How did they get that job? Most probably because they read something or heard something or knew someone and this ignited a spark of interest which helped them to recognise an opportunity or work to create one.

The best advice? Work out what interests you and then actively research it. Take a chance. Make your own luck. See what's out there.

Recommended Podcasts

• The Life Scientific Link opens in a new window recommended by Helen Murray (Educational Support Services Manager). This podcast series gives fascinating glimpses into the life and work of scientists of various disciplines as they reflect on their career journey and the future of their research and its application.
• Multiscale MusingLink opens in a new window recommended by Chris Woodgate (Hetsys student). This is a podcast series covering computational materials science and interviews computational researchers in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering.
• The Infinite Monkey CageLink opens in a new window is a podcase and radio series where Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the world through scientists' eyes.
• Looking GlassLink opens in a new window is a podcast from the Institute of Physics which looks at some of the most pressing challenges we face as a society and explores the ways in which physics can help address them.
• In Our TimeLink opens in a new window recommended by Professor Don Pollacco (Astronomy and Astrophysics group). This is a great library of history and current science and arts topics chaired by the legendary Melvin Bragg and 3-4 subject experts.
• The Universe in VerseLink opens in a new window recommended by Helen Murray (Educational Support Services Manager). This is a wonderful collation of how topics and disciplines intersect, full of lots of people who aren't necessarily well-known, but who probably deserve to be.

Careers Blogs and Webpages

• Join a fantastic careers workshop hosted by TEDx speaker, ex-IBMer, former NYC studio cat, touring rock musician and future workplace consultant, Christopher Bishop. The session will take place in the IOP London building, 11am - 2pm on March 15th, 2024. Register hereLink opens in a new window for the lecture and workshop on how to use the Future Career Toolkit to find career opportunities emerging at the edge.
• Visit Physics World Careers 2024 - Physics WorldLink opens in a new window featuring advice and information, including profiles of some of the careers typically chosen by Physics graduates.
• The University Student Opportunity team have a careers blog that you can register for. Register for the University Careers blog.Link opens in a new window
• Voices of AcademiaLink opens in a new window recommended by Ria Wilson (Project Officer). These blogs show that nobody is alone in facing mental health. Make sure you also check out the #100voices projectLink opens in a new window by Zoe Ayres!

Newsletters

The Student Opportunity team publish a weekly newsletter during term team which highlights careers and employer related events taking place each week, which all students will automatically receive. Here are some of their issues: Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 

Want to recommend a podcast, blog or resource? Let us know your recommendations.