The Students’ Union: Why get involved
July 15, 2025
By Hayley Williams, Students’ Union Employability Manager Being part of your Students’ Union (SU) gives you so many opportunities to experience new things, meet new people, and develop new skills. Your involvement in your SU can be shaped and influenced by your interests and personal development goals. Join a student group, volunteer in the local …
Jitters and the joy: How to mentally and physically prepare for your clinical placement
July 3, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James, dietetic student Image by Ann Tarazevich from Pixels. Starting placement can feel daunting and exciting at the same time; it certainly is the case for me, and I know I am not alone. I am a third-year student dietitian preparing for my first in-person clinic placement. I am nervous, but mainly excited …
Graduate jobs vs graduate schemes: What’s the difference (and why it matters!)
July 1, 2025
By Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser. Photo by Nachristos on Unsplash When you’re finishing university, the job hunt can feel like a whirlwind of applications, deadlines, and decisions. One of the most common questions we hear is: What’s the difference between a graduate job and a graduate scheme? Let’s break it down so …
From UoN classrooms to a UK career: My journey as an international student
June 24, 2025
By Kanchan Subhash Shelke, graduate I moved to the UK in 2023 to pursue an MSc in Data Science at the University of Nottingham. I had always been interested in data and finance, so I hoped to find a career in that space. What I didn’t expect was how much the support from the university …
KTP Associate Q & A spotlight
By Aline Brito, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Please tell us a bit about you I am a Brazilian food engineer who has just completed a PhD in Food Technology, with a strong passion for research, sustainability, and innovation. I’m especially interested in fermentation, brewing science, and the development of more sustainable ingredients and processes. I …
My route to a graduate job with the Environment Agency (EA)
June 19, 2025
By Dharani Bantu, graduate Hi, I’m Dharani – I studied MSc Computer Science with AI at UoN. Like many international students, I came to the UK hoping to secure a job, gain valuable experience, and repay my education loan. Getting involved from day one From day one at university, I was eager to immerse myself …
Care-experience and career paths: my conversation with UoN graduate, Dyllan
By Anna Longo, second-year psychology student Photo by Gary Meulemans on Unsplash Being care-experienced doesn’t just influence our time during education, it extends into the workplace and shapes our career journey in unexpected ways. Recently, I spoke with Dyllan, a University of Nottingham graduate who is care-experienced, and he shared how his background has impacted …
Career champions: Finding people who can help you to succeed
June 17, 2025
By Sadie Pickett, second-year English student Image from Pixabay As someone who is estranged from their parents, it can seem that opportunities are limited. It is easy to fall victim to imposter syndrome, and to tell yourself that everyone else has a huge advantage as they have their parents’ support and connections to hand, particularly …
Overcoming imposter phenomenon as an estranged student: Reframing your mind for career success
June 12, 2025
By Anna Milnes, second year, Psychology BSc Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Why do I feel like an imposter? “I don’t belong here.” There’s that nagging voice again, the one that makes you feel like a fraud. Perhaps you think that everyone else has it ‘figured out’, and that you’re the only one left lagging behind in …
My MediCity experience: A first-hand look at innovation, industry and impact
June 10, 2025
By Akshaya Kerupagaran, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Undergraduate When we think about career opportunities in science and innovation, it’s easy to picture the big names, but some of the most exciting, hands-on experiences are happening quietly inside small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs). From showcase to start-up Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to …
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