Jackie Thompson
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Where in the World Will Your Degree Take You? Maybe South Korea?
April 6, 2018
By Ben Wolff, BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, 2016 After finishing my A Levels, I went straight onto a degree in psychology and cognitive neuroscience at the university. And now I’m teaching English at an elementary school in rural South Korea! Why I decided to work abroad The main reason I decided to work abroad …
What You Need To Know About Postgraduate Placements Nottingham
March 9, 2018
By Debra Fearnshaw, Placements Delivery Manager What is Postgraduate Placements Nottingham (PPN)? PPN is a paid, flexible placement programme for all students and researchers studying masters or PhD courses. Placements are very flexible and usually consist of a 200-hour project worked to fit around your studies over the course of several months. What type of …
Five Tips for Science Graduates Who Want to Become Writers
December 6, 2017
By Rebecca Bull, MSc Biochemistry, and copywriter at Hallam Internet To some, pursuing a career as a writer after completing a science degree may not seem like the most logical step. I faced quite a bit of scepticism about my choice to become a writer, but I’m glad I didn’t let it put me off. …
Finding Your Niche as a Freelancer
June 23, 2017
If you’ve decided to go freelance, no doubt you’ve been searching the internet for tips and tricks on where to start, how to find clients and the best ways to grow a business. You may have come across this piece of common advice: pick a niche. Most successful freelancers will advise you to specialise and …
The Fundamentals of Great Management and Leadership
June 20, 2017
For many Nottingham graduates, managerial and leadership roles await in the coming years. So, knowing exactly what attributes are needed to fulfil these roles should already be of interest to you. Firstly, let’s explore the two roles, manager and leader. They are often interchanged but it is important to know the differences between them. The …
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