Micro Internships: Information for employers

The interns provided a valuable and unique perspective. Connor Bryant, CEO, Rubbish Ideas

Micro Internships are short-term, project-based opportunities that connect your organisation with University of Bath students ready to make a difference. Whether you need insight on a specific challenge, support with a new initiative, or a fresh perspective on your work, a Micro Internship delivers meaningful results in just 35 hours or less.

Micro Internships in numbers

Employers who host Micro Interns have a universally positive experience.

of employers said their intern met expectations.

14 employers hosted a Micro Intern in 2025-26, and 10 of them completed a feedback form to tell us about their experience.

of employers would host a Micro Intern again.

Every employer who hosted a Micro Intern in 2025-26 would host one again.

of employers recommend hosting a Micro Intern.

Every Micro Intern employer in 2025-26 would recommend hosting an intern to another organisation.

Micro Internship options

There are two routes if you are interested in hosting Micro Internships.

University-funded

Funded through the University of Bath Alumni Fund, these Micro Internships provide students with valuable work experience opportunities that may not otherwise exist without University support. This funding is primarily intended to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access talented University of Bath students and benefit from fresh perspectives and specialist skills.

Host-funded

Larger organisations can also engage with University of Bath students by funding their own Micro Internship opportunities. Host-funded internships help us expand the range of opportunities available to students while enabling organisations to access motivated student talent for short-term projects.

The benefits of hosting a Micro Intern

When you host a Micro Internship, we provide:

support with advertising opportunities, applications and shortlisting
student onboarding and preparation prior to the internship
guidance on relevant HR and employment processes -dedicated support throughout the internship process

Sarah Eggleston, Founder, fflow

Why host a Micro Intern

Micro Interns can bring a number of benefits to your business.

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Fresh perspectives. Students bring current academic knowledge, creativity and new ideas to your organisation and projects
Meaningful project outcomes. Ideal for short-term projects with clearly defined objectives and tangible deliverables
Flexible delivery. Micro Internships can be completed over a concentrated period or delivered flexibly to meet organisational needs
Access future talent. Build relationships with skilled University of Bath students and raise awareness of your organisation among potential future recruits

University of Bath panorama in autumn — Jon Matthews CEO, Career Innovation

Suitable projects

Micro Internships are ideal for focused projects across a range of areas.

Data, AI and digital innovation
Marketing, content and communications
Research and business insights
Sustainability and social impact
Process improvement and operations
Engineering and technical projects
Community engagement and stakeholder relations

How it works

From promotion and recruitment to onboarding and support, we're here to make the process straightforward and efficient:

Discuss your project with the Internships Officer, and submit an Expression of Interest.
We advertise your opportunity to all University of Bath students, including directly contacting students who have registered an interest in completing a Micro Internship.
Students apply and are shortlisted (if required).
You interview and assess the candidates, and select your intern(s).
We support onboarding, including completing Right To Work checks, and the internship begins.

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Programme timeline

Micro Internships typically run during the vacation periods in each semester.

While Micro Internships are designed to be flexible, we understand that some projects are time-sensitive so you may adjust the internship dates to ensure the opportunity aligns with your needs.

We’re currently looking for opportunities to run in Winter 2026-27. If you're not quite ready to host, but want to explore future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

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Other ways to work with us

Micro Internships are just one way to engage with University of Bath students.

Students talking to employers at a Careers Fair

Whether you're recruiting talent, promoting your organisation, or looking to raise your profile on campus, we offer a range of opportunities to connect with our students.