Author Archives: Emma Lennox

Interview with Disney Producer, Raymond Lau

For issue 8, we interviewed the Disney Producer, Raymond Lau and here’s the full version of our interview with him. Can you tell us what projects you are currently working on? I have just finished up on the second season … Continue reading

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Talking to Interational Students: Part 2

Students at Queens’ come from a variety of different countries and backgrounds, as well as a range of gender, ages and ethnicities. There are many students that have travelled very far to attend QUB.  In Issue 7 of The Edit … Continue reading

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In Conversation with: Mark Carruthers

Mark Carruthers is something of a household name for anyone who follows Northern Ireland politics. One of QUB’s own alumni, graduating with a degree in Political Science and Irish Politics, Carruthers is largely known for his firm but fair, no … Continue reading

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Create Your Own University Experience

Freshers didn’t turn out the way you thought it would? All is not lost. This is how you can create your own university experience. There’s a lot of buzz and excitement around campus when starting university. Everyone seems to be … Continue reading

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Who let the Underdogs out? Defending AHSS Students

The commercial mind-set of the twenty-first century in general does not place much value on arts degrees beyond that of them being a freeloader route into tertiary education under a guise of ‘wishy-washy’ self-expression. There is a defensiveness that must … Continue reading

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Interview with a Sky Sports Presenter

Arron Armstrong graduated from Queen’s in 1998 with a degree in Politics and is now a regular presenter on Sky Sports News. 1. Why did you choose to study Politics and how has your degree enhanced your career? I chose Politics … Continue reading

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The Secret Life of Politics

Working in politics is much more than just the front-faced interactions sitting in a chamber. Behind every elected representative and body of government, there is a huge network which runs government. Often we don’t realise these opportunities exist. Working in … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW – From Anthropology to Stormont

Kate Nicholl Belfast City Councillor, previously worked for Anna Lo MLA in Stormont We ask her about her experience in politics and why she would encourage students to think of a career in it! What are your past qualifications? I … Continue reading

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Top 10 Ways to Mess Up an Interview

Ahhh interviews. That minor stumbling block between us and getting that dream job we KNOW we’d be perfect for. The simple questions that lead us in to a panic. (Name? What’s my name?! Do I even have one?? WHO AM … Continue reading

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Getting Experience with the National Trust

Marc Bucklee Seasonal Site Supervisor for Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple What is the best degree for a job with the National Trust? If you want to focus on the visitor experience within the National Trust some sort of degree … Continue reading

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