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Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective

by Rosanna

Hi! I’m Rosanna (she/her), and I’m now six months into my year in industry at a research institute in Belgium. I’m working in a lab that researches cellular changes in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s …

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

by Orla

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 would be all sunshine and …

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

by Orla

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 …

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Business of the Creative Industries – Industry links

by Meg

While university itself can be a daunting experience, many may already be worrying about what comes after as they leave education and enter unknown territory…the workplace! Fears about getting a job …

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