The InternPlus Programme has operated successfully since July 2016. Since its inception, it has seen over 70 University of Aberdeen undergraduate students complete an InternPlus internship giving them invaluable experience. The initiative offers students the opportunity to contribute to defined projects or activities within the University during term time, within a supervised and supportive environment which helps develop transferrable skills for future work or study. InternPlus students complete their internship part time (up to 15 hours per week) during the University’s academic year alongside their studies.
Eligibility
This initiative is available to enrolled students at the University of Aberdeen. Specific eligbility criteria will be published here when applications are open.
How to apply
Applications for the 2023/24 InternPlus Programme are now closed.
Project title: "Enhancing the campus wayfinding experience"
Are you interested in getting involved in the next digital chapter of our campus? Are you looking for a project that will enhance day-to-day life of staff, students, and visitors, while also laying the foundation for elevating accessibility of the campus for those with additional needs? Then this joint project with Estates & Facilities and Digital is for you!
We are looking for a confident, independent student who is comfortable with architectural drawings, design software, and working with mapping focused software. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to develop digital online maps of our Old Aberdeen Campus that will form part of our public wayfinding experience.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Project title: "Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Education: Student Perceptions and Effective Support Strategies"
The Centre for Academic Development is looking for an intern who is passionate about the student learning experience and has an interest in carrying out research to understand students’ perception of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in education. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, an ability to work in a sensitive area, and convey a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understanding students’ experiences with GenAI. They should have an awareness of how to manage data in a confidential and professional manner, good analytical and research skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
Eligibility: Open to postgraduate students graduating in 2024 only.
Are you interested in the concept of Net Zero and making a contribution to tackling it? Do you want to be part of shaping how our campus will look and operate in the future? Would you like to be part of the University’s sustainability journey? Then this opportunity with the Sustainability Team is for you!
As the race to Net Zero begins in earnest, this is your opportunity to make a real difference as we grapple with the challenge of decarbonising our campus, affecting behaviour change, and reducing emissions. By helping us develop guiding principles that will inform how we develop our estate, you will make a meaningful contribution to our Net-Zero journey. This is a fantastic chance to gain first-hand experience working on a major sustainability challenge facing every organisation.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026 and postgraduate students graduating in 2024.
This internship would be particularly suitable for students with an interest in information and data management, strong IT skills, and the capacity to take a strategic overview of the key components of asset management. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is required, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to work both with others and independently. The successful candidate will work with a range of colleagues in Estates and Facilities, gaining experience of working in a professional and friendly environment. The ability to summarise documents, create accurate records and work with different IT systems will be developed.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Would your friends describe you as an active listener?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and empathetic candidate who can use their communication skills to make people feel at ease sharing their experiences. You should feel confident in conducting interviews, writing, creating content for a range of audiences, and sharing your creative ideas. The InternPlus programme is only open to undergraduate students at the University of Aberdeen who expect to graduate in 2025 or 2026.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Widening access to collections is a key aim of Museums & Special Collections (MSC) and the University of Aberdeen. In partnership with Computing Science & Art History, MSC are looking to appoint an intern to assist with the upload of images to the online catalogue, through the creation of applications to automate curation tasks. This role would suit someone who is interested in digital humanities and is skilled in programming and problem solving.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Project title: "Marketing and social media intern"
Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure with Research and Innovation? We are on a mission to transform the way we connect, engage, and promote our work, and we need you to be a part of it!
Currently, our marketing efforts are scattered across different teams, but we're about to change the game. We want you to help build a powerful, cohesive marketing strategy that will work seamlessly for each team while maximizing our resources and reach. You'll also be the creative mastermind behind the format, content, and processes that will make our new newsletter an absolute must-read!
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
This project will give you the opportunity to work on business process improvement within the university. You will be involved in a variety of business areas to research and make recommendations to support prioritisation of improvements that will benefit users, both staff and other stakeholders. You will learn new skills and experience in Continuous Improvement and Business Analysis that will be of advantage to you in your future career.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
The Interfaith InternPlus is a great opportunity to contribute to building good inter faith relations on campus. This project aims to explore and engage with different faiths on campus to promote and develop good relationships and dialogue that celebrates our diversity as a university community. It would suit applicants who want to develop skills for dialogue and cooperation that encourage community where there is trust, respect, and cooperation between people of different faiths and beliefs. The Multi-faith chaplaincy values the contributions which individuals from different backgrounds and with different life experiences can bring to its work.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Project title: "Business revenue development, brand marketing and app messaging/ user engagement campaign"
Join the RockSalt team and lead the way on marketing our new loyalty and reward app to staff and students at the University of Aberdeen. We need someone with a strong understanding of social media channels and the ability to communicate effectively. Help us develop a successful sales strategy, engage with our customers and grow the Rocksalt brand on campus and beyond.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Emily Drouet was a student at the University of Aberdeen who took her life in 2016 following an abusive relationship with her partner. The Directorate of People is seeking an enthusiastic student to embark upon the Emily Drouet Internship which will support and enrich the University’s approach to combating Gender-Based-Violence (GBV). The successful candidate will gain experience in research, event delivery, marketing, website editing, and the professional working environment, as well as having access to personal and professional development opportunities.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Project title: "Improving the digital accessibility of HR policies, procedures and documentation"
This internship is an exciting opportunity to support change within the HR team in relation to making its documents accessible to all. With Inclusion being of strategic importance to the University, the intern will be contributing to the University’s progress in this area. This internship would suit someone who can work well as part of a team, is comfortable working with IT systems and who is interested in human resources practice.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students graduating in 2025 or 2026.
Digital and Information Services (Museums and Special Collections) - "Developing Content, Creating Visibility and Improving Accessibility with UoA Collections"
Student Support - "Emily Drouet Intern"
Go Abroad team - "Go Abroad - systems review and update"
PGR School, Research and Innovation - "Changing Culture through Governance"
Public Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement and Events - "Civic University Engagement Support Coordinator"
External Relations; Engagement and Conversion with Music, LLMVC - "Digital Content Developer"
Centre for Academic Development - "Students’ View of Academic Integrity - Pitfalls and Opportunities"
Digital & Information Services - Library Services - "Digital Skills Enhancement: Equipping graduates for the digital workplace"
Directorate of Digital and Information Services - Museums and Special Collections - "Improving the accessibility of Museums and Special Collections digital holdings"
Research & Innovation, and Planning - "Research Dashboard Development with Power BI"
Estates and Facilities (Sustainability Team) - "Net Zero Research – Staff and Student Travel"
Business School - "Business School Student Insights"
External Relations; Engagement and Conversion with Music, LLMVC - "Digital Content Developer"
Centre for Academic Development - "Students’ View of Academic Integrity - Pitfalls and Opportunities"
Digital & Information Services - Library Services - "Digital Skills Enhancement: Equipping graduates for the digital workplace"
Directorate of Digital and Information Services - Museums and Special Collections - "Improving the accessibility of Museums and Special Collections digital holdings"
Research & Innovation, and Planning - "Research Dashboard Development with Power BI"
Estates and Facilities (Sustainability Team) - "Net Zero Research – Staff and Student Travel"
Business School - "Business School Student Insights"
