Teodora-Elena Bulichi completed an Employ.ed on Campus summer internship at the School of Physics and Astronomy after finishing year 2 of her MPhys Physics degree. Teodora tells us what her role entailed, shares the skills she developed, and provides advice for others who are considering undertaking a University of Edinburgh Careers Service internship. Continue reading “School summer internship”
From Germany to Scotland: studying physics and … foreign languages. An undergraduate experience.
Sara, a 3rd year Theoretical Physics student from Germany, explains how she enjoyed learning foreign languages at the University of Edinburgh, and reflects on how this could help her in her future physics career
Supporting inclusion through School internship
by Liana Ahmed
Last summer I was given the incredible opportunity to intern with the School of Physics and Astronomy’s Equality and Diversity (E&D) team to develop their new website and wiki.
As this was my first ever job as a developer, I came into it not really knowing what to expect. Being a bisexual woman of colour, however, I understood the sheer importance of having a strong E&D presence in any institution, especially when it involves a field that has traditionally lacked diversity. Therefore, it was truly refreshing to see how much the School’s team were taking direct responsibility to change this fact.
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