Applications are now closed for August 2025.
Go behind the scenes at the Royal Observatory!
Work experience is a great way to get a feel for a profession, so if you're curious about what we do at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, then why not apply for a work experience placement!
The National Maritime Museum also offers work experience placements. Head here for more information.
Tell me more!
Our work experience placement offers secondary students from Year 10 - 13 the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Royal Observatory Greenwich to see what we do on a day-to-day basis and what our various programmes, both formal and informal, offer to visitors. The successful applicant will spend one week at the Observatory in August (exact dates will be confirmed with the successful applicants).
What would a work experience student do?
A work experience student will learn more about astronomy and science communication and will be involved in a number of things including, but not limited to,
- creating posts for the official Royal Observatory Greenwich X account (@ROGAstronomers)
- sitting in on some onsite sessions for schools and the public, evaluating the sessions and suggesting improvements. The sessions you'll sit in on include planetarium shows and/or workshops.
- writing a script of what's in the night sky for a particular month to be included in our Look Up! podcast.
- chatting with one of the astronomers to find out about what it's like to be an astronomer. You'll be able to ask them any university or careers related questions you may have.
How many places do you have?
Presently, we are only able to offer six students work experience placements at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, covering three weeks in August with two students each week.
Will all activities take place onsite at the Observatory?
The activities you will be involved in may take place online, onsite or may be a hybrid (this will be discussed with the successful applicant). Wednesdays will be a work from home day.
How do I apply?
Applications for placements in August 2025 are now closed. If you have any questions please get in touch with the team via ROGEducation@rmg.co.uk.
