2012 Student Internship Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated student with good attention to detail to assist with the preparation of a Sustainable Transport Guide for North Terrace, Roseworthy and Waite campuses. The role will include campus site visits, data gathering and presentation in excel database and map based formats. 

Experience and skills in using Microsoft Excel is essential. Appreciation for sustainable transport modes including cycling, walking and public transport is desired.

This is a paid internship over the 2012 exam and mid-semester break period for a maximum of 14 days. Starting between Monday 18 June and Friday 13 July 2012, negotiable. 

Please send expressions of interest with attached resume to libby.dowling@adelaide.edu.au by 3pm Friday 8 June 2012. 

2011 Student Internships

Bec undertook a review of the University's Sustainability Policy as part of a student internship. Her work involved reviewing University sustainability policies across Australia and around the world to create a benchmark framework for the University of Adelaide to consider when reviewing the policy. 

Ryan undertook an internship with the Office of Sustainability – as part of the ‘Community Engagement’ course – in the Winter semester break 2011.

As part of his assessment, Ryan produced a short video on sustainability at the University below - enjoy!

YouTube Video here.

If you are interested in undertaking an internship with the Office of Sustainability, please contact us on 8303 3763 or ecoversity@adelaide.edu.au

2010 Student Internship

In 2010 mid-semester break, The Office of Sustainability ran a two week paid internship program investigating the water efficiency and waste practices at the North Terrace campus of The University of Adelaide. The purpose was to gain a better understanding of the following sustainability elements:

1. Water efficiency – the water efficiency of equipment and fittings, primarily in restrooms but also kitchens and catering areas.
2. Waste infrastructure and practices – the type of waste collection and recycling occurring across the variety of spaces, specifically in buildings (offices, lecture theatres, laboratories etc).

Three students took part in the 2 week program and presented two well researched papers which are used by the Office of Sustainability to help prioritise footprint reduction projects.