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Case studies and webinars

To support your career development, we regularly engage with UoN alumni in a number of ways to share their career journeys. From speaking at webinars to recording videos at our events or writing a blog, we know that their input is highly valued by you. 

 

Three case studies from Nottingham alumni

Sophie Goodwin, Programmer and Analyst 

Sophie talks about the transferable skills that Capgemini were interested in and the value employers place on students who study at PhD level.

Sarah Maddison, Technical Consultant

Sarah didn't know what she wanted to do when she graduated and she talks about how she approached making her career decision.

 

Stephen Wang, Associate Director

Professor Stephen Wang worked as an assistant professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham before moving to Johnson & Johnson as an associate director.

He talks about his career from his early days at Nottingham to Johnson & Johnson and how he has transferred those skills from academia into industry. Stephen talks about the recruitment process in industry and how it is very different from academic recruitment.

 

Webinars

Spotlight On: Research

If you're interested in research this recording is a great opportunity to hear from researchers who share what they do, how they got into their role and what it is like on a day-to-day basis.

The speakers talk about their different research areas and have a range of experiences and expertise to share with you.

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  • Alumni: Email us to gain access to the webinar

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Arts and social sciences alumni perspectives

The speakers at this event were arts and social sciences PGRs working across different sectors. They cover:

  • How a PhD enabled them to transition into their career
  • The benefits of the transferable skills/strengths gained as a researcher
  • The realities of their career including the highs and lows

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  • Alumni: Email us to gain access to the webinar

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Arts and humanities - translating your skills

Join PGR careers advisers Holly Prescott (University of Birmingham) and Lucie Whitfield (UoN) for an interactive workshop on how your skills as an arts and humanities PGR can map across a range of career areas outside academia.

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