Micro internship programme

Micro internships are offered by external organisations, covering a wide range of projects and disciplines. They give you the chance to work on exciting projects in areas such as marketing strategy and implementation, UX/UI design, data analysis, SEO, web content creation, wireframing, and social media management. This programme provides you with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world industry practices, enhancing your skills and employability.

The time commitment for each micro internship will be no more than 6 hours per week, spanning up to 8 weeks. In return for your dedication and contribution, you will receive a £500 bursary upon successful completion of the internship.

You will be expected to submit a short weekly email update to track your progress, which will also contribute to your Personal Best London record.

Gelsi Santiago Da Gloria, service design innovation student, said:

It has been a pleasure to be part of this micro internship! I have had the opportunity to work on many interesting tasks, with one personal favourite being co-leading a user feedback workshop working with the founders of my partner organisation. Not to mention that the workshop was run at Plexal, a thriving and exciting community of entrepreneurs, all working towards their business goals, which added to making this a superb experience.

I would definitely recommend and encourage all students to apply for the Micro Internships, it’s an opportunity for students to develop professionally and personally while still receiving constant support and guidance from the university staff at Future Space.

This programme presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to gain work experience in the UK, expand their professional network, or make a career change.

Glenn Stephenson, co-founder at Fluid Focus, said:

Partnering with Loughborough’s micro-internship programme gave us access to two outstanding Data Analyst interns who made an immediate impact on our early-stage startup. They helped us build the foundations of our product analytics, enabling us to track and understand critical user behaviours like onboarding, re-engagement, retention, and churn - areas we previously lacked clear visibility on. What also impressed us was their initiative, energy, and sharp thinking; they didn’t just deliver assigned tasks but challenged assumptions, raised fresh ideas, and proactively identified areas for improvement. Their contributions gave us meaningful user intelligence at a pivotal growth stage, providing real, tangible business value we continue to benefit from.

You can also learn more about the impact and benefits of micro internships through this short case study of a previous micro internship completed by Komal Ghai.