Matthew Lumley
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How I developed with the Advantage Award during a pandemic
October 8, 2020
By Sameer Masurkar, MSc Human Factors and Ergonomics, Postgraduate I really wanted to complete the Nottingham Advantage Award. However, it was difficult to fit it in around my Masters course. Then came a global pandemic that added to the challenge. In the end, I achieved my goal and here is how I did it. I decided not …
Five top tips on choosing your Advantage Award modules
October 1, 2020
By Andrea Fernandes, BSc Hons Economics With over 100 Nottingham Advantage Award modules, making decisions on which one to select can seem confusing, or even daunting. However, the sheer range means there is a module for everyone, including you. If you are struggling with making a decision – much like how I did – read …
International students – How the Advantage Award helped me settle in a new country
September 17, 2020
By Pawel Rogowski, BSc Hons Finance, Accounting and Management Reflecting on my time at the University of Nottingham, the Advantage Award has certainly been one of the highlights. With so many modules to choose from, everyone can find something they like or would like to try. So you should get involved in the scheme. Moving …
A new module to help you transition into the workplace
September 10, 2020
By Cyrielle Mevel, Nottingham Advantage Award co-ordinator The Careers and Employability Service provides invaluable support so that you can find your career path and be successful in the recruitment process. To complement what we do – and because the workplace is changing so rapidly – I decided to create this new module – Transitioning into the …
The Nottingham Advantage Award in 2019/20
August 27, 2020
By Matt Lumley, Nottingham Advantage Award officer This year was like no other. The pandemic turned the Advantage Award – like the rest of the University – into a virtual experience. Despite this, we are pleased to report that the Award continued to be a success. Here are a few things you may have missed along the way. You completed your …
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