arising from planning and delivery of the projectMake recommendations as appropriate to provide the student perspectiveMake evidence-based recommendations regarding the interpretation of the findingsTake advice and guidance from line managersInternal/External relationshipsGood working relationships are required with students and university staff. Liaise weekly with line-managerJob featuresThe roles are fractional, with a minimum number of hours available over the duration of the contract. Hours of work will be scheduled on the main campus, nearby locations or remotely between Monday-Friday, 09.00-17.00 or as to be agreed.
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Thu 19 Nov 2026

Student Engagement Interns x6 - UofG, College of Science and Engineering

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:01:05 GMT

Employer Name: UofG, College of Science and Engineering
Details: These roles are open to second through final year undergraduates from the College of Science and Engineering.The RoleReporting to the Senior Recruitment and Conversion Marketing Officer, the role of the Student Engagement Interns is to support student recruitment and engagement through the creation of student-led digital content, participation in external engagement activities, and by acting as liaison between current students and staff.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the College marketing team to create and publish digital content that supports student recruitment and engagement, in the form of videos, vlogs, blogs, reels, shorts, pictures, and graphics.Support future student engagement events, both in-person and online, including open and offer-holder days, webinars, and live streams.Develop an understanding of key themes, challenges, and opportunities that are of interest to current and future students.Engage with current students in the College, collecting feedback and building relationships to support digital content development.Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the team.Work PatternThis internship is for a minimum of 3.5 hours per week until 30 June 2027. There will be flexibility in how your hours are spread and you will be expected to manage your workload depending on live activity. This will be a blended work environment, with some of the work conducted remotely and some on–campus. There is a strong possibility that you will be expected to be on-campus until the end of your contract.Content Submission TaskPlease see the brief below to create a piece of content as part of your application. We may publish this content on our social channels if you are selected for the role.Create a short-form video (up to 59 seconds) suitable for Instagram Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts aimed at prospective students considering studying a STEM subject at University. Choose one of the topics below:A "Day in the Life" video following your experience as a STEM student3 reasons why you chose your course at UofGAnother idea that you feel would appeal to prospective studentsYour video should:Be filmed in portrait (vertical)Be no longer than 59 seconds.Demonstrate an engaging and creative approach, showing us your personality.Include clear audio and appropriate lighting.Be suitable for prospective students considering studying STEM at the University.Please upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo or any file sharing site (Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, WeTransfer etc.) and add the link to your application form.Please also share any public social accounts you have (Tik Tok, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo, Bilibili etc.) or content you have created in the past that you’d like to share as examples of your work, by including the links on your application form.
Salary Range: £25,001 - £30,000
Closing Date: Sun 22 Nov 2026