NCL Internships are open to all current Newcastle University students and provide a unique opportunity to gain valuable graduate level work experience alongside your course.
Opportunities are advertised throughout the year and you find all current vacancies on My Career by searching ‘NCL Internship’
The following NCL Internships are advertising on MyCareer right now:
Internship title, company name: Software Solutions Engineer Intern, WorkCast Corporation
Student requirements: This internship is open to all Newcastle University students.
Closing date: 03/03/2025
Dates and times: This internship will take place for 200 hours between April and August 2025. You will undertake on average 10 hours per week flexibly around your course during term time, and up to 20 hours per week during the summer vacation. The internship will take place both at business premises and remotely.
Bursary/wage: £2,500 Bursary
Internship overview: As a Software Solutions Engineer Intern, you’ll design and build powerful automations using Tray.io to enhance the WorkCast platform. You’ll integrate leading software like Marketo and Microsoft Dynamics, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency. This internship is perfect for a problem-solver passionate about automation, APIs, and no-code/low-code solutions. You will get the change to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working with cutting-edge tools to drive real business impact!
If you have any queries regarding careers and employment, big or small, no matter what stage you’re at, you can get advice by submitting your query via MyCareer. You can also find details of all the internships we’re currently advertising on MyCareer by clicking on Vacancies; Search Vacancies and then typing NCL Internship into the Quick Search box.
Each year we recruit a team of recent Newcastle University graduates to represent the Newcastle student experience. They help encourage young people from a wide range of backgrounds to consider higher education.
Our team delivers activities in the form of workshops, presentations and interactive sessions. We do this in secondary schools and colleges, as well as online and on campus.
NCL Internships are open to all current Newcastle University students and provide a unique opportunity to gain valuable graduate level work experience alongside your course.
Opportunities are advertised throughout the year and you find all current vacancies on My Career by searching ‘NCL Internship’
The following NCL Internships are advertising on MyCareer right now:
Internship Title, company name: Consumer Insight and Research Intern, Emotional Logic
Student requirements: This internship is open to all Newcastle University students, however a background in research with respondents, statistical or qualitative analysis would be of advantage.
Closing date: 24/02/2025
Dates and times: This internship will take place for 200 hours between June and September 2025. You will undertake on average 20 hours per week, over the summer vacation. The internship will take place both at business premises and remotely.
Bursary/wage: £2,500 Bursary
Role overview: As an intern you will be shadowing and supporting one of our project teams and will have the opportunity to get involved in data collection and analysis on some of our current research projects. Training will be provided to ensure you feel comfortable taking part in all tasks.
If you have any queries regarding careers and employment, big or small, no matter what stage you’re at, you can get advice by submitting your query via MyCareer. You can also find details of all the internships we’re currently advertising on MyCareer by clicking on Vacancies; Search Vacancies and then typing NCL Internship into the Quick Search box.
Google DeepMind Research Ready is a summer internship programme that aims to offer insights into AI research to those from backgrounds under-represented in this field. Run by the University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology, it involves a paid 8-week research internship taking place between 7 July and 29 August 2025.
During this internship you will work with a researcher in our department on a project related to AI and be invited to talks from academics working on AI as well as information sessions covering topics like postgraduate applications.
The programme ran for the first time in 2024 and if you’d like to hear more about the experience from one of last year’s interns, please see this article.
Applications are currently open, and the deadline to apply is 09:00 on Monday 17 February 2025. You can find out more about the programme and apply here.
Role: Product Development Data Sciences, Developer for AI Use Cases
Why did you decide to do a placement?
Before deciding to apply for a placement, I carefully considered the potential benefits and how it would align with my academic studies and future career aspirations. I recognized that gaining practical experience by applying my theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, particularly through AI projects, would be invaluable.
I was seeking an opportunity that would help me identify my areas of interest and provide clarity regarding my future career path. I believed that managing multiple projects with varying requirements would enhance my time management and organizational skills.
I also understood that such an experience would teach me essential life skills such as accountability and independence, which would not only benefit my university studies but also be crucial for my career and beyond.
Overall, I saw applying for a placement as a vital step in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and professional expertise, setting a strong foundation for my future endeavours. With these considerations in mind, I was confident that pursuing a placement was the right decision.
What does your placement involve? What are your role responsibilities?
In my current placement, my role is heavily focused on programming and the development of AI use cases, with the aim of streamlining data ingestion processes to optimise clinical trials. Specifically, my responsibilities include:
Engaging in both the creation of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and the execution of end-to-end system implementations.
Using various AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs), General Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to enhance and automate data ingestion tasks.
Working together with key stakeholders such as Data Management teams, Laboratory staff, and Medical Monitors to make sure the solutions meet their requirements and facilitate improved clinical trial workflows.
Do you have any advice to students who are looking for / applying for a placement?
Use key words from the job description in your cover letter. This helps you show how your skills are suited to the role and demonstrates that you are an ideal candidate for the position.
After every interview or assessment, don’t hesitate to ask for feedback – it can give you valuable insights into how companies make their hiring decisions and how you can improve your performance.
Use every interview as an opportunity to improve your self-confidence, interview skills, and mannerisms. Take time to reflect honestly on how each interview went to identify areas of improvement.
Keep applying and don’t give up. Good things take time, and persistence will lead to success.
While it may be tempting to use GenAI to draft your application or provide answers during video interviews, it’s important not to rely on it too much. Employers can see through this, and it often doesn’t reflect well on you.
What support have you had from the university before and during your placement?
The support I received from my university before and during my placement was immensely valuable.
I found my placement opportunity through the university’s careers website. This platform was instrumental in my search and provided a comprehensive list of available placement opportunities.
I reached out to the information advisers in the career’s service who helped me gain a deeper understanding of Roche before my interview. They provided me with insights about the company’s culture, values, and expectations, which were crucial in my preparation.
The information advisers did mock interviews with me, and gave me honest, valuable feedback to help me improve my performance. The tips they gave me really helped build my confidence ahead of the actual assessment centre.
The Careers Service were really helpful while I prepared for my interview. They helped me understand the different tasks that I might have to complete at the assessment centre and guided me through what to do, so I was well-informed and better prepared.
What benefits will your placement have on your studies?
The work I am doing on placement is closely related to the modules I have chosen for my third year. I’ve also been able to reinforce my understanding of the theoretical knowledge learnt at university by applying it in the real world.
This experience has helped me identify my areas of interest within Computing, so I’m able to make better decisions about my future career.
Managing multiple projects with varying requirements, time commitments, and technologies has significantly improved my time management skills. It has taught me how to effectively balance my time and take full accountability for my work. This is a valuable life skill that is applicable not only to my university experience but also in my future career and beyond.
Working within a cross-functional department has helped me to develop my communication and presentation skills, which are crucial for professional success.
