Travel and karaoke: A year abroad in Singapore
May 29, 2025
By Ciaran Price. Studied at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on a second-year politics and international relations As an international relations student, the idea of living in Asia held massive appeal for me. My natural first choice was NUS, in a highly-developed, English-speaking city, which had warm weather all year round, and is a …
How being a care-experienced individual has prepared you for the workplace without you even knowing!
By Anna Longo, second-year psychology student Photo by Imagine Buddy on Unsplash When considering career options and job applications, one of your first thoughts might be: “what do I have that employers actually want?”. Even without loads of work experience on your CV, as someone who is care-experienced you have skills that employers will value. …
Lessons, missteps, and wins: My honest career journey
May 27, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James, Nutrition and Dietetics Image by Christopher Stites, from Unsplash When I started university, I had a clear idea of the area I wanted to specialise in as a dietitian. But by the second year, my interests changed, and by the third year, I was somewhere in between. Alongside exploring ideas for side …
Following my spider senses: Why I chose an MRes
By Ellie Clifton, Life Science postgraduate When people ask why I chose to pursue an MRes instead of an MSc, the answer is both simple and deeply personal. I had the privilege of working with a truly inspiring supervisor, Professor Sara Goodacre, during my undergraduate genetics degree. She had marked my dissertation on mosaic Down …
Gaining experience within the NHS
May 22, 2025
By Gemma Foxall, Careers Adviser Image from Pixabay In this article, you’ll discover why gaining experience in the NHS will enhance your future career ambitions, how to find opportunities and support available when you are ready to apply for roles. Why? If your ultimate career goal is to work as a psychologist, a physiotherapist, a …
Labour market information: Why every student and graduate should use it
May 20, 2025
By Bethany Litchfield, Careers Adviser Image by Talpa from Pixabay If you’ve ever asked yourself “What can I do with my degree?” or “Where are the jobs right now?”, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common questions students bring to careers appointments. One of the best tools to help answer them is labour market …
Think Pacific: Fiji fever dream
May 15, 2025
By Tegan Yapp, Pharmacology student Last July, I was privileged to travel to Fiji and participate in a month-long mental health project with Think Pacific. Think Pacific is a charity that works in partnership with the Fijian government to deliver a variety of projects that aim to support local communities and help them grow in …
Navigating your post-study career in the UK: A guide for international students
May 13, 2025
By Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser So, you’ve decided you might want to stay in the UK after your studies to work. That’s great. Here are a few key considerations that you need to think about: understanding your visa options and requirements, where to look for vacancies and how to stand out during the application process. …
The drive for research knowledge and skills
May 8, 2025
By Godfred Osei Kwarteng, PhD Public Policy Growing up, I have always loved to inquire why and how things happen the way they do. I am intrigued by learning new ways of doing things better and this has been my drive for knowledge and research skills. As such, I am keen to learn and explore …
Why I chose a career in the Civil Service and my Fast Stream experience
May 1, 2025
By Maia Linley-Adams, Geography graduate When I first came across the Civil Service, I didn’t know much about what it involved. I found out more thanks to the support from the university’s Careers team and after attending an autumn careers fair, where I had the chance to speak to civil servants about their work. That …
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