Practical experiences

 

Practical experiences are those activities you engage with, such as job opportunities and volunteering, where you work alongside or within a community of people. The knowledge exchange is two-way; They will benefit from your experience through your actions but you will also benefit from that communities' knowledge and culture too.

Explore our general sections about paid work, volunteering and placements to find out more information if you're unsure of where to start, or you can look into some of the specific opportunities that might take your interest.

 

Not sure what practical experiences to engage with? Explore these areas...

Paid work

Explore information about how to secure paid work whether that is through an employer or you wish to set up your own business.

Unpaid work, volunteering and internships

Volunteering, whether through a charitable organisation or independently, is a great addition to your CV.

Work placements

Discover what types of placements are available to you, and for more information about sandwich placements.

Specific opportunities that might interest you...

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ActiveHud

Active Hud, the University's health and fitness centre, offer several exciting practical opportunities for your personal and professional development.

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Enterprise Team

The University's Enterprise Team provide exciting project-based opportunities for students to develop their employability and enterprise skills.

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Become a GPA Facilitator

The Global Professional Award team is offering you the opportunity to volunteer as a facilitator to help other students succeed at university and to prepare them for their life after graduation.

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Students' Union

Get involved with your Students' Union through a variety of student facing roles - an excellent opportunity to represent your fellow students.

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Forage virtual internships

Forage is an excellent way to build experience through self-paced online internships, provided by some of the world's leading organisations.

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The Access Project

The Access Project is looking for volunteers to tutor GCSE students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It’s a rewarding way to gain experience and enhance your CV.

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Paperound

Connect with busy businesses and get paid to help them with company tasks. Paperound welcomes students from any field of study that are eager to build their experience in the working world.