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.
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 March 2017, during ...
Elizabeth develops array of skills at The British Quinoa Company Elizabeth Chapman, a PhD student at the John Innes Centre, undertook her internship at The British Quinoa Company from January to March 2017, during the 2nd Year of her PhD studies. The ...
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 health ...
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 ...
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. This is a highly prestigious scheme and Thom was selected ...
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 ...