Exploring Poison, Crime and Cartoon Cats? Lessons from My Research Placement
August 14, 2024
By William Cox Introduction Throughout the last two years of my time at the University of Nottingham, I have been presented with many opportunities to build and refine my research skills, explore unique historical topics, and engage deeply with primary sources. I successfully applied for the Summer Research Placement Programme, I knew that this placement …
Five Reasons to Apply for the Summer Research Placement Programme
By Hannah Cox For four weeks over summer I undertook a research placement with the Faculty of Arts, assisting Associate Professor in Art History, Mark Rawlinson. My research focus was the photography scene of Los Angeles across the 1960s and 70s. This involved tracing the activity of photographers, galleries and schools within the period, creating …
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 …
Learning English to Teaching English: My Time Working in a Primary School on the Teaching English as an Additional Language Placement
June 24, 2024
By Khadar Jamal The Beginning During my second year of university, I thought this would be a perfect time to search for placements. I checked the Faculty of Arts placement page and saw the Teaching English as an Additional Language placement. I am someone who is strongly considering pursuing teaching as a career after university, …
‘My Guinea Pig’s Bit My Finger’ – My Literacy Support Project Placement
June 12, 2024
By Elizabeth Davis Celebrity status My time volunteering at Rosslyn Park Primary was memorable to say the least. I recall, being welcomed into the classroom by a round of applause, and the children in class shouting out my name. I felt as if I were a celebrity! The children were incredibly welcoming, both in terms …
An Unforgettable Experience at Sinfonia Viva
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. …
My placement experience at John Clifford Primary School
May 31, 2024
By Chen Yao I embarked on a two-month placement, teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) at John Clifford Primary School. My teaching skills are deeply increased by the colourful experience and my appreciation for educational endeavours has really grown. My future career aspirations are also more clear after taking part in the placement. In …
An Unforgettable Experience of Teaching English as an Additional Language in a Primary School
May 23, 2024
By Ruiwen Zhang, MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching Seizing the opportunity The first time I knew about the Faculty of Arts Placements team was attending the Faculty of Arts Welcome Event. A team member told me to keep an eye on Placements in PGT community hub, and I could find many volunteer chances …