Behind the scenes as a Special Collections Assistant
April 17, 2025
Second year Archaeology student, Hannah Gregg, looks back on her placement with Manuscripts and Special Collections which she undertook as part of the Placement Module. My expectations… Like going into any new environment, I was extremely apprehensive before starting, especially as I’d never had experience in the archives before. Moreover, my role as a special …
Behind the Ropes from Poet to Peer
April 8, 2025
What Newstead Abbey Taught Me About Heritage Isobel Anderson, second year Classical Civilisation, looks back on her experience of the Placement Module and her time on placement. From the get-go When I chose to apply for the placement module in my second year, I had no idea I would end up working in one of …
Looking back at the accredited Arts Placement Module
September 18, 2024
A backwards glance Over the last few weeks, the Faculty Placements Team has been busy preparing for the start of term. The accredited Placement Module that the Team supports is running again this year. Whilst planning, we’ve also had time to reflect on last year’s success. 56 students took part in the module. Following teaching …
An Unforgettable Experience at Sinfonia Viva
June 12, 2024
By Ken Zheng How it all started? This all started with the Placement Module from my second-year course. In this module, I learned a lot about different industries and how to improve my communication, time management, and other important skills. These would increase my chances of getting employed by companies I wanted to work for. …