• Open to UG, PG, PGR
• Virtual/In-person

Absolute Internship provides Internship opportunities with over 1,200 corporate partners in Barcelona, Beijing, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm and Tokyo.

Their mission is to create meaningful internship programs for students, enabling them to develop marketable skills and stand out as future applicants in an increasingly competitive job market.

They offer both in-person and remote programs in a wide variety of industries including Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Architecture, Legal, Information Technology and more.

Find out about Absolute Internship. 

• Open to UG, PG, PGR
• Virtual/In-person

EcoSwell is a multiple award-winning non-profit based in the surfing paradise of northern Peru, co-founded by Newcastle University Alumni, Michael Alderson. Their work is focussed on implementing sustainable development projects in Peru's vulnerable communities, to help improve people's lives and help restore degraded ecosystems.

Previous students have described their time at EcoSwell as transformational and life-altering. Those interested can apply to take part in their volunteer program and join the following projects: renewable energy, ecosystem restoration and reforestation, water & sanitation, public health (medical and dentistry), NGO management, research, and marketing.

Find out about EcoSwell.

• Pagoda programmes are open to UG students who meet our Widening Participation criteria and are paying home tuition fees
• Virtual/In-Person

Pagoda projects prepares students for the future of work and works towards UN Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 10 by promoting positive international relations through work and cultural exchange. Students will develop a range of hard and soft skills with a focus on employability and cultural/digital competency.

Pagoda Projects offers two main programmes:

• Blended Internships in Lisbon, Madrid, Bangkok, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – spend four weeks on a virtual placement and four weeks in country!
• Sustainable Global Experience Programme in either Amsterdam or Brussels – a twelve day programme combining online carbon literacy training with a field trip to either Amsterdam or Brussels. Please check the website for further eligibility criteria.

Find out more about Pagoda Projects. 

• Open to UG, PG
• Virtual/In-Person

Play Action International is an organisation that creates opportunities for children in Africa to learn, develop and heal through play-based activities. With over a decade of experience, Play Action International provides sustainable programmes led by local communities in Kenya and Uganda. 

Find out about Play Action International. 

• Open to UG, PG, PGR
• Virtual/In-person

Think Pacific is a UK social enterprise and registered international charity, which works with local partners to achieve ethical, responsible, and sustainable development in Fiji and Bali, whilst allowing university students to have a safe, structured, and rewarding experience.

Projects include:

• Youth Empowerment Project 
• Mental Health Project 
• Sports Development Project 
• Community Build Project 
• Global Team Internship 
• Mental Health Project 

Find out about Think Pacific.

Remote Fiji Internships- 150 fully-funded scholarships available

Expand your professional experience and contribute to global challenges through a remote internship with think pacific.

• Application deadline is 25 May 2024
• All current students at Newcastle University are elegible to apply
• You can join an internship starting in June, July or August

What is a Remote Internship? Remote internships are internships that are completed online or remotely from your home. All you need is a computer, phone and internet connection. Think Pacific will connect you with real life projects supporting communities in the Fiji islands. As well as providing insightful mentoring, coaching and support to help you contribute to global issues.

Join an online discovery session and apply for a scholarship at Think Pacific 

• Open to UG, PG, PGR
• Virtual/In-person

 

Travelteer works with NGOs in various locations across projects such as Mental Health, Community Development, English Development, and Sports to create programmes that operate within local communities. They utilise volunteers skill sets to provide support for their programmes in Sri Lanka, Morocco, and Nepal. Not only does Travelteer offer life-changing volunteering programmes, but the opportunity to explore and travel.

Find out about Travelteer.

• Open to UG, PG
• Virtual/In-person

Operation Wallacea design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research expeditions, based in Croatia, South Africa, Mexico, Honduras, Madagascar and Indonesia. Research is supported by students who join the programme, to strengthen their CV or resume or collect data for a dissertation or thesis. To find out more about opportunities with Operation Wallacea, register online for their available talk dates and webinars. 

Find out about Operation Wallacea.

 

 

 

• Open to UG/PG
• Virtual/In-Person

FIE is a not-for-profit organisation that specializes in creating exciting globally focussed educational experiences for students. In particular, they host the Student Global Leadership Conference, a yearly event focussing on sustainability, diversity and inclusivity, social justice and human rights. This year, the conference is on Leadership and Mental Health: Equal Opportunities to Thrive which aims to explore the growing issue of self-care and wellbeing within our workspaces. Students who attend are able to network with their peers and other leadership professionals, engage with keynote speakers and presentations and take away practical tools and skills for implementation into their own work-lives!

The conference takes place 5-6^th April 2024 and is both in-person (London) and online. The conference itself offers scholarship opportunities.

Please note that this is a self-funded opportunity and it is not eligible for the Go Global Scholarship or Sustainable Travel Grant. 

Find out more about the Student Global Leadership Conference.