HEAR: Paid and Funded Opportunities

Description

GRIP is for penultimate year undergraduate students to gain practical, paid experience in a research setting. This improves both research-specific skills and broader transferable skills.   Students will receive training and development in the research process, time management and project management. GRIP interns work alongside an academic Project Lead assisting in a defined area of their research.

Criteria

• Be successful in obtaining an 8-week GRIP internship through a competitive application process.
• Complete internship to an acceptable standard.
• Have this endorsed by the Project lead.

How do I find out more?

Email Sabrina Duggan (@gold.ac.uk)

Description

Students may be able to find work in their departments assisting academics with ongoing research projects. They develop knowledge of academic research, indexing and referencing, qualitative and quantitative research methods, independent study, collaborating in a research setting, and/or assisting in a creative capacity for research projects in the arts and humanities sectors.

Criteria

• Commit to working on a research project for a minimum of 15 hours
• Complete a reflective log that will be signed by the lead academic researcher on the project and submitted to the Activity Organiser

How do I find out more?

Research Assistants are recruited internally in departments. If a student wishes to find a position as a Research Assistant, they are advised to speak to their Personal Tutor or Lecturers to enquire about any available work. If they are successful and their work meets the criteria, they may email HEAR to have this work added.

Description

Facilities Assistants work with the Estates & Facilities Dept. to conduct room audits and report issues back to managers, input data and update records on databases, arrange committee meetings, and take minutes. They gain experience in office administration and using specialised software programmes and skills in communication, working to deadlines, budget awareness and managing multiple projects.

Criteria

• Be available to attend a 1.5 hour briefing and campus walk as soon as you start
• Work at least 30 hours over the course of one term
• Have at least 3 successful 121 meeting with a verifier each term/ year

How do I find out more?

Contact Nicola Hogan, Space and Environmental Projects Officer.

Description

Resident Experience Co-ordinators are trained student staff who assist the accommodation team in creating a community amongst students living in halls. They plan and deliver a range of activities from Wellbeing Walks, Open Days, and social media campaigns and submit written reports to the Resident Life Team. They develop skills in administration, team working, report writing, communication and working under pressure.

Criteria

• Attend additional training sessions as necessary
• Provide 6 hours of work per week on event planning and delivering, as well as working on social media, attending campus events (for example, Open Days) and running drop-in sessions for other residents
• Meet with Accommodation Services on a weekly basis to provide feedback and evaluation
• Participate in debriefing sessions
• Be an active participant in Welcome Week, Move out and Move in, open days & applicant days (additional activity)

Contact Res Life or Accommodation Services for more information.

Description

This student applied to study for a term at a partner university abroad and was successfully nominated by their home department at Goldsmiths. Funded by the Turing Scheme (Department for Education), students spent 3-6 months at a partner abroad immersed in another country and higher education setting.

Through this, the student gains confidence and possesses the potential for increased academic achievement upon their return. A term abroad also reflects a resilient nature as to organise it, students complete paperwork, choose modules and organise their year at Goldsmiths in advance.

Criteria

• Good academic standing and evidence motivation to study abroad in application to study abroad
• Collaborate with academic department at Goldsmiths and the host university to arrange modules to be completed abroad
• Be insured through Goldsmiths travel insurance
• Confidence to live and study abroad

How to find out more

Find out more about studying abroad by contacting the Global Opportunities Team at goabroad (@gold.ac.uk).

Description

This student has successfully applied for a competitive Go Abroad Traineeship, and completed a self-procured overseas work placement of at least 28 days requiring a collaborative work ethic with strong organisational and communication skills. The placement enables development of enhanced cultural competency and employable skills with focused self-reflection.

Criteria

• Researched appropriate overseas employers and secured full-time traineeship (1-month minimum)
• Submitted a successful application for funding to undertake the Go Abroad Traineeship
• Liaised with Goldsmiths and Host Employer staff to agree your programme of training at the Host Organisation
• Followed the eligibility rules outlined by Goldsmiths to ensure the traineeship sourced could be funded
• Were insured for the duration of your traineeship
• Completed the Go Abroad documents and critically self-reflect on your placement through the Traineeship Agreement and Post-Completion Questionnaire
• Acted as an ambassador for Goldsmiths in their place of training
• Maintained regular communications with all involved parties
• Successfully carried out your complete mobility of traineeship period, as planned

How to find out more

Find out more about traineeships by contacting the Global Opportunities Team at goabroad (@gold.ac.uk).

Description

Student Ambassadors are employed by Goldsmiths to work with a range of departments across the college in a diverse range of roles and with external stakeholders, such as schools and colleges. 

Criteria

• Worked at least 30 hours as a Student Ambassador
• Completed core training
• Been involved in at least three different types of work activity
• Attended relevant training where possible
• Completed a reflective log
• Attended two careers and employability talks or workshops 
• Attended at least one appointment with a careers professional. For example, a Quick Query appointment, a CV check, a placement appointment 

How do I find out more?

Contact the Student Ambassador Co-ordinator at ambassadors@gold.ac.uk

Description

Student Ambassadors are employed by Goldsmiths to work with a range of departments across the college in a diverse range of roles and with external stakeholders, such as schools and colleges. Student Ambassador PLUS recognises those who have worked a greater number of hours and who have actively engaged in a wider range of activities. 

Criteria

• Worked at least 50 hours as a Student Ambassador
• Completed core training
• Been involved in at least five different types of activity
• Been actively engaged in one of the following Ambassador roles: Mentoring (including requisite training), off-campus events (including requisite training), administrative support for a professional services or academic department, AV trained for event set-up
• Completed reflective log
• Attended 3 careers talks or workshops 
• Attended at least 1 appointment with a career professional. For example, Careers Consultant appointment, CV check, placement 

How do I find out more? 

Contact the Student Ambassador Co-ordinator at ambassadors@gold.ac.uk

Description

Student Community Leaders run events in the Goldsmiths community to help students to network and know each other and develop their skills for their course. Responsibilities for the role include including facilitating peer-assisted learning, promoting extracurricular activities, signposting student services and promoting feedback opportunities. Leaders develop skills including communication, time management, leadership, teamwork, group dynamics and facilitation.

Criteria

• Be available to attend a 2-day compulsory training session
• Deliver at least 20 hours of face-to-face events across the academic year (primarily in autumn and spring terms – a total of 60 hours a year paid work is offered to SCLs) 
• Attend training sessions and reviews throughout the academic year
• Complete a feedback evaluation log

How do I find out more?

Contact us at studentcommunity(@gold.ac.uk)

Description

As Subject Student Coordinator (SSC), this student acted as a departmental representative, representing the academic views of students to their departments, the University and the Students' Union, via the attendance of committees, producing reports and making presentations.

Criteria

To gain recognition on your HEAR you must have

• Been appointed to the role in accordance with Students' Union procedures
• Submitted two termly feedback reports to the Students' Union completed individually
• Attended Student Staff Forums as well as other departmental meetings where required
• Actively seek and give feedback to students and staff in their department

Funding: Students will receive a bursary as part of this role 

How do I find out more? 

Contact Maheda on democracy@goldsmithssu.org / maheda@goldsmithssu.org  

Description 

Part-time elected Students' Union Officers are elected via a cross-campus ballot. It is a voluntary position. As a Part-time Students' Union Officer this student represented students according to the remit and manifesto that they have been elected upon via attendance at University committees and the Student Assembly. 

Criteria 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have attended 50% of relevant committees, inclusive of Student Assembly and University Committees. 

How do I find out more? 

Activity Organiser: Maheda (democracy@goldsmithssu.org) 

Visit the Goldsmiths Student Union Website 

Description 

Part-time elected Students' Union Officers are elected via a cross-campus ballot. It is a voluntary position. As a Part-time Students' Union Officer this student represented students according to the remit and manifesto that they have been elected upon via attendance at University committees and the Student Assembly. 

Criteria 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have attended 50% of relevant committees, inclusive of Student Assembly and University Committees. 

How do I find out more? 

Activity Organiser: Maheda (democracy@goldsmithssu.org) 

Visit the Goldsmiths Student Union Website 

Description 

Part-time elected Students' Union Officers are elected via a cross-campus ballot. It is a voluntary position. As a Part-time Students' Union Officer this student represented students according to the remit and manifesto that they have been elected upon via attendance at University committees and the Student Assembly. 

Criteria 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have attended 50% of relevant committees, inclusive of Student Assembly and University Committees. 

How do I find out more? 

Activity Organiser: Maheda (democracy@goldsmithssu.org) 

Visit the Goldsmiths Student Union Website 

Description

As Course Representative this student has acted as an essential link between students, the Students’ Union and the University. Course Representatives are responsible for gathering and reporting on feedback from students on their programme to Department Student Coordinators.

Criteria

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have

• Been appointed to the role in accordance with Students' Union procedures
• Completed training provided by the Students' Union
• Attended required Staff/Student Forum meetings
• Provided feedback formally and informally to Department Student Coordinators, and the Students' Union when required

How do I find out more? 

Contact Maheda on democracy@goldsmithssu.org / maheda@goldsmithssu.org  

Description 

Part-time elected Students' Union Officers are elected via a cross-campus ballot. It is a voluntary position. As a Part-time Students' Union Officer this student represented students according to the remit and manifesto that they have been elected upon via attendance at University committees and the Student Assembly. 

Criteria 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have attended 50% of relevant committees, inclusive of Student Assembly and University Committees. 

How do I find out more? 

Activity Organiser: Maheda (democracy@goldsmithssu.org) 

Visit the Goldsmiths Student Union Website 

Description 

Part-time elected Students' Union Officers are elected via a cross-campus ballot. It is a voluntary position. As a Part-time Students' Union Officer this student represented students according to the remit and manifesto that they have been elected upon via attendance at University committees and the Student Assembly. 

Criteria 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have attended 50% of relevant committees, inclusive of Student Assembly and University Committees. 

How do I find out more? 

Activity Organiser: Maheda (democracy@goldsmithssu.org) 

Visit the Goldsmiths Student Union Website 

Description 

CARE Ambassadors support the CARE Project, a culture change initiative that works to empower students to safely respond to any situations of abuse with a focus on sexual violence within the Goldsmiths community and beyond. 

CARE Ambassadors complete training (consisting of an introduction to the CARE Project value and an Active Bystander Training workshop); support the development of the project by attending monthly Focus Groups or engaging in alternative feedback and engagement tools (offering student input to inform the strategy and priorities of the Project); propose and implement activities under the CARE Project; and participate in approximately 20 hours of volunteering on CARE initiatives per academic year (including event management, community building, outreach, and campaigns work). 

CARE Ambassadors learn how to implement culture-change projects collaboratively with a trauma-informed and survivor-centred approach. 

Criteria 

• An induction session into the history of the project with Beatrix - CARE Project Coordinator 

• Active Bystander Training delivered by Peer Facilitators 

• Attend monthly Focus Groups or engage in alternative feedback and engagement tools 

• Commit to approximately 20 hours of volunteering on CARE initiatives per academic year 

How do I find out more? 

CARE Project Coordinator - Beatrix Konyves | beatrix@goldsmithssu.org  

Find out more about the CARE Project. Contact bystander@goldsmithssu.org if you’d like any further information. 

Faculty Student Coordinators (SSCs) are paid student representative roles where students work 60 hours per year (20 hours per term) to collect and give feedback to/from Subject Student Coordinators (SSCs) and Associate Head of Schools.

There are three FSCs per year (one per school) who are managed by the Student Voice Coordinator at the SU. The FSCs work closely with Associate Head of Schools to discuss and tackle student feedback that relates to academic issues.

FSCs have a responsibility over SSCs in that they gather feedback from SSCs and disseminate it where relevant.

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have:

• Been appointed to the role in accordance with Students' Union procedures
• Submit two termly feedback reports to the Students' Union completed individually
• Attended school-level meetings as well as other departmental and/or school meetings where required
• Attend Student Union meetings where relevant (e.g. Education Committee)
• Actively seek and give feedback to students and staff in their school

How do I find out more? 

Contact Maheda on democracy@goldsmithssu.org / maheda@goldsmithssu.org  

Postgraduate Research (PGR) reps work in the same way as a Department Student Coordinator, however they are specifically for students on postgraduate research courses (e.g. PhDs or research masters).

They gather and give feedback to and from staff and students. They work 60 hours per year (20 per term) and must attend meetings (with the College and the SU), write reports at the end of each term, and work with their departments to tackle student issues.

To gain recognition on your HEAR you must have

• Been appointed to the role in accordance with Students' Union procedures
• Submitted two termly feedback reports to the Students' Union completed individually
• Attended Student Staff Forums as well as other departmental meetings where required
• Actively seek and give feedback to students and staff in their department

How do I find out more? 

Contact Maheda on democracy@goldsmithssu.org / maheda@goldsmithssu.org  

Description: 

The Union Chair is the chair of the Student Forum, the body that holds elected officers to account. Union Chair will also go through submitted motions and ensure they end up at the right democratic meetings. This part-time, voluntary role includes chairing meetings, attending university Council and Academic Board Meetings, and providing consultation on submitted motions. 

Criteria: 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have been elected to the role in accordance with Students' Union procedures 

• Chaired/attended Student Forum (Three meetings a year) 
   

• Chaired/attended the Annual General Meeting and any additional Open Meetings 
   

• Attended University Council and Academic Board Meetings 
   

• Completed all training sessions offered by the SU and the University 
   

• Maintained regular communication with the SU via email, providing consultation on submitted motions 

Description 

Part-time elected Students' Union Officers are elected via a cross-campus ballot. It is a voluntary position. As a Part-time Students' Union Officer this student represented students according to the remit and manifesto that they have been elected upon via attendance at University committees and the Student Assembly. 

Criteria 

To gain recognition on your HEAR, you must have attended 50% of relevant committees, inclusive of Student Assembly and University Committees. 

How do I find out more? 

Activity Organiser: Maheda (democracy@goldsmithssu.org) 

Visit the Goldsmiths Student Union Website 

Description 

The CARE Project is a culture change initiative that works to empower students to safely respond to any situations of abuse with a focus on sexual violence within the Goldsmiths community and beyond. 

Peer Facilitators are responsible for delivering trauma-informed and survivor-centred Active Bystander Training sessions to the Goldsmiths community and beyond. They also support ongoing evaluation and promotion of the CARE Project. As well as creating Community Events relevant to the student body to engage them further and keep them connected to the project.  

Criteria 

• Attend Peer Facilitator Training which includes trauma-informed facilitation and self-care as a facilitator 

• Participate in weekly team meetings 

• Lead trauma-informed Active Bystander workshops for the Goldsmiths community and beyond 

• Participate in project outreach activities such as holding stalls across campus 

• Provide ongoing feedback and support evaluation of the CARE Project 

• Propose and implement other activities and events relevant to the CARE Project. 

Who to contact 

CARE Project Coordinator - Beatrix Konyves | beatrix@goldsmithssu.org