WGSSS student Kirsty Usher writes about her 6-month part-time placement at Cadw. I am writing this with the hope to encourage anyone who, like I was, not sure if the ESRC funded internship is for them. My situation is that I am a…
My Internship with Amgueddfa Cymru – Susannah Paice
WGSSS student Susannah Paice writes about her placement with Amgueddfa Cymru. Why did you apply for an internship with Amgueddfa Cymru? In the Spring of last year, I was getting to the point in my PhD research where a break would make…
My internship at Welsh Parliament’s Senedd Research – Isabel Lang
WGSSS student Isabel Lang writes about her three-month placement in the Children, Young People and Education research team within Senedd Research I have always valued internships and their importance in offering opportunities to network, build confidence and resilience, and learn new skills My…
Ellen Bristow and Amy Simpson’s Welsh Government Internships
From January to June 2021, Ellen and Amy worked as Welsh Government Education Policy Research Interns. In this blogpost, they share their experiences of undertaking internships as part of their doctoral training.
My Internship with Wales Centre for Public Policy – Aimee Morse
From January to April 2021, DTP student Aimee Morse (Environmental Planning, University of Gloucestershire) undertook an internship with the Wales Centre for Public Policy, working on a project entitled ‘Collaboration and policy implementation at the local level in Wales: a case-study evaluation of a farmer group in North Wales’. Here are Aimee’s reflections on the experience.
Conor John’s Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Internship
In 2020, DTP student Conor John (Psychology, Cardiff University) completed an internship with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA). Conor worked with his hosts to find ways to undertake the internship whilst adhering to COVID restrictions. He found the internship experience beneficial. “I have no intention on staying in academia and this internship has shown me how much more impact can be had outside of academia, as well as the potential for better job security and financial stability”. Here are Conor’s reflections on the experience.
Gwyther Rees’ Welsh Government Internship
DTC student Gwyther Rees (Cardiff School of Social Sciences) recently completed an internship with the Welsh Government. “I found the experience very helpful in understanding the links between research and other functions within the government” Gwyther said. “I gained some detailed understanding of policy perspectives which I think will help me to refine my arguments for maximum impact.”.