A passion for cybersecurity
December 20, 2023
Binitha John, a researcher in the School of Computer Science, tells us about her placement project at DataMango. I first learned about the Researcher Academy’s Postgraduate Placements during one of the social events organised by the science department for PGT students. Upon speaking with a representative, I discovered that I had already signed up to …
Evaluation of business support programmes? No problem!
September 7, 2023
Sanjana Hiremath shares her experience of a Researcher Academy postgraduate placement. When you get a chance to work with academics at three universities, you take it! I’ve always been interested to know more about how large institutions handle their funds and ensure the governance and integrity of their support programmes. A Researcher Academy postgraduate placement …
Challenging one’s comfort zones
August 17, 2023
Aleena Raja on her experience of a Researcher Academy Placement at Runo Franchising. Challenging one’s comfort zones and having the vigour to explore and learn are certainly major determinants of success. Such has been my journey of working as a project marketing strategist with Runo Franchising – a student placement that came my way via …
Embracing opportunities
July 24, 2023
Sharon Gadde, a NUBS postgraduate, on her Researcher Academy placement at Maber Architects. I first heard about the Researcher Academy’s Postgraduate Placements from the university’s career department before I physically joined the university. They urged me to make the most of my time in Nottingham by seizing all the chances to grow personally and acquire …
Create. Connect. Collaborate.
June 29, 2023
Mahima Udani, a postgraduate in Nottingham University Business School, on her Researcher Academy placement with Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). I’d always hoped for an internship that would not only challenge me professionally but also provide valuable insights and experiences. Little did I know that my six-month journey as a Marketing Consultancy Intern with …
From failure to triumph: revitalizing a placement through innovative planning and collaborative efforts
June 22, 2023
Murtaza Mohammadi, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, on his Researcher Academy placement with Bow Window Films Ltd. In the professional realm, unforeseen circumstances often disrupt carefully devised plans. However, it is during these challenging situations that our true capabilities and potential come to the forefront. In this blog post, I intend …
Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing: My Journey with Loopwheels
June 12, 2023
Tanveer Ahmed, a postgraduate student in Nottingham University Business School, shares his Researcher Academy placement experience with us. When I first learned about the Researcher Academy’s Postgraduate Placements, I was immediately captivated by the opportunity it presented. Little did I know that this experience would take me on an extraordinary journey with Loopwheels, a groundbreaking …
How a postgraduate researcher helped us focus on the next step for our business
March 30, 2023
A blog from Grace Holland of Cultivate IT about the experience of hosting a postgraduate placement student. As a small business with ambitious plans, we were excited to learn about the Researcher Academy’s Postgraduate Placements programme at the University of Nottingham. At Cultivate IT, we have been helping schools and businesses with IT support for over …
Discovering the value of good company culture
March 23, 2023
Shafira Andriani shares her experiences of a postgraduate placement at Leonard Design Architects. I had just completed my master’s study and was waiting for graduation when the placement opportunity knocked. I first stepped foot in the UK in 2021 full of passion to pursue study in MArch Architecture and Sustainable Design. Being able to study …
Gaining confidence through two placement experiences
March 6, 2023
Adeola Oyewale shares her experience of two postgraduate engineering placements organised by the Researcher Academy. I am Adeola, a full-time software developer who came from Nigeria, my home country, to get a Master’s Degree in Electronic, Communications and Computer Engineering at the University of Nottingham. While studying, I was lucky to get working experience through …
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