Leah Sharpe
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How to stay motivated and resilient in your career during challenging times
March 27, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James Image by IqbalStock from Pixabay Challenges are unavoidable in any career. Setbacks, unexpected changes, or moments of self-doubt are bound to happen. A person’s ability to be resilient and stay motivated through tough times is what determines their success. The key to long-term career fulfilment is to continue moving forward—through motivation—and come …
My placement with the National Trust
March 25, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology In the first semester of second year, I applied for the Nottingham Advantage Award module: Experience Heritage. After spending the summer longing for hands-on experience, the Advantage Award seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that. I was fortunate enough to be placed at The Workhouse and …
KTP Associate Q&A spotlight
March 20, 2025
By Weiyao Meng, KTP Associate Tell us a bit about you I am from China and have been in the UK for nearly ten years, studying and working. With a PhD in Computer Science, my research interests include automated algorithm design, combinatorial optimisation, and machine learning for data-driven decision-making in critical sustainability challenges. I have …
Authenticity in the workplace
March 12, 2025
By Hayley Williams, Students’ Union Employability Development Manager Being your authentic self at work is important to feel comfortable and enhance your individual wellbeing, maximise your impact in your work and help others feel comfortable being their authentic selves. This year, we introduced our equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) focused ‘Authenticity at Work’ offer, designed …
Getting the most out of your placement
March 4, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology student Congratulations, you’ve secured a placement. I’m sure you’re eager to get started. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to ensure you get the most out of the opportunity. In order to do that, why don’t you try these simple steps. Keep …
KTP Associate Q&A spotlight
February 20, 2025
By Agustin Forchetti Casarino, KTP Associate A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) offers you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real world challenges. KTPs are a three-way partnership between an organisation, a university and a graduate or postgraduate (known as a KTP Associate). Projects are varied, spanning all academic disciplines and organisations of any …
Picking a master’s: A challenge, opportunity, or both?
February 18, 2025
By Yana Angelova, politics student Throughout my undergraduate studies I was uncertain what my future would look like. However, after careful consideration I found that the best path for me is postgraduate studies at the University of Nottingham. Why I chose to study a master’s degree As a current politics student with experience in social …
Top 10 University for Work Experience
February 11, 2025
By Chris Colegate, Careers and Employability Consultant – Placements The University of Nottingham has been ranked seventh place in the Rate my Placement Best Universities for Work Experience table. This position is informed by student feedback on the support, resources and opportunities made available to them and we are very pleased to feature so highly …
How DSA software improved my writing skills
February 4, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James, student blogger Image by ThisIsEngineering from Pixabay As a student with a specific learning difficulty and anxiety, I have received support from DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance), which has hugely helped to progress and improve my writing skills over the past couple of years. This has also been hugely beneficial in terms of …
My summer of work experience
January 30, 2025
By Hannah Kane, biblical studies and theology Over the summer, I completed a mix of voluntary work and a paid placement in and outside of the university. I aimed to get as much experience as I could, before entering the all-important final year in September. From June to July I completed the Faculty of Arts, …
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