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Tag: Placement

  • A look back at my Science Communication placement at STFC

    5 August 2024 by Orla
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective

    9 April 2024 by Rosanna
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Physics in the Final Year

    23 February 2024 by Will
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Will and I am a 5th year Physics student at the end of an MPhys Physics (with a year abroad) course. I have absolutely loved studying at York…

  • Being a Student Nurse at York – what to expect on placement

    5 February 2024 by Becky
    4 minute read

    My name is Becky, and I am currently in my second year of Adult Nursing in the Department of Health Sciences. I’m going to talk a bit about being a…

  • My English placement year

    19 January 2024 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Sophie and I’m studying English and Politics at the University of York. Last year, I undertook a Year in Industry as part of my degree, and I’d like…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Day in the life of a student midwife

    20 February 2023 by Beth
    3 minute read

    Hello everyone! My name is Beth, and I’m a 3rd-Year Midwifery student at York. Life as a student midwife is always busy with placements and theory blocks within semesters, but…

  • 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…