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I completed the 10 Day Handshake ChallengeI completed the 10 Day Handshake Challenge

I completed the 10 Day Handshake Challenge

By completing the 10 Day Handshake challenge I have gained further insight into the Handshake platform as well as creating familiarity with it.

Posted on: 5 June 2020

Case Study: Applying Maths to IndustryCase Study: Applying Maths to Industry

Case Study: Applying Maths to Industry

This year we introduced a new module to our final year mathematics students, which has proved to be a huge success.

Posted on: 31 May 2020

My placement year during lockdownMy placement year during lockdown

My placement year during lockdown

Sadly, my placement year at First Mile Technologies in Toronto, Canada had to be cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: 28 May 2020

Creating an online business teaching EnglishCreating an online business teaching English

Creating an online business teaching English

I’ve always been interested in teaching because both of my parents worked in education, but I fell in love with it when I went to Xinjiang, China, for a year to teach during my gap year. Being out of my depth became a natural feeling and it definitely helped me learn to say ‘yes’ to new, and sometimes scary, challenges.

Posted on: 21 May 2020

Collaboration – Organising volunteers for Africa Oye 2019 Collaboration – Organising volunteers for Africa Oye 2019

Collaboration – Organising volunteers for Africa Oye 2019

Looking at the fantastic response to this crisis to many charities across the UK, I noted that many were working collaboratively with local partners and the community. I was reminded of the collaborative experience I had gained when I was hired I was hired to recruit, manage and co-ordinate the volunteers programme for Africa Oye 2019.

Posted on: 19 May 2020

I Got Hired: Japanese Language Study with Daiwa Anglo-Japanese FoundationI Got Hired: Japanese Language Study with Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

I Got Hired: Japanese Language Study with Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

Jack graduated BSc Hons Evolutionary Anthropology in 2019 and is graduating MRes Palaeoanthropology degree from the University of Liverpool in 2020. He has received an offer to undertake a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan with Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation.

Posted on: 14 May 2020

My career journey so farMy career journey so far

My career journey so far

Hi, I'm Ned and I'm currently in my fourth year at University as an International Business Student.

Posted on: 6 May 2020

Developing new skills on OpenLearnDeveloping new skills on OpenLearn

Developing new skills on OpenLearn

OpenLearn is a free and easy way to develop new skills, test current knowledge, and broaden your experiences.

Posted on: 6 May 2020

Staying positive during lockdownStaying positive during lockdown

Staying positive during lockdown

Lockdown has made me a bit indecisive about life after graduation, but I know it's not worth getting worked up and worried right now. It is more important to stay positive.

Posted on: 6 May 2020