I'm Orla, a final year biology student who has returned from a year long placement in the Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI. Read on to learn about why I recommend doing a placement, and …
A journey through imposter syndrome on placement
If you've read my previous blog (highly recommended - Feeling lost when thinking of your future? Consider a placement!), you might recall that I'm on my year in industry placement at the Institute of …
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Feeling lost when thinking of your future? Consider a placement!
I'm sure that most of us are familiar with the wave of stress and panic when asked those same few dreaded questions. What’s your dream job? What are your aspirations? Where do you see yourself in 20 …
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Why apply to become a student ambassador?
Hi! I’m Victoria, a postgraduate student from Canada studying Medieval History. For the past year, I have been working as an International Student Ambassador alongside my studies. It is a job I can’t …
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A look back at my Science Communication placement at STFC
I have just finished my placement year in Science Communication at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, STFC in Oxfordshire. It’s been a fantastic experience, so here are some of my best bits, top tips and a …
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Learning new skills on my SciComm placement
The main reason I applied for an industrial placement was to gain experience for my future career (whatever that may be). Leaving university can (and I’m sure will be) intimidating, so I figured a …
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