A first-timer’s guide to international conferences
February 29, 2024
Nkem Nwaobi, PhD student Embarking on my first conference was a journey filled with excitement, nervousness and countless opportunities for growth. This past summer I attended the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) conference in Italy, it was eye-opening and frankly quite scary. In this blog I will share my guide to your first …
Beyond the books: discovering transferable skills developed outside of academia
February 27, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles, Politics and American Studies student Often there is a misconception that you only learn from your degree during university. This blog uncovers some of the skills you learn outside of your studies, that you can apply during an application process. Time management This might seem like an obvious skill to develop but …
Creating career habits for success in 2024
February 22, 2024
By Eve Yellop, medicine A100 – image from Pixabay By February, many of us have already abandoned our New Year’s Resolutions. Whether it’s committing to run marathons or waking up at 5 am, these goals often fall by the wayside. Instead of setting yourself up for disappointment, why not channel your resolutions into something both …
Navigating the path from master’s to dream career
February 21, 2024
By Andrew Higham, master’s graduate After working for a few years I wanted to investigate my passion for education in a more formal setting. I was drawn to a master’s degree for the opportunity to represent a team again through my tennis playing. The University of Nottingham had made such progress with their sports teams …
What to consider when working in Europe post-Brexit
February 20, 2024
Anna Beer, physics student © via Unsplash by Mano5280 Brexit has undoubtedly changed the way British citizens can travel, work and live abroad. While the process may now involve more paperwork and considerations, there are still plentiful opportunities for those eager to work or volunteer in Europe. In this blog, I’ll break down some of …
Exploring opportunities: my journey to a placement at LeftLion
February 15, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles, student blogger During university there are endless amounts of opportunities to get involved in, from internships and societies, to placements and careers fairs. The university partners with many different organisations that offer term long placements which is a great way to learn about different industries and grow your CV. What placement did …
My experience with the Nottingham Internship Scheme
February 13, 2024
By Anna Short, English graduate In the midst of my last university semester — the panic over final assessments, the pre-emptive nostalgia, the graduation preparation— a friend told me about the Nottingham Internship Scheme (NIS). My first thought was to panic. My head had been so swarmed with everything going on that I didn’t even …
Why should you attend the Bright Network Festival?
February 8, 2024
By Lucy Rayner-Thomas, Chemistry student Like many people, I do not know what I want to do after I graduate and during the summer holidays I started to think about what I could do to explore my career options and to see what opportunities were available to me. As a start, I decided to attend …
How to approach a careers fair when you have anxiety
February 6, 2024
By Rania Monasch, BA Geography Student It’s that time of the year when you’re thinking about jobs and future careers. So, what better time to attend a careers fair? You want to attend a careers fair to find out more about your options but there’s a slight problem: you struggle with anxiety. It might be …
Completing a summer internship abroad: My experience and advice
February 1, 2024
By Anna Beer, physics student Embarking on a nine-week summer internship in Trondheim, Norway, brought its share of challenges and experiences. From the initial housing hunt to settling into a new work environment, making friends, and exploring the landscapes. Every step of the journey offered practical lessons and lasting memories. Before arrival: housing and visas …
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