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Postgraduate student sets up café dedicated to mental health and social inclusion

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/postgraduate-student-sets-up-cafe-dedicated-to-mental-health-and-social-inclusion

Dave Breen, an MA Social Work student on placement with children’s charity Barnardo’s, has led a project to set up Plymouth’s first mental health and social inclusion community café – and everyone is welcome.

Four from University make finals of Social Worker of the Year Awards

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/four-from-university-make-finals-of-social-worker-of-the-year-awards

A postgraduate in the Institute of Education and three Social Work graduates have been shortlisted for this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards.

Align your internship with your career goals

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/align-your-internship-with-your-career-goals

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

BSc (Hons) Sociology student, Olivia, completed an internship in the area she aspires to work in, which provided her with valuable real-world insights.

ChatGPT is an effective tool for planning field work, school trips and even holidays

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/chatgpt-is-an-effective-tool-for-planning-field-work-school-trips-and-even-holidays

University of Plymouth news: A new study suggests anyone looking to shake off the winter blues by planning the perfect getaway - or alternatively looking to arrange field work or school trips -should turn to ChatGPT

Live Scribing

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/the-bridge/knowledge-exchange-experiential-education-and-skills/live-scribing

Live Scribing is a collaborative project between The Bridge and University of Plymouth illustration students, allowing students the opportunity to develop their illustration practice, confidence and skill set in a professional setting.

Opening your eyes to opportunity

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/opening-your-eyes-to-opportunity

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Natasha used skills gained from her degree to sidestep into a career in marketing.

Faye's story

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-architectural-engineering/fayes-story

Architectural Engineering

BA (Hons) Architectural Engineering student Faye shares her experience of doing a placement year and the benefits it offers.

Making a difference for refugees – meet the founder of the life-changing Plymouth programme START

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/making-a-difference-for-refugees-nil-meet-the-founder-of-the-life-changing-plymouth-programme-start

University of Plymouth news: Avril Bellinger, Lecturer in Social Work and Honorary Associate Professor, says success of any size can come from asking the simple question ‘What can I do to help?’

Sharing a love of literature

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/sharing-a-love-of-literature

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Alisar's internship with the School of Society and Culture has provided her with plenty of transferable skills to help her secure a career she will truly enjoy.

Internships that complement your studies

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/internships-that-complement-your-studies

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

BA (Hons) History student Lucas discovered new career path opportunities during his industry experience internship.