My placement with the National Trust
March 25, 2025
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
March 20, 2025
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
March 12, 2025
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
March 4, 2025
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)
February 25, 2025
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 …
KTP Associate Q&A spotlight
February 20, 2025
By Agustin Forchetti Casarino, KTP Associate A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) offers you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real world challenges. KTPs are a three-way partnership between an organisation, a university and a graduate or postgraduate (known as a KTP Associate). Projects are varied, spanning all academic disciplines and organisations of any …
Picking a master’s: A challenge, opportunity, or both?
February 18, 2025
By Yana Angelova, politics student Throughout my undergraduate studies I was uncertain what my future would look like. However, after careful consideration I found that the best path for me is postgraduate studies at the University of Nottingham. Why I chose to study a master’s degree As a current politics student with experience in social …
Top 10 University for Work Experience
February 11, 2025
By Chris Colegate, Careers and Employability Consultant – Placements The University of Nottingham has been ranked seventh place in the Rate my Placement Best Universities for Work Experience table. This position is informed by student feedback on the support, resources and opportunities made available to them and we are very pleased to feature so highly …
Get the most out of your year abroad with the NAA
By Amy Groves, undergraduate English and French student I’m Amy, a third-year undergraduate student in English and French, currently doing a year abroad in Toulouse. While in France, I have had a lot of free time to explore the country and immerse myself in the French language. However, I wanted to do something alongside my …
My experience with the Careers team and choosing a PGCE
February 6, 2025
By Lucy Berry, History and Ancient History For the first couple years of my degree, I felt as though my career was some far away problem and that I always had more pressing matters to deal with, like balancing my part-time job and passing my assignments, while ensuring I socialised and joined in with the …
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