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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 Industry](/media/livacuk/careersandemployability/2020/Untitled,design,(10).jpg)
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
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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
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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
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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 Foundation](/media/livacuk/careersandemployability/2020/Jack,Young.jpg)
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
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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
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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
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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
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![I completed the 10 Day Handshake Challenge](/media/livacuk/careersandemployability/2020/Alyssia.jpg)
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