“My favourite aspect of the internship was that every task was different.” I gained a paid internship through the Faculty Internship Scheme working in public affairs and fundraising for an organisation called Generation Rent. I developed knowledge in government legislation and housing laws and skills in research techniques, how to construct formal letters and produce persuasive flyers. My favourite aspect […]
Emma interned at the DEMAND Research Centre as a Publications Assistant for 5 months at Lancaster University. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Sociology and a Master of Arts in Discourse Studies. After the internship, she worked as a Senior Editorial Assistant for Nature Research Publishing and currently, she works as a Research Intelligence Officer at the […]
University life offers more than just lectures and assignments — it’s also a chance to explore interests, develop new skills, and build a network through student societies. For students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS), engaging with societies can provide valuable experiences that enrich both your personal life and future career. Why Join a Student Society? […]
“I got an insider look at the industry I’m working towards.” The internship made the summer of my second year feel more meaningful and gave me loads of extra confidence going into my final year. It was also really exciting to get an early, insider look at the industry I’m working towards — a whole year ahead of schedule. I […]
“The careers support has gone above and beyond my expectations” Throughout my time at Lancaster, the support available for enhancing my future employability has been instrumental in preparing me for life after graduation, particularly through the dedicated careers advisory teams and various internships I have participated in. My experience with the Faculty Internship Scheme allowed me to gain valuable work […]
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending the FASS Placements Showcase event where we were joined by many of our FASS fourth-year students who have returned from their placement year experience. They shared stories of their placements—the highs, the challenges, and the lessons they learned along the way. If you’re thinking about a placement year, here’s some […]
Holly was a Creative Communities intern at The Dukes for three months and worked across various projects such as Young Company, Prime Time and Young Carers as part of their employability experience, here are Holly’s reflections: During my time as a Creative Communities Assistant for my internship with The Dukes, one of the main projects in which I have been […]
While Eleni completed their education at Lancaster University, they volunteered at Lancaster Arts, a public arts organisation, presenting performance for the public, staff and students, held in the Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster Concerts Series and the Peter Scott Gallery. Eleni later became a Marketing Assistant and after 2 years, became the Social Media Marketing Manager. How did you find the […]
Kingsley completed a two month internship as a Technical Assistant with the Dukes Theatre in Lancaster. Here are their reflections on the experience: I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Lancaster, Employment and Recruitment Service, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and The Dukes Theatre and Cinema, Lancaster for giving me the opportunity to […]
Patrizia completed their MSc in International Innovation at Lancaster University and interned at Morecambe Bay Tourism Association as a Marketing Assistant for 6 months. Upon completion of the internship, they have worked in various roles, such as researcher, contributing writer and business support officer. Q: What is the Bay Tourism Association? A: The Bay Tourism Association is a self-funded group […]
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