All Careers articles – Page 18
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Analysis
Students don’t have to stick to lab projects during chemistry degrees
They can gain valuable employment skills in other ways
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Opinion
Schools aren’t doing enough to expose pupils to employers
Now there is increasing support for schools to provide it
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Resource
Olympic composites (primary level)
Find out what composites are made up of and why they are so important sporting equipment for the Olympics.
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Resource
Chemistry and Sport - diving
Gravity - the enemy of the high-jumper, and the diver’s friend. Find out how the sport of diving relies on gravity, and why a diver seems lighter in water than on land.
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Resource
Chemistry and Sport - football
Materials chemistry has revolutionised the game of football and given us the balls, gloves, and goalposts we play with.
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Resource
Sunscreen and UV light
A fun demo to teach about UV light and the action/importance of sunscreen
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Opinion
Decision time
A former admissions tutor reveals what students should really care about when choosing an undergraduate chemistry course
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Feature
Inspiring the next generation of scientists
What makes students aspire to a career in science?
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Feature
Earn while you learn
How the new apprenticeship levy is shaping opportunities for school students
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Opinion
Life after teaching
Leaving teaching can be a huge decision. Stephanie Musson talks about how the skills she honed in the classroom prepared her for a new career
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Opinion
Why I became a teacher
Rosie Coates, an RSC teacher scholar, talks about how a career in science communication led her into teaching
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The Mole
Getting started on your UCAS application
Dr Careers offers some advice on how to choose your course and write your personal statement
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Opinion
Chemistry: the ultimate facilitating subject?
Kristy asks: why is chemistry such a prized qualification for entering higher education?
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The Mole
Higher apprenticeships
Want to earn while you learn? Higher apprenticeships could be your debt-free route to chemistry graduate status. James Mitchell Crow takes a look
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Opinion
In support of teaching
David Read calls on new chemistry graduates to consider teaching as a career. There are challenges, but help is on hand
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The Mole
So you want to be a chemist?
Francesca Burgoyne from RSC ChemNet takes a look at why you should get some work experience and how to go about finding a placement
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News
Careers website gives the low-down on SET
Gocracker aims to stimulate interest and enthusiasm for a career in SET among secondary school pupils, their parents and teachers.