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KTP Associate Q&A spotlight

By Pischanath (Ice) Ariyapolkanoksin, KTP Associate Tell us a bit about you I’m originally from Thailand and have almost a decade of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics management within the automotive sector. I moved to the UK in 2021 to pursue my master’s degree at the University of Sheffield and have since been seeking …

My Nottingham internship experience

By Zoe Waite, Liberal Arts graduate I participated in the Nottingham Internship Scheme (NIS) in summer 2024, after my final year of study at UoN. I had some foundational experience in social media management and had taken part in digital marketing courses such as the ‘Digital Marketing Academy’, but I wanted to enhance my skills …

Managing academic and career growth: Finding the right balance

By Havanah Virtue-James Image by Christophe Hautier from Unsplash Balancing university with career-focused activities can be overwhelming. Juggling my summer placement prep, a dissertation, self-care, a side hustle, and part-time jobs can often feel chaotic. That’s why I rely on key strategies to ensure my academic goals, wellbeing, and career ambitions remain a focus. Here’s …

My route into a career in publishing

By Lucy Clark, graduate I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 with a degree in Modern Languages (French and Spanish) and absolutely no idea of what career I wanted to pursue. It was only when I moved back home after university and dedicated some real time to thinking about my interests (literature, history, …

How to stay motivated and resilient in your career during challenging times

By Havanah Virtue-James Image by IqbalStock from Pixabay Challenges are unavoidable in any career. Setbacks, unexpected changes, or moments of self-doubt are bound to happen. A person’s ability to be resilient and stay motivated through tough times is what determines their success. The key to long-term career fulfilment is to continue moving forward—through motivation—and come …

My placement with the National Trust

By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology In the first semester of second year, I applied for the Nottingham Advantage Award module: Experience Heritage. After spending the summer longing for hands-on experience, the Advantage Award seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that. I was fortunate enough to be placed at The Workhouse and …

KTP Associate Q&A spotlight

By Weiyao Meng, KTP Associate Tell us a bit about you I am from China and have been in the UK for nearly ten years, studying and working. With a PhD in Computer Science, my research interests include automated algorithm design, combinatorial optimisation, and machine learning for data-driven decision-making in critical sustainability challenges. I have …

Authenticity in the workplace

By Hayley Williams, Students’ Union Employability Development Manager Being your authentic self at work is important to feel comfortable and enhance your individual wellbeing, maximise your impact in your work and help others feel comfortable being their authentic selves.  This year, we introduced our equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) focused ‘Authenticity at Work’ offer, designed …

Getting the most out of your placement

By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology student Congratulations, you’ve secured a placement. I’m sure you’re eager to get started. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to ensure you get the most out of the opportunity. In order to do that, why don’t you try these simple steps. Keep …

My journey on the Scientist Training Programme (STP)

By Danyaal Howie, MSc Drug Discovery student Image by Matvevna from Pixabay I’m a first-year trainee in pharmaceutical science on the Scientist Training Programme (STP). Here, I’ll talk about my experience on the programme so far, including what I’m involved with daily and the application process.  What I do in my role My role has many different …