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Category: Career inspiration

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18th June 202618th June 2026 Sara Tsompanidi

Five takeaways from PhD Horizons

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5th June 202621st May 2026 Sara Tsompanidi

Seeing the university from the other side: What I learnt during my Employ.ed internship as a Student Experience Intern

9th March 2026 Sara Tsompanidi

Building a creative livelihood: what they don’t tell you about non-linear paths

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2nd March 202623rd February 2026 Sara Tsompanidi

What does a modern employer look for in an applicant?

5th February 202630th January 2026 Sara Tsompanidi

New territory: What we learned about green digital design and ourselves as interns

3rd February 202627th January 2026 Sara Tsompanidi

Land Referencing: my journey

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30th January 2026 trobinso

If it doesn’t work first time, don’t give up

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29th January 202630th January 2026 trobinso

Finding Purpose in Tech: Working in Social Impact

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23rd January 202623rd January 2026 trobinso

How to become an Industry Insider

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