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Please note hours will be varied each week - upto 42 hours March-July 2025.

The Youth Insight Project at Queen Mary, University of London is an innovative initiative that highlights the role of creative methodologies in research while fostering youth participation and community engagement. This project connects young people from east London with cutting-edge academic research, allowing them to contribute to the development and analysis of research across diverse fields. By integrating young people as active co-creators of knowledge, the project demonstrates the transformative potential of creative methods in both academia and social change.

The initiative focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting youth-driven research through participatory and peer-led methodologies. By connecting young participants with leading academics, the project underscores the significance of creative methodologies as tools for addressing complex social issues and facilitating social change.

We are recruiting for Youth Insight Researchers to join the project and help to develop new toolkits for academics who are interested in involving young people in their research projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attending training sessions to learn about the research projects and develop your skills as a Youth Insight Researcher
• Agreeing a schedule with the academic whose research project you are placed on (up to 30hrs from April-July 2025)
• Attending planning sessions, workshops or meetings with the project team
• Contributing your reflections and ideas on how participatory and peer research with young people is undertaken by the research project you are placed on
• Writing up your reflections to an agreed template, which suits your skills and the project outcomes
• Being punctual, staying in communication with the project team, and acting in a professional manner with all project staff and participants

What?s on offer?

As a Youth Insight Researcher, you will have the chance to:

• Gain experience working with academics on research projects 
• Share your insights and ideas about youth participation and peer research
• Develop skills of observation, reflection, written communication, project and team working
• Enhance your CV with real-world experience from a recognised academic and cultural institution

Details of the Work:

• You will be a Youth Insight Researcher working in the QM Centre for Creative Collaboration
• You will be paid via QTemps by submitting your timesheets

Important Dates:

You must be available for the following training dates to apply:

March 12th 2pm-5pm

March 19th 2pm-5pm

April 2nd 2pm-5pm

April 9th 2pm-5pm

You can apply for this project if you are:

• Age 18-25
• A current student at Queen Mary
• A recent graduate of Queen Mary
• A young person from east London

To apply, please let us know

• Your age
• If current QM student ? your course and what year you are in
• If recent QM grad ? what you studied and what you are doing now
• If young person from east London ? what are you doing now

The please tell us about any skills or experience you have of:

• Being part of a participatory or peer research project
• Being part of any other youth projects or workshops
• Planning or conducting interviews
• Writing about your ideas and experiences (essays, blogs, reviews etc)
• Working to deadlines

THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS. 

Entrepreneurship sits at the core of QMUL and plays a vital role in driving innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. As part of our growing focus on entrepreneurial culture, we are expanding activities and events that inspire students and staff to explore new ideas, build valuable skills, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. To support this mission, we are seeking a dynamic Entrepreneurship Events and Activity Assistant to work closely with our Enterprise Team and Associate Director of Entrepreneurship in planning and executing a wide range of engaging initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution: 

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of entrepreneurial events, including workshops, training sessions, showcase and networking events. 
• Provide logistical support before, during and after entrepreneurial events to facilitate effective communication with speakers and the entrepreneurial community. 
• Venue & Resource Management: Book and manage rooms, catering, and required resources for events to ensure smooth operations.
   

Marketing & Promotion: 

• Promote events across the university using newsletters, social media, and student networks to maximise participation. 
   

Administrative Support: 

• Maintain event schedules, track attendance, gather feedback, and support budgeting and reporting activities.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement
• Expand your professional network
• Develop valuable skills (e.g. leadership, project management) that will enhance your resume and contribute to your personal and professional growth
• Flexible working hours designed to accommodate your academic commitments
   

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial culture, we encourage you to apply!

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• Experience in organising events or managing projects, ideally in a university setting
• Familiarity with room booking processes and campus event logistics is desirable
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and desire to play a vital role in fostering innovation within our QMUL community

We're looking for three students to help develop induction courses for new teaching staff about digital learning tools at QMUL. You'll work directly with the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team to create training materials that help staff use technology effectively in their teaching. 

Main Responsibilities

1. Help create online self-paced training courses for new teaching staff 
2. Assist in developing in-person induction sessions for new teaching staff 
3. Participate in creating student case study videos 
4. Share your experience with digital learning tools at QMUL 
5.  Provide student perspective on how teaching staff can better use technology 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain:

• Professional experience in digital education 
• Content development skills 
• Project collaboration experience 
• Understanding of educational technology at Queen Mary 
• Opportunity to represent the student voice in the development of digital learning initiatives.
• The training provided can enhance your CV and develop transferable skills. 

Your input will help shape how new teaching staff learn to use technology in their classes. You'll represent student voices in improving digital education at QMUL while gaining valuable professional experience. 

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week for approx. 3 months

Currently enrolled at QMUL 

Essential

1. Currently enrolled student at QMUL 
2. Good knowledge of QMUL's digital learning platforms (QMplus, Q-Review and more.) 
3. Strong communication skills 
4.  Ability to explain technical concepts clearly 
5. Good teamwork skills 
6. Willingness to work collaboratively with other student ambassadors and the TEL Team. 
7. Ability to pick up new technologies in short order. 

Desirable

1. Video editing and production 
2. Media creation 
3. Presentation