MA students join us for ‘virtual’ placements
We’re really excited to announce that we have three students working with us on placements this summer. The graduates, from the Heritage Management MA course at Bath Spa University, are tackling different areas of our work.
The opportunity came about because of the lockdown. The students had been booked for on-site placements, but these fell through when all museums closed. The university contacted us in a desperate bid to find virtual placements instead.
Cathy Lewis, Wessex Museums Marketing & Digital Officer, said:
“We jumped at the chance to pilot the placements because one of our key objectives is working with young people and giving them creative, meaningful opportunities. We’re finding it really stimulating to hear what the students have to say, and to see our museums from their perspectives.”
Lauren Doughty
Lauren is working with Wiltshire Museum to create a new website that will feature objects from museums across the whole county.
“I chose this project because I have always loved audio media. The great thing about podcasts is that it is accessible world-wide. So, someone from across the world could listen to a podcast about Wessex Museums which could lead them to visit these museums, recommend them to others, and learn more about this region of England. I am extremely excited to see how I can help Wessex Museums interact with a whole new audience.”
“I chose this project because I have always loved audio media. The great thing about podcasts is that it is accessible world-wide. So, someone from across the world could listen to a podcast about Wessex Museums which could lead them to visit these museums, recommend them to others, and learn more about this region of England. I am extremely excited to see how I can help Wessex Museums interact with a whole new audience.”