University launches student internship bureau
Posted on 25 September 2009
This summer, interns have been working across the region for a number of organisations, including Science City York (SCY).
We want to hear from more organisations who feel they might benefit from a student internship
Helen Staley
Science City York, a key promoter of York and North Yorkshire’s economic regeneration, was eager to appoint an intern to assist with the research and analysis of policy to help influence and promote SCY’s role throughout the UK.
The Research Internship opportunity attracted a large number of highly-qualified University of York applicants, so SCY decided to take on two – Christina Engels and Ingrid Merkel. SCY asked them to compile a database of key contacts from public bodies and to research and review relevant policy. They also helped to develop marketing materials about the region’s innovations and strengths.
Helen Staley, the University of York Student Internship Bureau Officer, said: “We offer local businesses a range of cost-effective and flexible internship options, including vacation internships, internships during term times and a subsidised graduate internship scheme. All the options are designed to be light on adminstration, and are intended to add tangible value to businesses, while stretching and developing the interns.
“We want to hear from more organisations who feel they might benefit from a student internship.”
Fay Treloar, SCY’s Operations Manager said “This has been an excellent programme for Science City York to be involved with and every aspect of the service received has been highly professional. We were very lucky to take on Christina and Ingrid, who have worked on a number of research projects around science and innovation. Both students have produced some excellent pieces of work, which Science City York will be able to take forward.”
Imogen Foster, SCY’s Communications Manager added: “The database that has been created is an invaluable and efficient tool that has alerted us to new key marketing and press contacts. Christina’s and Ingrid’s work gives us something that we will continue to build on.”
Notes to editors:
The University of York
The University of York’s Student Internship Bureau currently has thirteen interns working on Summer internship programmes in a range of organisations across the York and North Yorkshire area. The internships range in length from 6-12 weeks and include projects based around business development, research and benchmarking, project management, web design, marketing and database creation. Other participating organisations include Northern Rail, York Science Park and Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate.
For more details on how your organisation could benefit from a University of York intern, please contact Helen Staley on 01904 432492 hs634@york.ac.uk www.yorkinternships.co.uk
Science City York - 10 years Promoting Innovation and Creativity
Science City York (SCY) is successfully driving the creation and growth of business and employment opportunities across York and North Yorkshire within three fast-growing technology sectors – bioscience, the creative industries, and IT & digital.
Activities include:
- Investing in science/business initiatives such as infrastructure, demonstrators and joint ventures
- Brokering research-company relationships
- Managing and enhancing industry-driven sector networks
- Delivering and coordinating inspiring science and technology-based festivals and events
Established in 1998 as a partnership between City of York Council and The University of York with significant backing from business, Science City York is supported by Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber.
Science City York’s offices are at:
Enterprise House, Innovation Way, Heslington, York, YO10 5NY
T 01904 870040, F 01904 426045, E science.city@york.gov.uk www.sciencecityyork.org.uk
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