Careers and Employability Service
Services for current students

Placements and internships

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Looking to gain some work experience? It's a great way to develop your skills, get an insight into what jobs really involve and make contacts for the future. For some jobs and courses, it's imperative that you gain some experience in the workplace.

These events focus on finding out what's on offer, how to apply and make the most of work placements, internships and the optional Placement Year.

Some sessions are targeted at particular courses with other sessions open to all. 

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Upcoming events - click on the event title to book your place

  • Y2 Maths & Physics Placement Seekers support drop-in
    Starts: 22 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 3 Dec 2024, 1:50 pm
    Venue: University Park, Pope Building, A21
    An informal drop-in for undergraduate Y2 maths and physics students to work on their placement applications.
  • FoSS Placement Programme: Application Essentials
    Starts: 6 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
    This interactive workshop is designed to guide you through the application process for the Faculty of Social Science placement programme. With tips and advice on how to create an impactful and targeted application and the opportunity to speak to both the careers and placement teams and ask any questions you may have.
  • Interview theory featuring Technical Interviews - Engineering Placement Hunters 25/26
    Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 12 Nov 2024, 5:00 pm
    This session will introduce you to the common types of interview questions asked, providing insight, tips and advice on preparing effectively
  • Digital Marketing Academy: Launch
    Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm
    Finishes: 7 Nov 2024, 8:15 pm
    Venue: University Park, Sir Clive Granger Building, A48
    Remaining places: 43
    In-person evening event to find out about the Digital Marketing Academy and how to enrol
  • Y2 Psychology Placement seekers drop in
    Starts: 8 Nov 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 11 Dec 2024, 11:50 am
    Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), C01
    An informal drop-in for undergraduate Y2 psychology students to work on their placement applications.
  • NUBS Undergraduate Placements Industry Insights
    Starts: 13 Nov 2024, 1:45 pm
    Finishes: 13 Nov 2024, 4:45 pm
    Venue: Jubilee, Business School South, Jubilee
    NUBS Undergraduate Placements Industry Insights
  • Hollywood Internships Information Event
    Starts: 20 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 20 Nov 2024, 4:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Trent Building, B46
    Remaining places: 28
    Come and find out more about the Hollywood Internships Programme and how to apply. This programme is only open to students in the department of American and Canadian Studies, department of Culture, Media and Visual Studies, or department of Liberal Arts. We will therefore restrict access to the event to students from those departments only.
  • Faculty of Arts Summer Research Placement Programme Information Session (in person)
    Starts: 27 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 27 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Law & Social Sciences Building, A04
    Remaining places: 31
    This in-person event will provide an overview of the Faculty of Arts Summer Research Placement Programme from application to programme completion.
  • Faculty of Arts Summer Research Placement Programme online information session
    Starts: 4 Dec 2024, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 4 Dec 2024, 3:00 pm
    This online event will provide an overview of the Faculty of Arts Summer Research Placement Programme from application to programme completion.
  • Reflecting on Your Placement Experience: FoSS Placement Programme
    Starts: 11 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 11 Dec 2024, 1:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 37
    A workshop for FoSS Placement Programme Students, that took part in Spring Semester. Time to reflect on your placement experience so it can really add value to your applications and career goals
  • FoSS Placement Programme: Getting Placement Ready
    Starts: 22 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 22 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 78
    This interactive workshop focuses on preparing you for your upcoming placement. We’ll cover everything from workplace etiquette and professional communication to managing expectations and setting personal goals. It will equip you with the practical tools and mindset needed to thrive in your placement and make the most of the experience.

Careers and Employability Service

University of Nottingham
Portland Building, Level D
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3679
email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk