Spring 2017
Here you will find the LECTern edition of Spring 2017.
Nicola Wylie (RCM Coordinator)
After completing her Physical Geography degree, Nicola took some time out to relax and decide her next steps. She then returned to Lancaster to undertake an internship with LEC as a Careers and Alumni Support Officer. Following this, she has successfully secured a full-time role as a recruitment, conversion and marketing coordinator (RCM).
Sarah Shallcross (PhD student)
Sarah loved the challenges of her MSc Volcanology and Geological Hazards Masters course at Lancaster, and is now studying for a PhD at Leeds University.
Considering a PhD?
If you would like to find out what it means to do a PhD, how to apply and general advice, here you will find the presentation used in 2017’s ‘Considering a PhD?’ careers panel event.
Internship case studies
Internships are invaluable in making you stand out from the crowd with relevant work experience and skills development to compliment your degree studies.
A career in catastrophe risk
Get inspired by LEC alumnus Hannah Frost, catastrophe risk analyst at WillisRe, with resources presented at the 2017 ‘What can I do with my degree?’ careers panel event.
Harry Jacks (Science Teacher)
After training to be a teacher through the Teach First Leadership Development Programme (LDP), Harry has been offered a permanent position as a Science Teacher in Blackpool.
George Linney: Energy Lancaster Summer Internship
See the value of internships as George explains his three month placement with Energy Lancaster.
Lydia Atkinson (Atkins Global)
Lydia now works as Assistant Ecologist with Atkins Global. Amongst other activities, she conducts wildlife surveys and compiles reports for protected species.
Rebecca Cunning (JXB)
Completing both BSc and PhD Geography, Rebecca now works as an Editorial Assistant for the Journal of Experimental Botany (JXB), a leading plant science journal based at Lancaster University.
