DFN Project SEARCH is a national charity that enables young adults who have a learning disability or autism spectrum condition to secure meaningful permanent employment, with tailored job coaching to help bridge the gap between education and employment. 

In 2025, teams across both the University and the Students’ Union have had the pleasure of meeting and working with some of Project SEARCH’s interns. Positions span across departments of retail, administration, portering, catering, IT, and domestics. 

At QMSU, two SEARCH interns worked on the Students' Union's Finance and Customer Services team respectively, performing a range of tasks from data entry to running building checks. Other Project SEARCH highlights included some brand-new rotations at other QMUL departments, including Department W and the Blizard Institute.

To celebrate the achievements of this year’s interns, Project SEARCH held a graduation ceremony, bringing together interns, mentors, family and friends to reflect on the hard work and progress made.