Get involved
We collaborate closely with students from the University of Hertfordshire to design and deliver programmes that are engaging, meaningful and impactful. We encourage students to get involved and take on vital roles within the team and the wider University. Your input matters. Discover how you can inspire others to reach their full potential by checking out the roles below.
WASS Student Ambassadors
Widening Access and Student Success (WASS) ambassadors play a key role in helping participants to become fully aware of their capacity to succeed in education. You'll help them to gain a realistic, but ambitious, insight into the range of opportunities available. Ambassadors can provide a relatable and transformative experience for the learners who attend our programmes.
As a WASS ambassador, your work is mainly focused on children and young people. You'll be involved in informing and advising participants about higher education. It's important that our ambassadors understand some of the barriers our learners may face, both now and in the future. Student ambassadors represent the University of Hertfordshire and promote a positive view of higher education as a whole.
Ambassadors are recruited throughout the academic year, based on the needs of the programmes we run. Visit our Aspire Higher page for the latest updates and access the application portal.
Key benefits:
- gain experience of working with primary and secondary aged students
- great training and personal development opportunities
- develop leadership, presentation and communication skills
- be a role model to aspiring university students
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about becoming a WASS ambassador, please email wassambassadors@herts.ac.uk.
A life-changing experience that opens doors to new experiences, supported by a team that treats you like family.
Jay, ambassador
How informative and useful it was and getting to talk to the current and ex university students
Year 12 student, Wayfinder Day
Race Equity Student Advocates
The Race Equity Student Advocates (RESAs) support and inspire students from racially minoritised backgrounds and help the University to understand their lived experiences. Formerly known as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Student Advocates, the RESAs help staff to develop inclusive and equitable practices across all aspects of the student experience.
We recruit to the roles at the beginning of each academic year and actively encourage applications from students from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds.
Previously, our Race Equity Student Advocates have:
- led our annual Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Careers events including Q&A panels, employability sessions and motivational talks for over 300 students
- supported the creation of events to inspire Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Students’ success e.g. “Dorm room to board room” panel
- conducted focus groups to gain feedback from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students on their experience
- helped staff to gain a better understanding of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students' experiences at University
- worked with our schools to decolonise the curriculum
Key benefits:
- learn how to work within a modern and dynamic organisation
- receive great training and personal development opportunities
- develop leadership, presentation and communication skills
- make a positive difference to the experience of racially minoritised students in higher education
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about this role, please email Amanda Yip on p.y.a.yip@herts.ac.uk
Placement student
Every year we welcome a level 5 student to join the team to complete their placement year. They help to deliver the Widening Access and Student Success programmes, supporting the administration, organisation and marketing of a variety of projects and events. The role is varied, from data entry and analysis to social media marketing. We'll encourage you to contribute to new ideas and initiatives too!
Key benefits:
- gain experience of working in a dynamic team
- receive great training and personal development opportunities
- develop strong organisation, evaluation and communication skills
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about becoming a placement student please email studentsuccess@herts.ac.uk
Widening Access and Student Success has been an amazing placement! The team was very helpful and supportive throughout the year and they made me feel part of the team. I have been involved in many amazing events, projects and training where I have built an excellent skillset for my degree study of Event Management and Tourism.
Jekaterina Zevnovataja (Kate), placement student