Feminist Footnotes
August 1, 2024
By Chiara Rebora Chiara took part in the Summer Research Placement Programme and here she reflects on her experience working in Manuscripts and Special Collections. Expectations of my role? When I began this placement, I felt under-qualified and completely out of my comfort zone. I had to remind myself I was selected for this placement …
The Power of the Workplace – Summer Research Placement Programme
July 25, 2024
By Arwen Jenkins With university life being weeks full of flexibility in terms of your own timetable and independently deciding when to do your work, jumping into a 9 to 5 over the summer holidays was quite a big shift. However, the Summer Research Placement Programme (SRPP) in the Faculty of Arts allowed me to …
What to expect in an academic workplace – Summer Research Placement Programme
July 24, 2024
By Hannah Kane Hannah took part in the Summer Research Placement Programme and here she reflects on her experience working in Manuscripts and Special Collections. The thought of working within an academic setting will likely sound daunting. As a member of the university, the likelihood is that you already possess some of the key skills …