Student profiles

Alex Weir Undergrad Student

The most rewarding part of my placement was feeling I was making a difference to the developments I was working on for Londoners

Alex Weir BA Geography with Employment Experience

Follower her placement at Transport for London, Alex can now show employers that she has the knowledge and skills to do well in a professional job setting.
Geography student

One benefit of my placement is the openness of my team to welcome me back when I graduate

Lauren Rimell BA Geography with Employment Experience

Lauren Rimell's placement has given her a wide range of work experience and excellent future job prospects.

Geography student

I have gained real work experience in a fast-paced environment

Fran Davenport BA Geography with Employment Experience

Fran Davenport spent her placement year managing stakeholders and developing planning proposals for sustainable public transport at Transport for London.
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Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Eve Stanislawski BA Geography

Eve got her job in the international development sector after studying BA Geography and volunteering for a development charity.
Geog student

Don't be afraid of contacting companies directly to ask for a placement

Tom Humphries BSc Geography with Employment Experience

Tom Humphries' placement with Eden Rivers Trust has given him a wide range of experience.
Samantha Skinner standing in front of river

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

Samantha Skinner BSc Environmental Science

Samantha's placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has helped her develop her environmental science skills, both geographical and biological.
Selena Treuherz in Foodhall kitchen

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

Selena Treuherz BA Geography

Selena undertook a project as part of the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Scheme.
Alumni Matthew Keedy at work

As a science teacher, it's important to keep on top of emerging research

Matthew Keedy BSc Environmental Science

Matthew explains how his degree launched his career in teaching.

Student Robert Wickenden in the Peak District

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

Robert Wickenden BA Geography

Robert talks about his aspiration to become a transport planner.
Student Beth Lamon by the Arts Tower in Weston Park

I have taken a lot of inspiration from projects working to rewild and restore native ecosystems

Beth Lamont MEnvSci Environmental Science

Beth discusses her passion for working in the field.

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