Science Ambassadors Programme

Science Ambassadors is a volunteer programme for second and third-year Science students, and is aimed at enabling academic success, community connection and personal development.

Science Ambassadors work with programme leaders and advisers to help first-year students to settle in socially. As an ambassador, your responsibilities include:

• Assisting to promote the programme.
• Peer-mentor first year Science students.
• Nurturing an environment for positive student experience and academic achievement.
• Fostering an environment that is inclusive of diverse backgrounds.
• Gathering student feedback and participating in evaluations.
• Communicating any issues or concerns with Student Experience Advisers.

• Develop your communication and teamwork skills.
• Add volunteer experience to your CV.
• Engage and connect with fellow first-year science students.
• Receive a letter of recommendation at the end of the year.
• Get involved in the Co-curricular Recognition Programme.

• Currently have a GPA of 5.0 or above. 
• Will be in your second/third year in 2026.
• Remain enrolled in a Science major/degree.
• Commit to 40 hours of volunteering (including training) over the year.
  
• Attend training day in February 2026 at the City Campus (training dates are yet to be confirmed).
• Help at academic and social engagement events.
• Be aware of and up to date about events, university services, and clubs.

Apply by Friday, 31 October 2025 to volunteer to be a Science Ambassador.

Please note that interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible for an earlier outcome on your application.

During the first week of semester one, Smart Start Week, the Science Ambassador Leaders will be in the science foyer from 10am to 2pm. This is a great chance to meet the leaders, ask questions and learn more about university services available during your studies.

For more information follow the Science Ambassadors Programme Facebook page Instagram @science_ambassadors_programme or contact the Student Experience Advisers.