Sustainability. A word we hear often. I am sure that many of you care about the direction that the world is currently moving towards and want to be part of the solution, not the problem. Many students dream of a more green, action led planet where the effects of climate change are minimised. From… More Four tips for pursuing a career in sustainability
Imogen Hanson, our Employer Relations & Development Adviser, has given some great advice to law students who may currently be doing work experience on how to balance work mode with rest. It is so important to look after yourself, especially after the year we have all had. So, take it easy and enjoy your Christmas… More How to have a productive, unproductive break | Law student edition
Noe Meillon is a current Computer Science student who completed his placement year at Lloyds Banking Group. This post will give you an overview of his onboarding experience and what to expect when applying for placements. In this blog, I will walk you through my onboarding journey as a Software Engineer IP within Lloyds… More Placement stories: Noe Meillon at Lloyds Banking Group
UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical AI – funded places available for 2022 start The UKRI CDT in Biomedical AI at the University of Edinburgh is looking to recruit 12 students to start in September 2022. Students will be fully funded for 4 years (stipend, fees and research support budget). Deadline: 14 January 2022… More UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical AI – funded places available for 2022 start!
Communications and Engagement Assistant Fatima Malik has written about imposter syndrome and how it specifically affects people from minority groups. Is this feeling of failure something that you have experienced? Read on to see Fatima’s perspective and what to do to overcome this common feeling. Imposter syndrome can be loosely defined as an internalized belief where… More Dealing with imposter syndrome as a minority
Internships. The part of starting your career that can be tiresome and frustrating. What do I do? What is right for me? How do I even find an internship? These are questions that have probably been in your mind when you have started to think about becoming an intern. This is perfectly normal as it… More Finding an internship: the do’s and the don’ts
Are you currently studying a STEM degree and either come from a black heritage background or a low income household? National Grid is calling all students who are eligible to attend their Spring Week Launch event! Generating Genius and National Grid have partnered up to organise employability events, mentorships and career development support to the… More Calling all STEM students who are of black heritage or from low income backgrounds | National Grid Spring Week Launch Event!
It is very easy in life to not know what you want to do, where to start or how you are meant to find out. For some, they have a clear path that they want to follow and for others it often seems like they’re at a crossroad full of traffic. What is important to… More The Unplanned Career: how taking chances can change your life | Part 1
Do you have a love for mathematics, climate, life or earth sciences? Do you love research and want to do a PhD but unsure about funding? Oxford and Cambridge university are offering fully paid scholarships to curious students that want to expand their minds while studying for their doctorate degree! Oxford scholarship This scholarship is… More Opportunity alert: Fully funded PhD scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge University for 2022!
Do you aspire to have a career that helps businesses in the transportation, energy or the healthcare sector? If you answered yes then participating in the Operational Research Challenge would be a great opportunity! The School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh have created the Undergraduate Operational Research Challenge for students to design a… More Interested in the chance of winning £400 and an internship? Enter the Undergraduate Operational Research Challenge!