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Lauren’s career in news

Lauren studied politics and American studies, graduating in 2022. In this video, she talks about her motivations to work in news, how she got into the industry, and how her degree has helped her in…

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Lydia’s career in the civil service

Lydia studied politics at the University of Nottingham, graduating in 2012. In this video, she talks about her career path from graduating and working in PR to her current role as the Deputy Head of…

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Interview with Adult Nursing student Sonia

Adult Nursing student, Sonia, talks about what made her choose Adult Nursing, how she's met friends for life, her favourite placements so far and the support she has received studying at the…

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Being an introvert at university

Karan shares his tips and experiences of being an introvert at university and how to manage your time, energy and social battery.#universityofnottingham #introvert #freshers2022 #weareuon…

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Vlog: Settling into University of Nottingham | Advice if you’re struggling

Kristina shares some tips about settling into university and what to do if you're finding it hard to settle in and get used to living at uni. Check out Kristina's YouTube channel:…

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Vlog: Figuring out what I want to do with my life | University of Nottingham

Chris talks about how he went from having no idea what he wanted to do for his career, to securing a grad scheme which he'll start once he graduates. He explains how the University's…

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How to keep going when the going gets tough

Max Thorpe shares lessons he learned the hard way in the toughest race on earth and his journey exploring and building resilience.

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Student accommodation house hunting tips | UoN SU | University of Nottingham

This year it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re making the right decisions about your housing and accommodation for next year. The University and Students’ Union are…

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What advice would you give to new students?

Starting university is really exciting but it's a big change and a lot to get used to, so here's some advice from some of current students for new students about to start in September. …

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Moving back home after living away at University - Tips and advice

Emily's tips and advice for living back at home with family after being away at University. Things might be a lot different since you left and you won't be used to the surroundings or…

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VLOG: How To Make Friends At University | first year/fresher university advice!

Ella takes you through her top tips and advice for making friends at the University of Nottingham. Ella’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ellhought0n #UoNFreshers #WeAreUoN

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Six tips to get you through Clearing

Six tips to get you through clearing Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of clearing? Here's six tips from some of our students who went through it last year.…

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Clearing - Why Nottingham?

Clearing - Why Nottingham? Find our more about Clearing here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing

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#WeAreUoN Claudia's story

Claudia works directly with students at one of our Student Service Centres. Claudia works front of house helping students with any queries they may have during their time here at University. From…

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Vlog: 5 things to do before starting uni

Varun's got 5 top tips for things you can do in preparation for starting university. UoN SU Welcome site: https://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/welcome/ UoN new students 2018 Facebook group:…

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Vlog: Freshers chat with Mum

Ali and her Mum have a chat about their experiences of Ali moving to university, and what advice they'd give new students and their parents. Check out Ali's channel:…

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How to overcome job interview nerves

Do you have an interview coming up? Are you getting nervous? Don't worry, Kirsty Barnard, Senior Careers Adviser, outlines the things you can do before and during the interview to overcome your…

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Graduate career opportunities within Citizens Advice

Interested in working for a charity? Neil Clurow, alumnus (social policy and administration) and development manager gives an insight into the work of Citizens Advice, the types of roles available,…

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How to get a job with a charity

Sarah Hancock, philosophy and theology alumna, works for The Challenge. She gives advice on how you can stand out in the recruitment process, the skills charities look for and the evidence that you…

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LinkedIn: Connection Invitations

Are you looking to make connections on LinkedIn? To ensure you get positive responses to your request, follow the three P's! Hannah Woolley, Employability Education Manager from the Careers and…

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LinkedIn: Your Summary

Are you using LinkedIn to make contacts and search for job vacancies? Then you'll need a strong personal summary. Hannah Woolley, Employability Education Manager from the Careers and…

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LinkedIn: Your Professional Headline

Your professional headline is one of the first elements of your profile that LinkedIn users will see and so it's important to get it right. Hannah Woolley, Employability Education Manager, from…

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Career advice | Professional guidance from alumni

Amy Prosser, Senior Scientist at Sygnature Discovery, talks about her role as a mentor and the types of questions she gets asked by students. They range from how she chose her PhD and how she got…

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Vlog: Things I wish I'd known last year

Sophie offers the advice she wish she'd known before she started university. Sophie's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5yVk7Sw4KXrsisGxvwmfig

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Vlog: Living off campus

Hannah gives some tips about living off campus. Hannah's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCoZGyEMMW4ljy1QakZFgcg

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Vlog: More things you might be worried about

Humeara offers advice about budgeting, making friends, living away from home and not drinking alcohol. Check out Humeara's channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDN4YrUnT-Y6R_Wb1X0jlg/videos…

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Vlog: Things you might be worrying about...but don't need to be!

Starting uni can be a bit scary, so Ali's here to settle your nerves about making friends, living away from home and managing your work. Ali's channel:…

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Vlog: 5 things I've learnt from first year at uni

Find out the top 5 things Ali's learnt from her first year at university. Watch more of Ali's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeAFCl1LROdRvjzf_V09jg

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Dr Emma Taylor-Steeds, PhD alumna - Using the Careers and Employability Service

During Emma's third year of her PhD Chemistry, she made the most of the help available from the Careers and Employability Service. She had a one-to-one appointment with careers, a CV and…

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eMentoring - bring your career ideas to life

Laura Mingley, biology graduate talks about how the eMentoring scheme helped her gain a first-hand insight into the career that interested her. She asked her mentor, Paul Little, an alumnus of the…

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Vlog: Top 5 tips for making friends at uni

Find out how Emma and Laura became friends during their first weeks at university! See more from Emma https://www.youtube.com/user/MemoriesbyEmma

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Vlog: Buying uni books on a budget

Find out Amy and Laura's tips for buying books for university on a budget! See more from Amy and Laura:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfLBxpMVOtlyagSUxkncWA

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Vlog: Long distance relationships

Amy and Laura offer some advice about how to manage long distance relationships when moving to university. See more of Amy and Laura's videos…

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Vlog: Uni jargon buster 101

What exactly *is* a fresher? What's the difference between a lecture and a seminar? Who in the world is a personal tutor? Emma's here to explain some of those unfamiliar words you might…

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Vlog: Healthy eating at uni

Charlotte gives some tips on how to eat healthily at uni. See more of Charlotte's videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD-n-vgKgemZ50S0F9t_hSw

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Vlog: Dear first year me...

Molly, Josh and David travel back in time to give their first year selves some advice... actual time travel at 3:18! See more from David, Josh and Molly…

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Vlog: First day experience

Shane talks about what to expect on your first day when you move to Nottingham. Find your hall on Facebook http://goo.gl/MQ7cVF See more from Shane https://www.youtube.com/user/shanevslife

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Vlog: School study vs. Uni study

Studying at University can be a bit different to what you're used to at school. Amy and Laura are here to talk you through some things you might want to bear in mind. See more of Amy and…

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Vlog: Expectations vs. reality

How does life at Nottingham compare to Tom's expectations? Find out in this vlog! Watch Amy and Laura's vlog about living in self-catered halls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eubSFYDIY34…

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Adrian Hayes

A short video of explorer, adventurer and business coach, Adrian Hayes talking about his life and how he achieves his goals. As well as offering advice to current students of The University of…

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Tips for University applicants and interviewees

In this video, Matt Harrison, Marketing and Recruitment Projects Manager at The University of Nottingham, gives his top tips for potential applicants and interviewees. Got any questions about…

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Careers Roadshow 2013

Campus Cam finds out how the Careers and Employability Service have been celebrating #UoNAmbition at the Careers Roadshow, asking students and staff to share their ambitions and advice. For more…

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