Stories

A placement is an unbelievable opportunity to get a feel for the direction you would like your career to take.

I learned a lot while investing little time, which is key to consider when having full-time PhD projects running at the same time.

During my first year, I worked on getting a strong theoretical background. Then my supervisors pushed me to also get some practical experience.

This experience was a standout addition to my academic C.V., and has proven useful in addressing selection criteria.

One of the great things about the program was simply the chance to experience a professional work environment.

I have been really lucky to have very supportive advisors, who encourage me to travel, attend conferences and learn by experience outside the office.

This experience helped me to broaden my communication skills in an industry setting.