Monday 28 October, 3-4pm Bourne Lecture Theatre 2 

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This session will give you an overview of the Programme, how to prepare for the selection process and hints and tips for your application.  

Please register so we have an idea of numbers.  Please note this is an IN PERSON event.

In the meantime, have a read of our blog post from a current STP Trainee (Vascular Science), Anice Aidi, who graduated in Biology from RHUL in 2020.  Anice shares some hints, tips and inspiration for those interested in applying.

For other career ideas and inspiration on what to do with a Bioscience degree have a read of our Careers guides on; Science R & D, Alternative Careers in Science and Careers in Healthcare and the NHS, all of which are on the Careers Moodle page.

You could also check out our inspirational blog series written by RHUL alumni who are all now working in the science and healthcare sector.

Monday 28 October, 6-7pm Online 

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Are you passionate about protecting our planet and its diverse ecosystems? Curious about how you can turn that passion into a fulfilling career? Join us for an enlightening and inspiring event dedicated to careers in conservation!

Rudiger Riesch, Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Biology, will lead a dynamic panel discussion. With his extensive experience and profound knowledge in evolutionary biology and conservation, conversations will explore how alumni built their experience whilst studying, top tips during the application and interview process and more!

Alumni speakers include...

Elissa Phillips - Project Manager @ Incredible Oceans (2020 BSc Management with International Business)

Izzy Frey - Consultant Ecologist @ Tetra Tek (2020 BSc Biology)

Harry Williams - Assistant Ecologist @ Dorset Council (2022 Ecology & Conservation)

Victoria Webster - GIS Research and Monitoring Officer @ Surrey Wildlife Trust (2019 MeRS Biology)

Jordan Payne - Conservation and Public Engagement Ranger @ City of London Corporation (2020 BS Zoologists & 2022 Cardiff Uni, MS Conservation Biology)

Tuesday 29 October, 6-7pm Online 

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Are you eager to start a career in laboratory sciences? Looking for guidance on how to gain valuable lab experience while still studying? Join us for an exclusive alumni panel event focused on securing a career working in a lab!

Hear from our accomplished alumni who have successfully transitioned from university to thriving careers in various laboratory settings. They will share their personal stories, experiences, and the steps they took to achieve their career goals.

Learn from the experts how to gain relevant lab experience while you’re still a student. Our speakers will provide actionable tips on securing internships, volunteer positions, and research opportunities that will enhance your resume and give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Whether you’re just starting your degree or nearing graduation, this event will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to pursue your career aspirations.

Alumni speakers include...

Chaaya Parmar - Biomedical Scientist, Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit @ University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2019 BSc Biomedical Sciences)

Julia Choromanska - Scientist, Lonza (2018 BSc Biomedical Science & 2020 MRes Gene/Gentic Therapy)

Stefan Stoica - Scientist, National Physical Laboratory (2023 MSci Physics)

Ben Butterworth - Lead QC Microbiologists, Thermo Fishers (2020 BS Biomed Sciences, 2021 MS Biology/Biological Sciences)

Megan-Alicia Jones - Medical Laboratory Assistant @ Health Services Laboratories (RHUL – 2021 BS Zoology)

Join us for NHS Day at the Enterprise & Careers Hub! 

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This is your chance to meet NHS professionals, including Royal Holloway alumni, in an informal drop-in session.

Whether you're curious about clinical roles or the vital behind-the-scenes work that keeps the NHS running, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths. Chat with representatives about their specific areas, educational pathways, and opportunities such as placements, internships, and postgraduate programs.

You can rotate freely between tables, following your interests and engaging in open discussions. Don’t miss this unique chance to discover what working in the NHS could mean for you!

Attending....

Surrey and Borders Partnership, NHS Foundation Trust

Meet with Ana Rocha Viegas (Assistant Psychologist) and Aisling Quinn (Clinical Research Practitioner) from SABP, who are the leading providers of specialist mental health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services for people of all ages in Surrey and north east Hampshire.

Supporting Alumni...

Anthony Ladipo - Graduate Management Trainee, Paediatrics @ West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

2023 Royal Holloway BSc Business Management and Administration

2023 University of Birmingham PGDip Healthcare Leadership

Lazenya Weekes-Richemond - Senior Strategy Manager @ National Cancer Programme at NHS England.

Prior to the NHS, Lazenya worked in the global health and international development sector, managing health projects internationally across Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East and South East Asia.  Lazenya also worked in pharmaceutical regulation with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulations Agency in the U.K

• 2006  Royal Holloway BSc Biomedical Science
• 2009 London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) MSc Control of Infectious Disease

James Friend - Senior strategic leader in Transformation and Delivery Risk Management @ NHS

Royal Holloway Alumni

James Friend is an executive leader in the NHS with a track record of success in delivery and strategic transformations, innovation and improvement. With previous experience in UK and International Financial Services and in leadership roles at a number of NHS Acute trusts and service commissioning organisations in London and the South East of England, James is currently the NHS England – London Region Director of Digital Strategy championing the use of digital tools and data at scale to simplify clinical workflows, align capacity with demand and accelerate patient treatment and is a member of the Greater London Authority’s Data for London Advisory Board. Previously a Local Authority Leader, James undertakes non-executive Director roles including chairing the Finance & Risk Committee at Health Innovation Network South London, chairing Good Shepherd Trust a multi-academy trust with more than 20 schools across the south of England and other of charity trustee positions.

Research and development (R&D) is when businesses gather knowledge to create new products or discover new ways to improve their existing products and services. Larger companies may have their own research and development team that will test and refine products or processes before commercial use.

Pharmaceutical R&D refers to the pharmaceutical research and development of new medicines. 

On this panel, you will hear from alumni working in this field, covering pharmaceuticals, cancer trials, biotech and neurosciences:

• Sophie Barratt Development Scientist at Allergy Therapeutics (2018 BSc Medical Biochemistry)
• Fatjon Dekaj Early Phase Cancer Trials Research Manager NIHR at University College London Hospitals Clinical Research Facility (2015 BSc Biomedical Science)
• Angelos Petropoulos Biotechnology Research Technician at Laverock Therapeutics (2021 BSc Biomedical Sciences)

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There are over 350 different types of career in the NHS. Everyone makes a difference every day and you can find out more about the roles available here. Hear from a fascinating panel of Royal Holloway alumni working within diverse roles within the NHS:

• Lucy Roberts-West - Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (2020 BSc Psychology)
• Katie Johnson - Graduate Mental Health Practitioner at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (2018 BSc Psychology)
• Shanice Hart - STP Trainee Embryologist at Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust (2019 BSc Biology)
• Imogen Dyer - Music Therapist at West London NHS Trust (2013 BMus Music)

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Bioscience alumnus Adriana Macko explains how taking a year in Industry really opened her eyes to the diversity of roles within the exciting and constantly evolving biotech field but also how it led to a graduate role at Illumina. Adriana also shares some helpful insights, hints and tips when applying for roles in the broad science sector. Watch the recording.

Looking for inspiration? Love science but not lab work? Listen to our fantastic panellists discuss their own career journeys and current roles working within the broad science sector.  They are alumni working in healthcare consultancy specialising in PR and medical communications, also alumni working in Biotech and Pharma, all outside of the lab.  They share insights on how to enter the field and do well in the selection process. Watch the recording.

Hear from three alumni who work in a diverse range of roles all within the Pharma Industry from Sales in Medical Devices, Medical Writing and then Regulatory Affairs for AstraZeneca.  Some key insights from the session include

1. Use LinkedIn to network and find out about jobs in the sector and even ask for an informational interview with professionals
2. Learn all about a day in the life of these jobs to know if it's a good fit for you and
3. You will always be constantly learning skills in any role so don’t worry about changing career direction! Watch the recording. 

Overview of the recruitment and selection process, along with plenty of useful resources and further reading to help you prepare to apply for graduate entry medicine. Watch the recording.

Grace and Srushti are both alumni who are now on the graduate entry medicine pathway to become NHS Doctors.  On this interesting panel they discuss everything from how to prepare for the admissions tests and interviews to what it’s like on placements as a medical student.  They also share some of their thoughts on what specialisms they are considering and loads of hints and tips too. Watch the recording. 

The NHS flagship graduate management training scheme is well known and a fantastic way to start your career in a range of different professions from HR to Finance to General Management.  We brought together a panel of 3 to talk about the scheme (one is now an assessor so a really valuable perspective!) but also their experiences and advice on how to do well in the selection process.  A must watch for those even vaguely considering applying! Watch the recording.

 Are you interested in a career in mental health or forensic psychology?  If so, this session could be very useful.  Hear from Maria, who works as a Clinical Assistant Practitioner in Acute Psychiatric Services (and more recently as a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) and Yvonne, who is Director of the Curado Group, which is a residential facility for men with severe mental health issues.  Both give an interesting and useful insight into their work and some great advice for those looking to enter the field. Watch the recording.

Join Dr Simon Mantell, formerly from the Careers Service, for a look at how to access laboratory work. Watch the recording.

Are you interested in becoming a bioscientist, or maybe just keen to hear more about what the career path of a bioscientist looks like?  Would you like to learn more about working in the NHS and the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in particular?  Then this is the perfect session for you! The speakers are:

• Alumni Amani Elhouderi, a Biomedical Scientist for the NHS
• Guy Brown, a trainee Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics) on the STP - at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

They share their career stories, insider insights, top tips and advice. Watch the recording here.

We invited a panel of 2 Physician Associates to tell us more about this interesting career option in the Healthcare profession. The speakers are:

• Bilal Chaudhry MSc PA-R Physician Associate in Haematology Northampton General Hospital
• Naju Ibrahim Physician Associate in Surgery University Hospitals Birmingham Trust

Watch the recording here.