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Category: Work placement

  • Has my placement lived up to my expectations? Not all of them…

    12 December 2023 by Orla
    3 minute read

    I’m about 4 months in to my Science Communication placement at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, STFC. I love my placement, but before I started, I certainly didn’t think it…

  • My Placement in Science Communication – an Industry I Didn’t Know Existed!

    4 September 2023 by Orla
    4 minute read

    I’m currently completing an industrial placement in science communication at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UKRI (and loving it!). Here is my experience and some advice…

  • My summer internship experience

    17 August 2023 by Kimberly
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Kimberly. I’m studying for an MBiol in Biotechnology and Microbiology at the University of York, and I’ve just completed a summer internship at Secerna LLP. My role at…

  • Computer Science Placement Year at Couchbase

    14 August 2023 by Stan
    6 minute read

    Hi, I’m Stan, a third year Computer Science student finishing a placement year with Couchbase at their Manchester office. Check out the linked blog post to find out what working…

  • Reflecting on my placement year experience

    9 August 2023 by Kaylyn
    4 minute read

    When I heard that I was accepted for the science communication placement I had applied for I had mixed emotions. I was incredibly excited for the break from the regular…

  • Joining the York community: an interview with our students

    3 July 2023 by Katrina, James and Kabeer
    19 minute read

    What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the…

  • 5 ways Computer Science students can boost their employability!

    22 June 2023 by Ben
    5 minute read

    This post is primarily aimed at those looking to study computer science at the University of York. If you’re interested in studying here and curious about how you could make…

  • Work placement expectations and first impressions

    13 February 2023 by Kaylyn
    3 minute read

    I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics – I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested. I‘m doing a ‘Science Communication’ work…

  • Reflections on placement life at York: five months in

    2 February 2023 by Iona
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Iona, and I study Social and Political Sciences with Philosophy at York. I’m now on my placement year at GSK. I’ve been working in the Communications and…

  • ETAS Scholarship – my experience

    31 January 2023 by Vivek
    5 minute read

    Hi, I’m Vivek! I’m in the second year of my Computer Science degree. Today, I want to share with you my experience of the ETAS Excellent in Computer Science Scholarship,…

  • Is a Linguistics placement year for you?

    23 January 2023 by Emma
    3 minute read

    While many of my course mates were looking for their year-abroad opportunities, a year in another country wasn’t an easy option for me. I needed a break from academic life,…

  • My week as a 2nd-Year Nursing student on placement

    16 January 2023 by Izzy
    4 minute read

    Monday – night shift  We are starting the placement week off strong with two night shifts! I have a love/hate relationship with night shifts. I love how quiet and non-disruptive…