Why host an intern?

• You will open your department up to new skills, energy, and ideas - without a huge cost.  

• Interns can complete projects that may be on hold, or will not otherwise be done.  

• Gain a student perspective on your project. 

• Gain a new motivated team member. 

• Support student employability by providing valuable work experience. 

• Be part of an exciting University initiative. 

Find out more about the value an intern can bring by reading previous interns' case studies or watching the playlist from previous managers below. 

Previous interns’ case studies

• Develop employability skills by gaining high quality, paid work experience. 

• Achieve an Edinburgh Award through self-reflection and setting development goals. 

• Experience work in a professional environment; test career goals and get an idea of what a job really involves. 

• Gain a different insight into the University. 

• Help to scope out the intern project and review the intern job advert. 

• Advertise internships and promote to students. 

• Provide an advisory shortlist if requested. 

• Support host managers and students with the interview process. 

• Hold an information event for host managers. 

• Deliver a development programme for the interns before and during their internship. 

• Provide student and host manager support throughout the programme.