Become a student ambassador for SAMS UHI
Are you confident, enthusiastic and passionate about marine science, SAMS and UHI?
Interested in developing your communication and team work skills?
Would you like to earn some extra money?
Are you a SAMS marine science student in 2nd year or above?
SAMS UHI student ambassadors are the face of our “university on the beach” for prospective students and their families or guests. They engage with prospective students by sharing their experiences of studying marine science at SAMS UHI at public events such as Open Days, school visits and career fairs. They encourage prospective students to “sea the world differently” and consider studying marine science at our top international research institution.
Benefits of being a student ambassador
Not only do student ambassadors play a key role in promoting SAMS UHI and recruiting the best marine science students from around the world, but they also benefit from personal development and CV enhancement opportunities – all whilst earning a bit of extra money! Skills students can develop on the ambassador scheme include:
- >Communication
- >Team work
- >Confidence
- >Presentation
- >Public speaking
- >Marketing
- >Networking
- >Evaluation
How to apply
For more information on the next student ambassador recruitment drive, please contact Pauline Clifford, Marketing Manager, on 01631 559 277 or Pauline.Clifford@sams.ac.uk (Mon-Thurs).
Applicants must be current second, third or fourth year undergraduate marine science students or postgraduate students who completed the SAMS UHI marine science BSc programme.
We hope to recruit a number of former students who have since entered the job market as 'alumni ambassadors' in the coming year. If you are interested to join up, please contact Anuschka Miller.