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.
Giuseppe wanted to undertake an internship that would provide him with an insight into research with impact and application, specifically related to climate change. He wanted to also explore potential employers in Italy. He identified his PIPS opportunity ...
Michael Pointer, a student based at the University of East Anglia, wanted to gain experience of working in a non-HE environment, exposure to communications activities and gain teaching/training experience. Michael followed up an advertisement in the PIPS ...
Natalia Zielonka, a student based at UEA, wanted to gain understanding of her career options outside academia, particularly in policy. Nat successfully applied to the UKRI Policy Internship scheme to secure a placement with JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation ...
Sean Tattan, a student based at the University of East Anglia, wanted to gain exposure to a new setting, specifically one based within a sales/operational environment; both to ascertain whether he enjoys working in this field and to develop new skills ...
Beth Sherman, a Student based at the John Innes Centre, had spoken with the SAW Trust at the Employer Forum and liked the concept of one of their proposed internship projects; development of a summer science activity book aimed at years 4 and 5 (KS2). ...
Jasmine Percival, a student at Quadram Institute, undertook her placement with IP21, a local intellectual property services company. Jasmine is focused on working in patent law so wanted to use her PIPS to gain valuable experience and insight into the ...
Shannon Weldon, a student at the University of East Anglia, undertook her PIPS with Developing Experts. Developing Experts’ online platform provides science curriculum content to schools and a careers library promoting careers within in the STEM industry. ...
Marco Fioratti, a student based at the John Innes Centre, undertook his CASE placement with his industrial partner, Syngenta, February to April 2020. Marco’s PhD is researching cover crops and below-ground biodiversity, investigating an ecological approach ...
Rebecca Casson, a student at the JIC, met with Phil Smith, from the Teacher Scientist Network (TSN) during one of break-out sessions at the PIPS Employer Forum and felt that TSN could provide her with a good placement experience. Rebecca had already undertaken ...
Elizabeth Allum, a student based at the UEA, hoped to improve her science communication skills by gaining a better understanding of video editing and resource development. Lizzie met with a representative from Developing Experts at the PIPS Employer Forum ...
Marco Graziano wanted to use his PIPS to develop his competencies in science communication and after chatting to Plastic Oceans at the Employer Forum, Marco felt this would be a great opportunity for him. Marco chose to undertake his placement during ...
Lila Grandgeorge, a student based at TSL, wanted to pursue an internship that would allow her to expand her knowledge of agronomy/crop production systems and food security and sustainability. Lila also wanted to get an idea of whether a career in this ...