Emily completed a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with Chinese at Lancaster University. To gain some experience, she interned for Lancaster City Council for 4 months before her final year of university. During her time at Lancaster, she was also the Student Outreach and Recruitment Officer for 4 months and was a Student Representative for Chinese. How did you find […]
*This Blog post was created for the TBL Services website and has been included here with permission* In early 2025, TBL welcomed Matthew Eddleston to the team to complete a marketing assistant internship. In this post, he discusses what made him apply for the opportunity, gives his take on the experiences he had whilst with TBL, and offers his advice […]
“Being in the same room as high-profile international stakeholders was inspirational.” I undertook an internship as a Project Assistant for The International Network Against Accusations of Witchcraft and Associated Harmful Practices (TINAAWAHP) Conference. Working with Lancaster University researchers on this project, I learnt a lot about the ongoing fight for human rights globally and the legal challenges faced in […]
“I was really able to test my modelling and CAD skills.” I undertook one of the faculty internships during summer vacation, working on a project to remodel the Queen’s Market in Morecambe. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was a good opportunity to improve on skills, collaborate with others, and to add to my CV. The task of building […]
“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 […]
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