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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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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Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective
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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Physics in the Final Year
My Degree Journey Before we dive into my experiences as a final year MPhys student, we need to discuss the year abroad part of my degree. This has had a big impact on my experiences this year. In the …