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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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...
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Andre gets a taste of commercial plant breeding for his internship
Andre Kuhn, a student at the John Innes Centre, wanted to gain an insight into the methods and approaches used in wheat breeding, a field that he had never worked in, as well gaining an...
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Victoria improves her communication skills and self-confidence during internship with WISE
Victoria Jeffery was hoping to have the opportunity to inspire more young girls to consider Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths as a career option, alongside improving a variety of skills,...
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Stuart has experience of a lifetime with Kiwifruit Vine Health in New Zealand.
Stuart Woodcock, a PhD student at the John Innes Centre, undertook his internship in New Zealand with Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH), Mount Maungauni, as a Science and Innovation Coordinator.