Student Stories
As part of the programme students undertake a 12 week professional internship (PIPS) in an area unrelated to their PhD. CASE students are also required to spend at least 12 weeks with their CASE partner. The following case studies are an example of the experiences that our students have had whilst on their placement.
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Eleni enhances her career prospects with internship at the BecA-ILRI Hub, Kenya.
Eleni Vikeli, a 3rd year student at the JIC, has an interest in working on science communication projects and is particularly interested in international projects and worldwide communication of...
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Sophie has very positive experience with AQUAVALENS
Sophie Bennet met representatives from AQUAVALENS at the PIPS Employer Forum. AQUAVALENS is a consortium of SMEs, Industries, Universities and Research Institutes with the mission of protecting the...
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Josie strengthens her career plans following PIPS in Africa
Josie Maidment undertook her PIPS at the Biosciences eastern and central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub from January to April 2017, during the second year of her...
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Chris impresses at the Broads Authority
Chris Pyatt undertook his PIPS placement the Broads Authority in Norwich, after having found the opportunity on the MyCareerCentral list of 'warm' leads. Chris undertook his PIPS from January to...
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Thom enhances his skills at the Government Office for Science
Thomas Booth, a PhD student at the John Innes Centre, undertook his PIPS at the Government Office for Science in Westminster after having seen the RCUK placements promoted in the PIPS newsletter....
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Cat surpasses Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s expectations
Catherine Jacott, a student at the John Innes Centre, hoped to gain experience in the business/applied side of scientific research and arranged her internship with Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada...