All Careers guidance articles – Page 2

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    Interview

    ‘Science doesn’t always work in the way you expect it to’

    2020-07-10T09:59:00Z

    Meet Lee Goodwin, a bioanalytical chemist who helps unpick what our bodies do with the drugs they are given, such as antivirals as treatment for Covid-19

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    Technical study to a T

    2019-12-09T11:01:00Z

    With T-level teaching commencing this autumn, what awaits students who turn away from A-levels in favour of this technical qualification?

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    Frozen in time

    2019-11-06T09:56:00Z

    What chemical clues locked away in ancient ice tell us about Earth’s history

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    Why you need A-level chemistry to study pharmacy

    2019-10-03T13:44:00Z

    Why chemistry is essential to understand and manufacture safe, effective medicines

  • A hand with a marker pen writing on a transparent board: Career and words related to the Gatsby career benchmarks
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    How to tackle careers guidance

    2018-11-09T11:48:00Z

    Does your school meet the Gatsby career benchmarks?

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    Chemistry in our community

    Ready-made Careers Presentations: Chemistry in our community

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    Chemistry careers in SMEs

    This context/problem-based learning (C/PBL) resource is part of a collection we have commissioned for you to use with your undergraduate students. This 5 credit module is based on the following scenario:Your students will explore working for a small to medium sized enterprise (SME) in the Chemical and Allied Industries. This ...

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    Waste to wealth videos: Brian Handy

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work in the nuclear industry.In these videos Brian Handy explains what it is like to work in the nuclear industry. He describes some of the challenges, including ...

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    Waste to wealth videos: Patrick Regan

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work in the nuclear industry.In these videos Patrick Regan explains what it is like to work with the media. He explains why and how scientists should engage ...

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    Waste to wealth videos: Peter Ivanov

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work in the nuclear industry.In these videos Peter Ivanov explains what it is like to work as a radiochemist. He describes the role of solvent extraction in ...

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    SME videos: Kristina Paraschiv

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).In these videos Kristina Paraschiv explains what it is like to work for an SME. She explains some of the ...

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    Waste to wealth videos: Martin Freer

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work in the nuclear industry.In these videos Martin Freer explains what it is like to work in the nuclear industry. He describes some of the issues in ...

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    SME videos: Dr. Matthew Tozer

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).In these videos Matthew Tozer explains what it is like to work for Peakdale Molecular. He gives us an indication ...

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    SME videos: David Williamson

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).In these videos David Williamson explains what it is like to work for both an SME and a multinational company. ...

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    SME videos: Dr. Catherine O'Leary-Steele

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).In these videos Catherine O’Leary-Steele explains what it is like to work for LHASA. She gives us an indication of ...

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    Naproxen videos: Dr. Matthew Tozer

    This resource forms part of a collection of videos that aims to provide undergraduate students with insights into what it is like to work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).In these videos Matthew Tozer explains what it is like to work for Peakdale Molecular. He gives us an indication ...

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    Not all chemists wear white coats

    2015-12-10T13:28:00Z

    Careers posters to generate curiosity and discussion about what a career in chemistry can involve, whilst dispelling the stereotype that all chemists work in a laboratory.

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    Applying for Chartered Chemist status

    This document explains what Chartered Chemist status is, what its benefits are, how you apply, and the process you undergo to achieve it.

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    How hard do you need to work?

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    Nobel Laureates give some surprising insights into the relationship between hard work and success in scientific research. Video: The dangers of working too hard by Paul Nurse Video: The hard work and rewards of working in science bruce beutler Video: ...

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    What makes a good post-doc job application?

    2015-09-22T13:43:02Z In association with

    Nobel Laureates share their advice for general job and post-doctorate applications in this series of videos.Video:What makes a good post-doc application? - Martin ChalfieVideo:Job application tips from Joseph Goldstein and Michael BrownVideo:How do you choose the best students? - Paul NurseVideo:Advice for job interviews from Paul Nurse