Work Experience
Application code: WE25
Opportunity details: Placements focused on working with the Museum’s collection, including cataloguing, auditing and displays. This is perfect if you are interested in working in the heritage sector.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Dates: 2 weeks – dates to be confirmed between you and the employer. Work to be undertaken between June and September 2024.
Post-September: Yes - if you are a postgraduate student and unable to work during the summer due to visa and/or academic constraints, you can undertake this placement September-November 2024.
Remote working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.
Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. (The Careers and Employability may be able to support with travel expenses, within reason, as outlined in the introduction of the Rewards Pack.)
Additional criteria: An interest in history/heritage. You must be able to commute to Medway.
Case study: Here.
KEY WORDS:
- ARCHIVES
- HERITAGE
- HISTORY
- CATALOGUING
Recommended for:
- Division of Arts and Humanities
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Company Experience
Application code: EX08
Opportunity details: A chance to gain a guided tour of the archive and collections. This will provide exclusive access to the museum’s collection, including the chance to handle rare items and visit the armoury.
Location: Royal Engineers Museum, Medway, Kent
Date: 5th June 2024.
Start time: 10:30am.
Travel costs: You can use the Canterbury-Medway free shuttle bus and the museum is a short walk from the campus.
Additional Criteria: You must have an interest in starting a career in the museum sector.
Case study: Here.
KEY WORDS:
- HISTORY
- COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT
- HERITAGE
- CURATING
Recommended for:
- Division of Arts and Humanities
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Fireside Chats
Application code: FS05
Opportunity details: An opportunity to attend a workshop focused on starting a career in the Museum industry, including a tour of the museum.
Location: The
Royal Engineers Museum, Medway
Date(s): Afternoon of 5th June 2024
Travel costs: You can use the Canterbury-Medway free shuttle bus and the museum is a short walk from the campus.
Additional Criteria: Interest in careers in the museum sector.
KEY WORDS:
- HISTORY
- HERITAGE
- MUSEUMS
- CURATING
Recommended for:
- Division of Arts and Humanities
Find out more about the Royal Engineers Museum here.