Research Internship

THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO GREEN SKILLS FOR JOBS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PARTICIPANTS

About the Research Internship

The Centre for Print Research (CFPR) will be hosting the Future Textiles 2023 Conference, focusing on New Materials, Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainability, from 28 February to 2 March 2023, in Bristol.

Textiles are so ubiquitous, yet their functions have not changed much since the dawn of civilization. Additionally, textiles have received widespread attention as a versatile platform in recent years for future wearable electronics applications. However, they are still far from the requirements of modern-day electronics.

The global textile industry is also often cited as the second most polluting industry after oil, responsible for ~8-10% of global CO2 emission, ~20% water pollution and ~35% microplastic pollution. Therefore, radical new approaches are needed at both material and manufacturing level to transform textiles into highly innovative, sustainable, and intelligent clothing.

This conference will provide a forum for collaborative discussions to address these challenges.

We are looking for an Intern to assist with the organisation and promotion of the conference, areas you could get involved with would include:

Content creation for the website, social media and marketing
Researching, identifying and contacting speakers
Assisting with the creation of the conference publication

You'll receive mentoring and will also get a free space at the conference.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience required

Essential

Completion of Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship
ICT skills; Secondary (desk-based) research
Good organisational skills
Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

An interest in textiles

Number of roles

Deadline for applications

9am Monday 10th October

Application process

Please email Joanna Montgomery, Research Manager for the Centre Fine Print Research joanna2.montgomery@uwe.ac.uk

THIS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO GREEN SKILLS FOR JOBS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PARTICIPANTS

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