Jan 14 2020
You’re probably wondering… “Is it really an all-expenses paid trip?” “What is the ‘Huawei Seeds for the Future’ Programme?” “What will we do?” “Do you have any advice on applying?” “Anything else I need to know?” Is it really an all-expenses-paid trip? To begin with, yes, this is an all-expenses-paid trip, so, if you …
Jan 08 2020
“They call it banter.” “It’s harmless.” “They don’t mean anything by it.” “Just a laugh.” It’s easy to think that some sectors are more prone to this than others. The construction industry has long been associated with racism, homophobia, and misogyny. It’s perceived as a tough environment where you need a thick skin. If you’ve …
Dec 10 2019
Did you miss our Research Careers Week? We’ve recently hosted our annual research themed week, focusing on both careers in research and further study options. In addition to hosting a range of events and workshops throughout the week, we also put out some themed tweets & blogs, not to mention the 2019 UROP Showcase. Here’s …
Dec 02 2019
Why should you do a placement year when you can graduate earlier and go straight into work? Article written by BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Student, Nicolas Sigrist As someone who is currently doing my placement abroad in Cape Town SA, here’s my experience and why I think it’s worth doing one. The placement I …
Nov 29 2019
DAY OF LISTENING – ACTIVE LISTENING AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST Podcast Transcript: Today is listening day. What, I hear you ask? Yes, listening day. The day where we reflect on how important a role listening has to play in our lives. Imagine not being able to listen, lectures would be completely pointless, chatting with …
