Host organisation: Art Collection, University of Stirling
Project title: Research and Documentation Intern: The Story of Stirling
Project description

The University of Stirling Collections are seeking a research and documentation intern to help us tell the story of our collection’s history. In preparation of our 60th anniversary, the Collections seek the help of a research intern to search through our archives, and the archives of the University to pull out stories that help Illustrate the history and development of our University collection. With your help, we’ll be using this to create a small publication, that will celebrate our anniversary in 2027.

Outputs

A brief history of the collection, including stories from the archive about the founding ethos of the art on campus.

Location
Hybrid. While lots of this work can be done from home, some in-person working will be required to access the archives.
Benefits to the researcher

Researchers will gain insights into the everyday work of a university museum, gallery and archive and receive networking opportunities to connect with other GLAM professionals.

This short-term research project will allow an intern to support the development of a publication.

Key relationships

The intern will work with Art Collection staff including the Head of University Collections, Deputy Head of University Collections, Research and Documentation officer and Collections Officer.

The intern will work across Culture on Campus with a range of colleagues including curators and archivists. In addition, they will be in contact with academics in the institution to assist in the research work needed for the project.

The research element of the project will also involve contact with artists and curators at other institutions.

Timescale

Start date (or must start by): Flexible

End date (or must end by): Flexible

Work structure: Flexible

Subject areas

This opportunity would be relevant to the following subject areas:

Visual Arts; Curating; Museum and Gallery Studies; Art History; Cultural Studies and Pop Culture; Information and Knowledge Management; Archives; Cultural History; Textual Editing and Bibliography; Media and Communication Studies. 

Person specification

A1. Knowledge Base
  • Essential: Research methods – theoretical knowledge; Research methods – Practical application; Information seeking; Information literacy and management.
  • Desirable: Subject Knowledge.
A2. Cognitive Abilities
  • Essential: Problem Solving.
A3. Creativity
  • Essential: Inquiring minds.
B1. Personal qualities
  • Essential: Enthusiasm; Integrity; Self-confidence.
  • Desirable: Perseverance
B2. Self management
  • Essential: Preparation and prioritisation; Commitment to research; Time management.
B3. Professional & career development
  • Desirable: Continuing professional development; Responsiveness to opportunities..
C1. Professional conduct
  • Essential: Health and Safety; Ethics, principles and sustainability; Respect and confidentiality. 
C2. Research management
  • Essential: Project planning and delivery.
  • Desirable: Research Strategy.
D1. Working with others
  • Essential: Collegiality; Team working; Collaboration; Equality and diversity.

First published: 9 October 2025

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