Tag Archives: opportunities

Create Your Own University Experience

Posted on 24th September 2017 by Emma Lennox

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

Posted on 24th September 2017 by Emma Lennox

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

Posted on 24th September 2017 by Emma Lennox

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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INTERVIEW – From Anthropology to Stormont

Posted on 26th May 2017 by Emma Lennox

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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Getting Experience with the National Trust

Posted on 6th February 2017 by Emma Lennox

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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The Dream Job – Mark McFadden Broadcaster and Journalist with ITV News

Posted on 14th November 2016 by Emma Lennox

What course did you study at Queen’s? I went to Queen’s University in 1984, studying for a Degree in English & French. I’ve always been more of a words person than a numbers person, so I was naturally drawn to the … Continue reading →

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SECTOR FOCUS – Charity and Development

Posted on 2nd September 2016 by Emma Lennox

In September 2015 there were 164,889 charities in the UK, ranging from small voluntary organisations to large charities with big budgets.  Approximately 75% of charities are small concerns with an annual income of up to £100,000. (www.gov.uk) Graduate Schemes and … Continue reading →

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Oh, you’re doing an Arts degree! What job are you going to do with that?

Posted on 23rd June 2016 by Emma Lennox

Good Question.  I’m glad you asked. Welcome to the first ever edition of The Edit, a must-see guide, informative magazine and blog made specifically for Arts, Humanities and Social Science students here at Queen’s University. We are uniquely placed as a … Continue reading →

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