Enhancing employability and engagement in a student-centred learning environment: insights from the MDX internship scheme
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Trestian, R., Shayesteh, H., Tims, J. and Shah, P. 2025. Enhancing employability and engagement in a student-centred learning environment: insights from the MDX internship scheme. 2025 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON). London 22 - 25 Apr 2025 IEEE.
Type | Conference paper |
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Title | Enhancing employability and engagement in a student-centred learning environment: insights from the MDX internship scheme |
Authors | Trestian, R., Shayesteh, H., Tims, J. and Shah, P. |
Abstract | The higher education sector faces significant challenges, including the need to enhance student employability, engagement, and financial accessibility. Universities must equip graduates with both academic knowledge and practical skills while addressing financial barriers that hinder many students’ progress. The MDX Internship Scheme, launched at Middlesex University in January 2024, responds to these challenges by offering paid, discipline-specific internships that integrate practical work experience with academic learning. The scheme enhances students’ career readiness by enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, develop essential skills such as teamwork and problem-solving, and build confidence through project achievements. Moreover, the internships alleviate financial burdens and foster a sense of belonging. |
Keywords | Engineering Education; STEM; Internships; Higher Education; Employability Skills; Transferable Skills |
Sustainable Development Goals | 4 Quality education |
11 Sustainable cities and communities | |
3 Good health and well-being | |
13 Climate action | |
7 Affordable and clean energy | |
12 Responsible consumption and production | |
10 Reduced inequalities | |
5 Gender equality | |
16 Peace, justice and strong institutions | |
8 Decent work and economic growth | |
1 No poverty | |
17 Partnerships for the goals | |
15 Life on land | |
Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
Research Group | London Digital Twin Research Centre |
Conference | 2025 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) |
Publisher | IEEE |
Copyright Year | 2025 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 20 Dec 2024 |
Deposited | 17 Feb 2025 |
Output status | Accepted |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
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