Employability and Engineering in Toulouse – The capital of Aeronautics and Space
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 29/05/24 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips, Employability trips, Extra-curricular opportunities
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Media
Ref: 10008755
Dates
Departure Date: 18/11/24
Return Date: 21/11/24
Costs
£365: the estimated cost for travel and accommodation (excluding DMU Global funding). Students will also be required to pay for: UK and in-country transfers, visits, food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £200
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms in a hostel/hotel booked by DMU
Travel: Flights booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Regina Toth - regina.toth@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay £165 as a contribution towards the cost of travel and accommodation after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £3 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Eligibility
All students from the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development are eligible to participate on this opportunity. If the trip is oversubscribed, priority will be given to undergraduate students. There is a maximum of 30 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
This trip aims to enhance student employability and raise awareness of work experience, internship and placement opportunities in the Engineering sector, as well as explore various job roles and careers Engineering students can enter after graduation. As part of the trip, there will be the following:
There will also be a range of optional/recommended activities for students including a visit to Airbus Factory in Blagnac, to discover the latest generation of Airbus aircraft. This will include a presentation of the on the history of Toulouse aviation, a tour of the 700 Airbus infrastructure and a visit to the A350XWB assembly line. Furthermore, a trip to the Cite L’Espace will provide an opportunity to explore the life of an astronaut and view real space craft such as the Mir Space station.
As part of the trip there is also the plan to arrange an employability talk and Q&A with a DMU alumni based in Toulouse. There will also be an employability a workshop delivered at ISAE-SUPAERO, as well as opportunities for peer-to-peer mentoring throughout the week
Why take part?
Toulouse is commonly known as the European capital of Aerospace and Aeronautics Engineering with world-leading companies such as Airbus and Collins Aerospace operating in the area. Our exclusive tour of the Collins Aerospace facility will give the students unique insight into the work of an Engineer in these fields and they will get to hear first-hand from professionals about their job, informing students of their choices after graduation and exposing them to a highly technical, industry specific environment.
Toulouse is a vibrant and culturally rich city filled with amazing architecture, colorful markets, French food, and chic boutiques. It has an ancient historic centre with the panoramic Garonne flowing through it, perfect for walks and exploring, and cosy cafes and unique bars to enjoy for those more interested in soaking in the French atmosphere while sipping a coffee or cocktail.
Learning objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of skills and knowledge that enhance your studies. Through participation in this trip to France we expect that you will enhance your knowledge of work experience opportunities, gain insight into STEM/Engineering career journeys and different job roles. In addition, we expect that students will develop communication, networking and professional conduct, skills and build confidence and improve motivation to pursue further DMU Careers activities.
Pre-trip, students will be encouraged to attend the workshops offered by the CEM Placements Team in the Summer and in Term 1 to help them build their CV, learn about cover letter writing and to create a well-built LinkedIn Profile, which they can use to connect with people from the industry they will meet on the trip.
Post Trip, students will be required to attend a De-brief where they will be asked to sum up their experiences, highlighting what they learned and how this will impact their placement/job searching going forward. The Team will also offer 1:1 appointments to advise students and support with their placement searching. Students will also have the opportunity to join the CEM Placement Mentoring Scheme.
Cultural activities
During the trip there will be the opportunity to visit some of the culture highlights that Toulouse has to offer! Runway of Giants is a unique cultural venue which highlights and publicises aeronautical adventure and is dedicated to the pioneers of aviation.
Other cultural highlights include the Basilica of Saint-Sernin which is one of the largest churches of it’s kind in Europe, UNESCO World Heritage site the Canal du Midi which links Toulouse and the Mediterranean Sea, and Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Toulouse which crosses the banks of the river Garonne.