Posts in August 2021

Being the first person in your family to attend university can provide some extra challenges when you do not have someone in your immediate social network who can offer guidance. In this video, Dr Samantha May, extends a warm welcome to first generation students and offers some great advice on…

My name is Laura, and I have just spent the summer working for the Estates and Facilities team as part of the Aberdeen Internship programme. I was really excited about the internship that I applied for, so I tried as hard as I could to make my application the best…

My name is Max and I am a 4^th year MSci Biological Sciences student. One of the greatest challenges I have faced throughout the course of my undergraduate degree has been finding a productive way to make use of my summer breaks and gain work experience (in addition to enjoying…

Today was my last day as an intern for COP26 preparations and I feel grateful to have been part of this programme. It was a great opportunity to improve my personal and professional skills as well as networking. The internship was such a valuable experience to better understand roles inside…

I had the honour of working on a 10-week project for the Directorate of Digital & Information Services this summer. The aim of the project was to review Aberdeen’s current research information system (CRIS) and repository by interviewing stakeholders working with different systems at other institutions. A CRIS is essentially…

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I’m Mhairi, I’m a fourth-year student studying Sociology and currently interning for the Centre for Academic Development at the University of Aberdeen through the University’s Aberdeen Internship programme.

Before the internship started, I did have a few fears:

I remember when I first got offered the internship and accepted…

As I approach my final year at the University of Aberdeen, I feel the need to reflect upon my experience.  While I reminisce, nostalgia washes over me, and I am hit with a wide array of emotions. What comes to mind are mostly positive memories from exploring…

In this blog, Jack tells us about his experience interning with the School of Research and Innovation as part of the Aberdeen Internship Programme. Although finding the work interesting and engaging, Jack has, at times, faced challenges whilst working from home. Here he discusses his responsibilities, and how he maintains…

Hello everyone! My name is Chloe, and I am in my 3rd year as a dental student. I am currently undergoing an internship with the Student Experience Team through the Aberdeen Internship Programme at the University of Aberdeen.

I am just finishing up week 7 and this internship has been…

Working online from day one of your contract can feel quite daunting. Unlike people who were working in offices before and transitioned into a remote space, starting in a non-physical office can be a bit scary. However, I believe that if you get in the right mindset…