Conference Facilitator Opportunity

We need students from throughout the Lancaster Partnership to apply for the role of Conference Facilitator to support the 6th annual Undergraduate Research Conference. The UG Research Conference is a conference run by students and for students. As a facilitator, you will host, support and facilitate the conference and help ensure it is engaging, exciting and runs smoothly. You will be fully supported in this role with training sessions leading up to the conference and on-the-day support from the conference organisation team. The deadline for applications is 16th December 2024.

What will be expected of you?

You will be asked to attend five online training sessions/meetings between January and March 2025 to prepare you for your role. You will then participate in and support the conference, which will occur online in the mornings of the conference. During the conference, you will work as part of a team of students to facilitate each presenter session and enthuse participants to generate energy and engagement throughout the conference.

What will you get out of the role?

Although the role is voluntary, you will gain a wide range of valuable skills and experience that will look great on your CV, such as teamwork, networking, presentation/hosting, planning and events organisation, and leadership skills. You will also get to meet and work with diverse students worldwide. You can earn points towards your Lancaster Award and ask for a reference for future work opportunities from one of the conference organisers.

If you’d like to apply to support the Conference, please fill in the application form.

New Conference Coordinator - paid opportunity

This year we are introducing a new paid opportunity to those who are keen to support a team of facilitators and coordinate smooth running of the conference. As well as hosting, supporting and facilitating the conference you will assist facilitators within training sessions leading up to the conference and on-the-day. You will have strong communication skills, ability to enthuse the audience as well as generate engagement throughout the conference. We are looking for confident speakers and presenters who will actively engage with the presenters online and encourage lively online conversations around presented research subjects.

The deadline for applications is 29th November 2024. If you'd like to apply for this role, please get in touch via email: ugconference@lancaster.ac.uk

What will be expected of you?

You will be asked to attend five online training sessions/meetings between January and March 2025 to prepare you and others for the role. You will attend and support the conference, which will take place online. During the conference, you will lead a team of students to facilitate each presenter session and enthuse participants to generate energy and engagement throughout the conference.

What will you get out of the role?

This role is paid and open to all Lancaster University students.

You will also gain a wide range of valuable skills and experience which will look great on your CV such as: team working, networking, presentation/hosting, planning and events organisation, as well as leadership skills. You will also get to meet and work with a diverse range of students from across the world.

If you have any queries regarding this role, please send an email to ugconference@lancaster.ac.uk.