Summer placements
Opportunities for students to expand their knowledge and understanding of physics.
The School runs a Career Development Scheme, funding and supporting a small number of students to undertake research projects within the School or with industry over the summer period.
The School also supports students who undertake summer projects in external institutes, and the University has a number of scholarship schemes available for students to undertake short placements and educational exchanges.
Here are what some of our students have to say about their summer work experience:
Maria Piwko
I applied and developed my skills in programming and data analysis. I also gained insights about the experimental methods used, the applied theories and the connections to the acquired data. I would encourage applying for a summer scholarship. It is an opportunity to advance research progress in a field, learn and maintain various skills, and work with people to different degrees.
JP Duminy
This project offered a new level of independence; I was free to take my research in the direction I wanted and explore my curiosities. This independence was initially intimidating but, once I found my footing, it made the project truly feel like my own.
Danny Markhoff
The experience I gained during the summer internship has been priceless in helping to adjusting to the environment at the world class research facility at GSI.
Nairne Gillespie
This experience has prepared me well for undertaking my senior honours project
Matjaz Vidmar
...I also learned how to plan my work efficiently and how to collaborate in an industrial environment...