Internship Project
Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange with Society

Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange with Society

Institution
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Centre for Cultural Techniques
Subject Area
Office for Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange with Society
Availability
04 May – 24 July
18 May – 07 August
 
Internship Modality:
On-site internship in Berlin
Project Supervisor(s)
Xenia Muth
Academic Level
Advanced undergraduate students (from second year)
Graduate students
Language
English
Further Information
Project Type
Public Engagement
Project Content
The Office for Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange with Society at the Centre for Cultural Techniques is the central point of contact at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for methods, questions and programs of transdisciplinary and participatory research and practice. The team supports researchers, students and staff across disciplines in addressing scientific issues in collaboration with society in order to enrich their research and contribute to overcoming social challenges together.

The internships allow one to be part of individual participatory and transdisciplinary research projects, to experience the work of the university’s public and exhibition spaces where science, arts and society meet, or to assist with various university-wide programs for Public and Community Engagement. 
Tasks for Interns
The Office for Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange with Society invites applications for an internship position that will work with transdisciplinary and participatory projects and foster a dialogue between academic research and wider society. This placement offers insight into how universities support public engagement initiatives and participatory research and teaching. 

  • Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of public engagement events within HU Berlin and with external partners (e.g. talks, conference, workshops, exhibitions)
  • Assisting with current HU programs that support public engagement and participatory projects such as “Teaching and Learning with Society”
  • Assisting with development of communication materials for web, social media or print to promote current programs or projects at HU Berlin and externally
  • Researching, writing, editing, translating articles and interviews on various topics and methods in participatory research and public engagement for website and blog
  • Conducting background research on audiences, engagement formats, or best practices
  • Supporting documentation, evaluation, and reporting of engagement activities

Tasks can be adjusted according to the intern’s interests, skills, and learning objectives, where possible.
Academic Level
Advanced undergraduate students (from second year)
Graduate students
Requirements
  • Interest in and/or experience with concepts of transdisciplinary collaboration, participatory research and teaching, public engagement with research, civic and community engagement, community-based research methods
  • Experience in public and community engagement projects
  • Experience with creating communication materials for web, social media or print
  • Experience in event organization and project management is a plus
  • Prior international experience is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to show initiative, work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
  • Reliability and a professional approach to online/digital as well as in-person tasks and events 

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For more information on the Humboldt Internship Program or the project, please contact the program coordinator.