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.
Toby Buttress reaps the benefits at RAGT Seeds Toby Buttress, a PhD student at the John Innes Centre, undertook his PIPS placement at RAGT Seeds Ltd, after having spoken to them at the annual Employer Forum. Toby found the Employer Forum a useful event ...
Melissa gains business experience with a PIPS at Hethel Innovation Melissa Stewart, a student based at UEA, undertook her internship at Hethel Innovation after finding out about the company at the Employer Forum. Hethel Innovation is a business and innovation ...
Emma secures a valuable internship experience at the Employer Forum Emma Mckechnie-Welch, a student at the John Innes Centre, went to the PIPS Employer Forum with the hope of finding an internship where she could develop her science communication skills, ...
Ben Rix achieves his aims with Aquavalens Ben Rix, a PhD student at the UEA in the School of Biological Sciences, wanted an internship to develop his written communication skills and looked for a local opportunity to achieve this. Following the PIPS Employer ...
Cat is optimistic about her future career after a highly successful CASE placement Catherine Gardener is an CASE student at the NRPDTP in her 3rd year, working on novel temperature sensing mechanisms in plants. Cat is based at the John Innes Centre and ...
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 ...
Biosciences eastern and central Africa offers Pilar chance to shine Pilar Corredor Moreno is a second year DTP student who undertook her PIPS with the Biosciences eastern and central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub in ...
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 ...