The AIP & University of Melbourne codeveloped Master of Food and Packaging Innovation includes an internship subject which the students are offered to gain real industry based practical experience before they graduate.
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This unique placement opportunity, provides access to some of Australia’s most well-known brands and state-of- the-art facilities. The placement may include access to leading manufacturing sites in packaging and innovation. One of the AIP Members, Anhely Millan MAIP, Head of Packaging Sustainability, DBG Beauty took the opportunity and reach out to the AIP for an intern.
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“This experience provided students with valuable insight into the challenges faced by the packaging industry, particularly within the beauty sector, where there is a wide variety of packaging formats and materials. It also gave them the opportunity to learn about global regulations, as well as the complexities of data collection and regulatory reporting. At DBG, we are grateful for the opportunity to host students who supported us in closing knowledge and data gaps, enabling us to continue improving how we design packaging and meet our regulatory obligations across all the markets in which we operate.”
Anhely Millan MAIP
Head of Packaging & Sustainability
DBG Beauty
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“My internship at DBG Health provided valuable insight into how packaging sustainability is implemented within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. While frameworks such as APCO, ARL, and PREP offer structured guidance, I observed that real-world application involves navigating complex trade-offs between product safety, regulatory requirements, material limitations, and supply chain dependencies. Through hands-on experience in recyclability assessments and packaging data analysis, I developed a deeper understanding that sustainability is not solely a design challenge, but a system-level issue influenced by infrastructure, data quality, and industry constraints. This experience has strengthened my interest in pursuing a career in packaging, where science, sustainability, and compliance intersect to drive practical outcomes.”
Afroza Sultana – Packaging Intern
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