UMS RESEARCH ACADEMY

At UMS, we’re passionate about shaping the future of cross-cultural digital marketing by empowering the next generation of leaders. We know that young talent often leave their studies with big ideas but little real-world experience — and that’s where the UMS Research Academy steps in.

Through our partnerships with universities, career agencies, and government organizations, we offer students and recent graduates hands-on opportunities to tackle real-world challenges. Working directly with UMS senior partners, our global network, and clients, they gain invaluable skills, industry insights, and international exposure to jumpstart their careers in digital marketing.

This practical work experience that students can gain by working on live client projects for UMS, is combined with ongoing collaborative research projects in the following areas:

Employability

Soft Skills, Interview Technique, Graduate Recruitment

International Student Experience

On Campus + Digital Channels

Student Journey Life Cycle

Digital Recruitment Channel Strategy

Alumni Engagement Strategy

Case Study Interviews + Social UGC

International Study Experience Program Development

Exchanges + Research

Our Program Areas

Comprehensive programs designed to bridge academic learning with industry practice

University Programs

Government Programmes

Internship and Career Agencies

UMS Research Academy is proud to partner with leading universities to offer internship programmes, mentorship, and career development initiatives that equip students for the competitive global job market. Our university collaborations include:

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

University of Melbourne

Through these partnerships, students gain practical experience in real industry projects and career-focused internships. We help students build and develop the skills needed to succeed in international business environments and expand their professional networks.

In Their Words

Hear from our program participants about their transformative experiences

Zoe Lit

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2025

Learning first-hand about business and China’s digital transformation has been an invaluable experience.

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Mackenzie Shortland

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2025

This experience has made me amuch more adaptable and globally-minded marketer.

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Jodie-Anne Hyatt

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2025

Since starting at UMS l have gainedso much new knowledge aboutdifferent markets worldwide.

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Brandon Jost Turei

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2024

In UMS, the fexibility of the workallowed me to expand on theknowledge l garnered from my ONstudies.

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Aidan Young

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2024

This project has pushed me toexplore my creative side and unlock askill set l didn't know existed in me.

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Phillip Kosetatino

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2023

The internship with UMS has been agreat opportunity to learn about thedesign industry abroad.

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Harman Kaur

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2022

In UMS, I knew the work l was doingwas meaningful and made a realdifference.

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Kevin Li

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2021

UMS showed me how tech bridgesNewZealand and China and let mepractice data-driven marketing on aglobal stage.

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Meghan Price

Participant of UMS Internship Program 2020

This hands-on experience in across-cultural workplace provided mewith a unique understanding of theChina market.

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