Employers value OU students for their diverse perspectives, as well as for their skills and qualities, and many aim to create more diverse workforces to include those perspectives. Some roles require people with specific characteristics and/or lived experiences. Below are some of the current roles from employers seeking to increase diversity or gain insights into a range of societal factors and individual characteristics. Please also take a look at our external events page which includes numerous events with a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Workforce Equity and Inclusion Internship | Inclusion Scotland | Glasgow/Inverness | Apply by 14 September
The successful applicant will assist the Workplace Equity and Inclusion Lead with delivering activities which improve the equality of opportunity for colleagues to deliver their roles. One of the key activities will be helping deliver a new support mechanism for disabled colleagues and volunteer to request reasonable adjustments. It will involve practical and administrative tasks required to deliver the support.
Graduate Careers Event | STEM Women | London | Apply by 9 October
Join like-minded individuals in London to network with outstanding graduate employers. Each employer will have a stall for you to visit and chat to their recruitment teams. Discover internships and graduate career opportunities, ask questions, and get a head start on your dream career.
John Crook Scholarships | University of Cambridge | Cambridge | Apply by 15 October
The John Crook Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for first-generation university students with exceptional academic records to spend two years studying at St John’s after the completion of their first degree.
The Scholarship is aimed at outstanding students who did not consider Cambridge when initially applying to university. Usually one scholarship is awarded each year, and depending on your financial circumstances it will cover up to the full costs of your studies, including tuition fees and living costs, for two years.
