Jackie Thompson
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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 …
Why graduate outcomes matter
June 5, 2025
By Andy Smith, Careers Consultant Each year, the government conducts the Graduate Outcomes survey through the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It’s the biggest UK annual social survey and captures the perspectives and current status of recent graduates. The survey results can help you make better career decisions and, in return, when you are being …
Juggling work and study as an estranged student: Weighing up the pros and cons
By Sadie Pickett, second-year English student Photo by Gastro Editorial on Unsplash Estrangement – not having contact or support from parental figures – isn’t just hard on you mentally, but also financially. It can be overwhelming trying to decipher whether part-time work is right for you, so let’s unpick this together. Building independence Part-time work …
Being an estranged student: navigating academia and career prospects
June 3, 2025
By Anna Milnes, second year, Psychology BSc Photo by Christina Winter on Unsplash Redefining estrangement The word ‘estranged’ is one that could mean many things to you. Perhaps it implies a sense of alienation, tension or upset from the experiences tied to its definition, or perhaps it is just a mere word to quantify the …
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 …
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