From UoN classrooms to a UK career: My journey as an international student
June 24, 2025
By Kanchan Subhash Shelke, graduate I moved to the UK in 2023 to pursue an MSc in Data Science at the University of Nottingham. I had always been interested in data and finance, so I hoped to find a career in that space. What I didn’t expect was how much the support from the university …
KTP Associate Q & A spotlight
By Aline Brito, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Please tell us a bit about you I am a Brazilian food engineer who has just completed a PhD in Food Technology, with a strong passion for research, sustainability, and innovation. I’m especially interested in fermentation, brewing science, and the development of more sustainable ingredients and processes. I …
My route to a graduate job with the Environment Agency (EA)
June 19, 2025
By Dharani Bantu, graduate Hi, I’m Dharani – I studied MSc Computer Science with AI at UoN. Like many international students, I came to the UK hoping to secure a job, gain valuable experience, and repay my education loan. Getting involved from day one From day one at university, I was eager to immerse myself …
Care-experience and career paths: my conversation with UoN graduate, Dyllan
By Anna Longo, second-year psychology student Photo by Gary Meulemans on Unsplash Being care-experienced doesn’t just influence our time during education, it extends into the workplace and shapes our career journey in unexpected ways. Recently, I spoke with Dyllan, a University of Nottingham graduate who is care-experienced, and he shared how his background has impacted …
Career champions: Finding people who can help you to succeed
June 17, 2025
By Sadie Pickett, second-year English student Image from Pixabay As someone who is estranged from their parents, it can seem that opportunities are limited. It is easy to fall victim to imposter syndrome, and to tell yourself that everyone else has a huge advantage as they have their parents’ support and connections to hand, particularly …
Overcoming imposter phenomenon as an estranged student: Reframing your mind for career success
June 12, 2025
By Anna Milnes, second year, Psychology BSc Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Why do I feel like an imposter? “I don’t belong here.” There’s that nagging voice again, the one that makes you feel like a fraud. Perhaps you think that everyone else has it ‘figured out’, and that you’re the only one left lagging behind in …
My MediCity experience: A first-hand look at innovation, industry and impact
June 10, 2025
By Akshaya Kerupagaran, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Undergraduate When we think about career opportunities in science and innovation, it’s easy to picture the big names, but some of the most exciting, hands-on experiences are happening quietly inside small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs). From showcase to start-up Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to …
Why graduate outcomes matter
June 5, 2025
By Andy Smith, Careers Consultant Each year, the government conducts the Graduate Outcomes survey through the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It’s the biggest UK annual social survey and captures the perspectives and current status of recent graduates. The survey results can help you make better career decisions and, in return, when you are being …
Juggling work and study as an estranged student: Weighing up the pros and cons
By Sadie Pickett, second-year English student Photo by Gastro Editorial on Unsplash Estrangement – not having contact or support from parental figures – isn’t just hard on you mentally, but also financially. It can be overwhelming trying to decipher whether part-time work is right for you, so let’s unpick this together. Building independence Part-time work …
Being an estranged student: navigating academia and career prospects
June 3, 2025
By Anna Milnes, second year, Psychology BSc Photo by Christina Winter on Unsplash Redefining estrangement The word ‘estranged’ is one that could mean many things to you. Perhaps it implies a sense of alienation, tension or upset from the experiences tied to its definition, or perhaps it is just a mere word to quantify the …
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