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Study and explore
May 16, 2014
Gael Bateman: student and explorer. I am one of those people with multiple interests that change from season to season; I don’t have a thing, like so many people appear to have in this modern world, which helps to define them. But I do love exploring. Exploring ideas, places, people, cultures, identities, foods and experiences – …
Why I love conferences
April 17, 2014
Hannah Murray explains how academic networking helps her PhD. Since starting my PhD last October, I’ve been part of a great research community of postgraduate students. We meet once a week to discuss a chapter of someone’s thesis and then attend a guest lecture usually followed by a trip to the pub. One of the …
International media and international travel
March 14, 2014
Malvina-Sofia Nicolaou explains what it’s like being an International Media and Communications student. Being a Fresher can be a daunting and an overwhelming experience for some whereas others find it easier to adjust to their new environment. For me, it was a mixture of “oh my god where is everything”,” this place is huge” to …
For the love of the Gothic Revival
March 11, 2014
Dr Ayla Lepine explains how she started studying History and English in Canada and ended up in The University of Nottingham Art History department. When I began my BA at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada I was unshakably determined that I would complete a double major in History and English Literature and …
Why I chose to study History
February 11, 2014
Faye Haslam explains why she’d tell her 18 year-old self to study History. I have always enjoyed learning about history, exploring more about our heritage and how the past has shaped who we are today. When it came to deciding what to study at university, although I looked into pursuing a science subject, I ultimately …
What I love most about my PhD
Rebecca Maryan on research, archives and travel. Doing a PhD in Medieval History means I get to travel to lots of different libraries and archives all over the UK. I spend a lot of time in Oxford, Cambridge and London, enjoying the excellent wealth of material housed in beautiful surroundings. I’ve also been as far …
Love studying outside of the lab
February 10, 2014
Katherine Haywood explains how life outside the lab can help your studies and research. When most people think of a Chemistry PhD they probably think of hours on end in the lab, stuck to your bench, churning out reaction after reaction, and this might turn some undergraduates off continuing a subject they enjoy. Although this …
Making a difference through Nursing
January 28, 2014
Helena Bernard explains how a career in Nursing combines her love of science and her desire to make a difference. Nursing is not a glamorous profession, nor is it well paid considering the long hours and hard work required. Yet, I chose to study nursing because I had the desire to apply my most loved …
English, linguistics and speech therapy
January 21, 2014
First year student Hannah Smith explains what’s so great about linguistics. When I first started university, I would never in a million years have expected to find myself writing for a blog entitled ‘study what you love’ on the topic of linguistics! When I researched degrees in my subject area I loved the holistic approach …
It’s more about your skills than your degree subject
June 5, 2013
Your degree subject isn’t the most important thing on your application, says graduate recruiter Richard Waite from Grant Thornton. Having been a graduate recruiter for the last six year it’s fair to say I have seen my fair share of great applications, and the not so great. When I meet a candidate out on campus …