Happy new year everyone, we hope you had a relaxing break and ready to start 2022! Take some time to reflect on last year and how well you were able to stay on track and be productive. It is normal for productivity levels to vary but have you ever thought about what your learning style… More New year, new me? | How to get the most out of your learning style
As autumn term draws to an end, you are probably feeling exhausted and want to curl up in bed. This is very understandable as adjusting to hybrid learning can be difficult. It is important to unwind and have a good rest over the Christmas break so that you can come back refreshed, ready to start… More Unwind for the Christmas break: tips on how to relieve stress
Communications and Engagement Assistant Fatima Malik has shared her thoughts and feelings about applying for jobs during final year. Is this a task that you feel is never ending? Read on to see Fatima’s perspective and how to effectively apply for roles. As the day’s shrink and grow darker with looming assignment deadlines around the corner, this… More Job hunting as a final year student
Xiaohan is a current Computer Science student who completed his placement year at Expedia Group. This post gives a great overview of his onboarding experience and what it was like working as a software engineer intern. Placement year, a new world waiting for you to discover Have you ever thought how does the tech industry… More Placement stories: Xiaohan at Experia Group
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