TeamWork gives you international experience in a flexible way. As part of a TeamWork team, you will collaborate with up to 7 other students from across the EUTOPIA alliance.
You’ll be working together on a project or challenge for a company or organisation. Projects are part-time and virtual, which means you can still hold a summer job and participate in TeamWork. It also means you get international and intercultural experience, as well as virtual skills to enhance your employability – all without having to travel abroad.
Most projects will be from June to July. TeamWork is open to students from all academic levels (UG, MA, PhD) and all study disciplines. We aim to offer projects that benefit from multiple perspectives, so no matter what you study, your contributions will be valuable. Prior knowledge or experience is not necessary.
Projects are offered by organisations from around the world and from a wide range of sectors, so they will be broad and varied.
Questions and answers
How can TeamWork benefit me as a student?
- It improves your employability skills;
- provides valuable international experience;
- enhances your CV and expands your professional network;
- improves your self-confidence and intercultural understanding;
- and it develops your transferable skills such as communications, team working and problem solving - all in high demand by employers around the world.
How can I participate?
The application is not yet open. When the application opens, you will find a link on this page.
If you have any questions, please contact europe@gu.se
During the application process, you may be asked to confirm your interest and availability or to participate in a short online meeting. Selected applicants will be notified by email
What is the on-boarding programme? What is required?
To help prepare participants, EUTOPIA offers an on-boarding programme. (There will be one required session related to intercultural collaborations and working in teams). There is a (library) of resources also available to you to access when it works best for you. This library includes training videos, documents, links and more that you may find useful before – even during – the project period.
Do I get to choose the project I work on?
Yes and no. If you are selected and attend the mandatory session, you will be asked to rank your top five projects. choices. We do our best to match your skills and interests, but also want to be sure each group has students from a variety of the partners.
What companies and organisations are involved?
These will be announced later.
What language(s) do I need to participate? What language will be used?
English will be the common language used in the teams and with the host organisations. Most of the other participants will not have English as their 1st language, and many of the host organisation contacts won’t be native English speakers. You may find it useful if you know other languages, or socially you may want to practice your language skills with others in your team, but this isn’t required.
I only want to participate if I can work with a specific project/company
Projects are designed for all students from all disciplines to be able to contribute. We hope and expect, therefore, that you are interested in the design and goals of TeamWork.
Will there be a physical meeting?
We cannot guarantee that there will be a physical meet-up.
How much time is expected of me?
During the four weeks of the project period, be prepared to put in about 10 hours a week. The required on-boarding session is two hours.
Will I get paid?
Students from the University of Gothenburg are not paid for TeamWork. However, the programme is designed to allow you to hold a summer job and also participate in TeamWork.
I need to work over the summer. Can I still do TeamWork?
Absolutely. Given that TeamWork is part-time and online, you should still be able to work over the summer. Plan on about 10 hours a week during the four weeks.
I’m not going to be in Sweden over the summer, but will have good internet access where I’ll be. Can I still do TeamWork?
Absolutely. Just be sure if you are in a different time zone that it works for you and your participation in the project.
