5. An exciting place to study Law -
York Law School
University of York, UK TOP FEATURE
The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 05
ork Law School (YLS) is a part of
the University of York, a respected
research-led university based in the
beautiful and historic city of York,
England, and part of the Russell Group
of elite UK universities. YLS is an exciting
place to study law – we pride ourselves
on the excellence of our research (recently
rated by the UK Government as one
of the top five departments) and our
distinctive teaching - all undergraduate
LLB and post-graduate LLM programmes
are taught in an innovative way through
problem-based learning (PBL). We caught
up with a current LLM student from Delhi,
Anjali Sheoran (AS) and two YLS tutors,
Dr Peter Harrison (PH) and Jenny Gibbons
(JG) to find out more about why studying
at YLS has the potential to give students
a commercial advantage over more
traditional law programmes.
What makes YLS so
distinctive?
PH: PBL is a core feature of all our
programmes at YLS – even our building
was purpose-designed around the
concept of PBL study. PBL is a modern,
dynamic learning method that ensures
you experience and understand law in its
social and theoretical contexts by working
together in groups to solve a sequence
of realistic ‘problems’ that have been
designed by the academic staff, including
me.
JG: And me! The realism of the PBL
problems is definitely the key distinction. I
was a solicitor in a commercial firm before
I retrained as a teacher and I wish I had
known about PBL when I was studying.
It would have definitely prepared me
better for my professional life when I was
Y
6. The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 06
required to research the law and advise
clients with little supervision.
AS: YLS is anything but conventional
and that is what makes it distinct! Not
only does it teach law in new and creative
ways, what struck a chord with me was the
colleague-like treatment of students which
allows us to critically analyze the issues at
hand (and each other too) in a constructive
manner. The LLM course that I’m a part of
is especially interesting because we have
students from as many as 6 jurisdictions
coming together to provide context.
PBL is of course one of the most unique
features of this law school; all the plenary
sessions given during the week come in
context with the PBL problems and this
allows us as students to understand our
class discussions and doubts in light of a
factual problem.
What makes the law
programme at YLS
different from other UK
universities?
JG: In the UK, law has traditionally been
taught through a programme of lectures
and seminars that focus on substantive
legal principles, and this is still the model
in the majority of UK law schools. At YLS,
we recognize that this approach does
not necessarily provide students with the
commercial awareness and professional
skills needed for the modern business
environment.
PH: We are fully aware of how
improvements in technology have
impacted on the way people study, and
rather than being scared by this, we have
designed our programmes to incorporate
these changes. By requiring students to
work together on problems and undertake
their own independent research from day
one, everyone at YLS has practice of
the ‘real world’ in a supportive (and fun!)
setting.
AS: Many a time, when students are
asked this question, they all have similar
answers but in my experience, YLS
has managed to design the course in a
manner that every student comes out with
varied experiences. Yes, we have to put in
a lot of hard work (law is lengthy!) but to
put it simply, the course makes learning
fun. Simple things like naming the PBL
problem puts us all at ease and bring
our learning into context. Additionally,
the focus of the course is not just
academic but rather enhancing the overall
employability of a student. I think we all
will come out as culturally sensitive and
patient individuals with the ability to deal
with clients (as people) just as easily as
systematically finding solutions for their
concerns.
7. The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 07
Why does studying
at YLS give students
a commercial
advantage?
PH: The practice of law is only in part
about knowing the law and applying to
a set of facts. Other factors are crucial
to successful practice, particularly an
understanding of what the client really
wants to achieve, the motivations of your
opponent and what outcomes are realistic
within a certain commercial situation. It is
our aim at YLS to equip our students to
see how law fits within commercial, social
and political contexts to deliver successful
client outcomes. PBL is a part of that
process (and through it, we highlight
the importance of structured analysis of
the entire factual scenario) but it is also
used alongside a strong focus on skills
training. Certain modules are assessed
in part through client letters (based upon
the PBL scenario) where students have
an opportunity to demonstrate their
understanding of the law within a client-
focused context. Our LLM students also
have the option to gain experience of live
international negotiation against students
at a United States law school.
JG: I use client letters too within the
law school clinic at YLS, where I am a
supervising solicitor. I’m really proud
of the work undertaken by students on
behalf of the clients who visit the law clinic
to take advantage of the service we offer.
In most law clinic cases, small groups of
students have the opportunity to write
a letter of advice to a real client about a
current legal issue under the supervision
of a qualified solicitor, like me. There are
many benefits to this clinical approach to
legal education as the students plan and
conduct the client meetings, review and
research the law, work together in teams
to meet deadlines, and practice drafting
client letters. The law clinic is an optional
module on the LLB and is now being
offered as an LLM programme where
students are taught how to structure and
run law clinics in different countries.
AS: Like I said at the beginning, YLS is
anything but conventional and initiatives
like use of PBL and the law clinic provide
us with an edge over students from other
law schools. In my understanding, one of
the most important qualities of a lawyer (be
it a solicitor or a barrister) is to constantly
challenge oneself. Some people are naturally
confident while some are reserved; YLS
gives an opportunity to augment your
personality as a whole and ultimately makes
you more marketable. Employers are looking
for individuals, they do not have to spend a
lot of time on, to train as professionals; YLS
gives you that edge because you are already
a professional when you pass out of here.
For more details about YLS and PBL, please
visit : www.york.ac.uk/law
Biographies:
Anjali Sheoran is
a qualified Indian
advocate and worked as
a commercial lawyer with
a global organisation for
4 years before enrolling
as a master’s student
with YLS. She is also one
of the graduate teaching
assistants at the law
school for Year 1 LLB
students and participates
in their PBL sessions.
Dr Peter Harrison
qualified as a solicitor
and was the practice
head for intellectual
property law at an
international law firm
before joining YLS.
At YLS, he is module
leader for LLB and LLM
intellectual property
and LLM international
commercial negotiation.
Jenny Gibbons is a
supervising solicitor
at the YLS Law Clinic
and teaches across a
range of undergraduate
and postgraduate law
modules. She is also
the module leader for
LLB public law and is
responsible for designing
and creating PBL
teaching materials and
assessments.
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10. Which law degree is right for me?
The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 10
There’s little doubt
that a law degree
is one of the most
widely recognized
and highly respected
qualifications available,
but what makes it so
attractive to employers,
and what’s the best
program to study?
ith a growing number of universities
around the world now offering
law, we spoke to Dean of the Australian
National University’s College of Law,
Professor Stephen Bottomley, about the
popularity of law degrees, and the benefits
they presented to prospective students.
Professor Stephen
Bottomley (PSB),
Dean at Australian
National University’s
College of Law.
Why so many students
are seeking to study
law at university?
I think there are many reasons students
want to study law, not the least because
of the opportunity and recognition that
comes with the profession.
Generally, you’ll find a law degree provides
the knowledge, high-level skills and
understanding required by organizations
around the world.
Even if a student doesn’t intend to practice
law, a law degree will often open doors to
a huge range of other career options.
Why do you think
that is, and what are
some of those career
options?
PSB: First, having a law degree
demonstrates your technical prowess,
academic excellence, commitment,
dedication and drive – the traits that
leading employers are looking for in their
top employees.
Second, a law degree gives you versatile
set of professional skills that can be
transferred between law and many
other career fields, such as business,
finance, technology, innovation and
communications.
Do your current
students talk to you
about what they want
to do with their law
degree?
PSB: Yes, and it’s always pleasing to
know students are so aware of the options
and opportunities law presents to them.
Here at the ANU College of Law, we have
a large number of students who plan to
practice law after they graduate, with the
remainder planning to establish a career in
a diverse range of other fields.
Of course, a law degree is an essential
W
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qualification if you’re seeking a career as
barrister, solicitor, lawyer or legal adviser,
but a law degree doesn’t limit you to
working in law or being a lawyer.
At the ANU, we place a considerable
focus on the versatility of law, and have
many alumni who have become leaders
in business, commerce, politics and
international relations.
How important is
the curriculum or
focus of a particular
law school – does it
make a difference for
graduates?
PSB: I think it makes a big difference –
you’ll often find a law school is known for
strengths in certain areas.
At ANU, for example, our location in Canberra,
Australia’s capital city, has enabled us to form
stronglinkswiththeHighCourtandParliament
of Australia, so we have particular expertise in
regulatory, government, administrative and
international law.
Alongside our ranking as one of the world’s
top 15 law schools, this expertise means
our law degrees – and the graduates who
hold them – are more likely to be better
recognized by potential employers.
The benefits of law
are obvious, but what
degree should I apply
for, and what will it
cover?
12. The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 12
PSB: In most countries, you’ll begin
your undergraduate study through a
Bachelor of Law, which introduces you
to the fundamental concepts of law. In
the degree, you’ll be taught how law is
created, interpreted and applied – and
identify the many dimensions law plays in
our day-to-day lives.
Apart from the option of taking law as a
single degree, at the ANU you can also
study law as part of a flexible double-
degree – where you study two disciplines
simultaneously, and graduate with two
Bachelor degrees.
At the ANU, we have many students
who’ve combined law with business,
commerce, arts or science or one of over
thirty other disciplines.
What about doing
Honours – is it
something you think is
worthwhile?
PSB: If a student is looking for something
to help them stand out, or considering
further graduate study, Honours can
provide real value.
However, it’s worth noting that some
universities – including the ANU College of
Law – have recently incorporated Honours
into their Bachelors degree. That means
that all students who commence (and
successfully complete) their LLB at ANU
graduate with an Honours degree.
We think, this gives our students more
opportunities for independent research,
analysis and critical thinking, and provides
a further edge when it comes to finding a
job.
We’re hearing more
about the Juris Doctor –
where does that fit in,
and how is it seen by
employers?
PSB: The Juris Doctor (JD) is for students
who have completed a Bachelors degree
in another discipline who are seeking to
obtain a legal qualification.
While the JD is only a relatively new law
degree, it’s quickly grown to become
a very prestigious and highly regarded
qualification around the world.
Because of its global recognition, we
find the JD offers graduates exciting
and diverse career paths. These include
traditional roles – such as a lawyer or
barrister – through opportunities in
management, business, commerce,
international affairs, administration,
technology and communications.
Given its global
reputation, do you
think the Juris Doctor
is a good option for
international students?
PSB: Yes. At some universities like ANU,
the JD program reflects more current
themes and contemporary issues, giving
students a broader perspective of law,
and making the degree suited to a wider
range of careers.
Here at ANU, our JD students benefit from
a distinctive capstone experience which
sees them undertaking clinical studies,
internships or a research project, and sets
them apart from other law graduates.
We often find students who have already
completed their Bachelor of Law will
progress to a Master of Law, but there are
situations where an international student
may wish to do a JD. For example, if an LLB
graduate from a non-Australian university
wants to get a better understanding of
Australian law, the JD would be ideal.
Have you got any
suggestions for how
students can make
the most of their law
degree?
PSB: The advice we give to our students
is to get involved in their study and university as
much as you possibly can. That means taking
advantage of mooting competitions, exam
scenarios and tutorial discussions that take
place at law school. Similarly, make sure to get in
contact with law student associations and local
law societies – they’ll often put on events and
othernetworkingactivities.
For international students, it’s really important to
makethemostofbeinginadifferentcountryand
newculture.
At ANU, our international students are part of a
diverse,friendlyandsupportivecommunitymade
upofpeoplefromover30differentcountries.That
diversity adds another dimension to the learning
experience – often, the friendships our students
make during their degree turn into valuable
professionalnetworksaftergraduation.
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14. he British Broadcasting Corporation
defines globalization as the process by
which the world is becoming increasingly
interconnected due to the results of
international amalgamation arising from
increased interchange of international
trade, world views, products, ideas and
cultural exchange.
Nooteboom’s (1999) definition suggested
it was “a variety of phenomena: politics,
technology, consumer behavior, firm
strategy, markets, trade flows and capital
flows”. The hospitality industry is one
that has been facing significant growth
(and challenges) due to the impact of
globalization. It has been suggested that
with the increasing impact of globalization,
those in the Hospitality Industry may
have to learn different approaches to
management to survive and develop in
the new environment, with its high levels
of uncertainty, while also understanding
potential implications for the future of their
business.
One of the many changes globalization
may bring to New Zealand Hospitality
businesses is an increasing number
of foreign customers with potentially,
quite different expectations of service.
What changes (if any) may be required
of a business to meet these different
expectations? (e.g. signage in multiple
languages). What might the trigger
point be to warrant such changes? As
Nooteboom (1999) noted, “there is no
one overriding aspect to globalization,
but rather a number of interconnecting
aspects such as political, economic /
financial, societal, cultural. No single
aspect on its own presents a New Zealand
Hospitality business a challenge but all
together!”
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
About the Hospitality Industry.
• Globalization is the process by which
the world is becoming increasingly
interconnected.
• The Hospitality Industry is one that has
been facing significant growth due to the
impact of globalization.
• Hospitality organizations should be
constantly scanning relevant political
and legal environments, for changes in
regulations, tariffs and internal & external
conflicts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Hospitality organizations need to ensure
employees are fully aware of the products/
services they provide.
• NZ operations need to be aware of
the growth strategies practiced by
multinational companies – e.g. strategic
alliances, franchising, management
contracts, and joint ventures.
Some effects of
Globalization on the
NZ Hospitality Industry
Political
NZ Hospitality organizations need to
adopt a global scope to help cope with
competition.
Economic
Strategic alliances help hospitality
managers concentrate on their core
activities.
Social/Cultural
HR Strategies—In order for hospitality
organizations to adapt themselves to
the new management environment
characterized by uncertainty, diversity,
speed and information technology,
companies need to reform the
fundamental framework of their Human
Resources system.
Technology
Recognize the importance of Social
Media—The growth of Social Media in
the last five years has been staggering
and will continue to grow. This new form
of communication and feedback is good
news for consumers and offers both
threats and opportunities for operators.
Environmental
Environmental degradation has sparked a
global green movement in consumers and
corporations. Hospitality organizations are
now able to join the movement through
sustainable tourism practices and be
recognized as Green Globe Certified. The
sustainable development also encourages
the move from capitalist orientated
globalization to socialist globalization;
Hospitality organizations should adopt a
strategy which considers profit, people
and the planet.
Researchers: Degree Students Kristal
Jenkins, Alana Rees, Beth Van Kooten,
Monica Yoon
Article by: Dr Noel Bridgeman
The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 14
How should the hospitality industry adapt
to globalization?
Hospitality industry is facing significant growth
due to the impact of globalization. INTERESTING READ
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15.
16. n the dawn of the new millennium, when
we stand and retrospect, we notice the
growth of a diverse cross-cultural mix of
businesses as a microcosm of tomorrow’s
world. The businesses vary in size, shape,
culture, industry, scale, geography and its
people.
A more pertinent fact is that our economy
is largely driven by small businesses. The
culture of start-ups and small businesses
has been adapted from the west to east
and quite fashionably so. With more
and more investors keen on investing
into new, unique and scalable ideas, the
number of start-ups has shot up and
entrepreneurship has taken a new course.
A high majority of jobs are created by small
businesses started by entrepreneurially
minded individuals; many of whom go
on to create big businesses. As we move
forwardintothe21stCentury,itisimportant
to reflect on the great contributions that
entrepreneurs have made to the wellbeing
of our people and the wealth of our
economy. Before we venture into the
need for nurturing entrepreneurship, let
us start with examples of really famous
entrepreneurs who faltered several times
before hitting jackpot:
Thomas Edison – The inventor of electric
bulbs which light every corner of our
houses today got it right only after creating
10,000 incorrect prototypes.
Richard Branson – The founder of Virgin
once said, “Entrepreneurship is about
turning what excites you in life into
capital, so that you can do more of it and
move forward with it”. He created 400
companies before Virgin Galactic.
Colonel Sanders - The founder of
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) expanded
globally with his fried chicken. He was
rejected 1009 times before his recipe was
finally accepted.
The reason for the aforementioned
examples is to highlight the dedication
in building an idea into a successful
enterprise. The examples go on – From Bill
Gates to Steve Jobs and from Henry Ford
to Jeff Bezos. They had one common
question – “What kind of business plan
that follows passion might make sense in
Nurturing Entrepreneurship
At Newcastle University, UK
The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 16
I
17. the context of growth at that time and can
generate capital?”
Ideas are abundant and opportunities
numerous to build and scale up. The
questions that arise are – where do ideas
come from? What does one do with those
ideas? And how does one commercialise
them?
Rise Up
Newcastle University has its own
examples of Bransons and Edisons,
who sought an idea and commercialised
it with guidance and advice from Rise
Up – The Newcastle University Careers
Service’s support programme for student
and graduate entrepreneurs. Rise Up
aims at building budding entrepreneurs
by developing their enterprising skills,
encouraging and exploring ideas and
their feasibility, and finally supporting with
funding to help them start and sustain
their business plans.
One such business idea that was given
wings by Rise Up is ‘docYOUmentary
Films’. Vikas Kapil and Craig Hawkes
started docYOUmentary Films in March
2014, to offer promotional films that are
personal in nature and are guided by strong
storylines. The duo place their customers
at the centre and heart of their business,
and anchor the entire production around
people – from conceiving a storyline to
writing a script; to shooting the footage
and post-production editing. The team
uses industry-standard, broadcast quality
equipment, coupled with software that
can be found in the editing suites used
to cut the box-office hits you see at the
cinema.
The duo has already secured a number
of contracts for their promotional films,
including the National Health Services
(NHS) at the UK. Describing their novel
business approach, Craig, a Fine Arts
graduate, said: “Our product is based on
the personal stories behind the people.
It’s about telling the story of a brand
through the story of a real person - the
entrepreneur, the employee, or even the
client. We incorporate that ethos across
all of our communication media and our
main aim is to stand out from the rest by
capturing those individual stories in the
most cinematic form available.”
Vikas, who is originally from New Delhi,
arrived in the UK in September 2011 and
graduated in 2013 with Masters in Creative
Writing. He goes on to say, “Our approach
to filmmaking is highly personal. We like
to make films that are individual-centric.
And in today’s world of social media even
most of the big companies around the
world are going for promotional adverts,
which are highly personal. We like to make
good films which are about a real person,
which are about you, hence the name
docYOUmentary.”
Rise Up -
Founderships
Rise Up recently launched Founderships,
an innovative start-up experience for
graduate entrepreneurs. Founderships
offer Newcastle University graduates
a comprehensive support package for
six months, giving them the resources
they need to start a successful business
with high growth potential. The package
includes; work space, advice, access to
networks and funding, and, in return, we
ask that they work hard and iterate fast to
make their passions a reality.
It is aimed at self-starters with excellent
ideas across all sectors, with the potential
to achieve scale. Through a rigorous
selection process, we have selected five
individual ‘Founders’: people who are
thinking big about their ideas and can
evidence their potential success.
• Civil Engineering graduate Ed
Stephenson, who wants to bring together
project management solutions for
construction companies online;
• Brigitte West, who since graduating
with First Class Honours in Biomedical
Sciences, has rapidly expanded her
business knowledge through the
successful blog, Beauty by the Geeks;
• Chris Dawson, who studied Town
Planning, and has created a concept
for a utilities management service for
properties with four or more tenants;
• Liam Rushforth, whose first-class
degree in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, has given him a solid
technical foundation for his business,
Niftyy.co, which aims to take the hassle
out of finding gifts for friends and loved
ones; and
• Richard Llewellyn, an Economics
graduate, who has engaged with the
business and healthcare communities
to develop Physio Platform, a system to
provide tailor-made exercise prescription
software to clinicians.
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COVER STORY
18. Dr James Callaghan, director of research
and enterprise services at Newcastle
University, said: “At Newcastle University
we have been working with the North
East Local Economic Partnership to help
support innovation in the region to create
new businesses.
Rise Up - Intent
Another venture launched by Rise Up
was a programme to support international
student start-ups in the North East of
England.
The INTENT (International Entrepreneurs)
programme consists of four interactive,
practical workshops aimed at preparing
final year international students to start
and grow their own business in the UK
after graduation.
Students receive training in business
planning, market research, financial
literacy and marketing. During the final
workshop, the programme participants
pitch their business idea to a panel
in order to gain an endorsement for a
Tier 1 graduate entrepreneurs visa. An
endorsement from an authorised higher
education institution is a pre-requisite to
applying for the visa.
Rise Up –
Enterprise Shed
In a recent endeavour to build the
entrepreneurial spirit in budding
entrepreneurs across the globe looking
to grow their ideas, Newcastle University
launched a new MOOC that gives
the keys to a virtual shed where their
entrepreneurial passion can bloom into
reality. Started on 30 March, 2015 and
hosted on FutureLearn’s social learning
platform, ‘The Enterprise Shed: Making
Ideas Happen’ is Newcastle University’s
latest free online course. Currently open
for registration, the course is aimed
at people who want to set up a social
enterprise, initiate a community project,
or start a new business venture. Available
to anyone, anywhere in the world with an
internet connection, the Enterprise Shed
will offer four weeks packed with a range
of interactive resources, including video
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19. tutorials, discussion sessions, and online
meet-ups. The Enterprise Shed features
case studies of a number of entrepreneurs
who have explored their ideas with help
from Rise Up, Newcastle University’s
Careers Service support programme for
student and graduate entrepreneurs.
The team behind The Enterprise Shed is
aiming to create a community for learners
to share and discuss their ideas with like-
minded people. The course aims to offer
an approach to exploring entrepreneurial
thinking not only in the business context,
but also in the learners’ home, work,
community or even their country.
In one of the case studies that highlight
the impact of entrepreneurial thinking
outside the business realm, winner of
$1M TED prize Sugata Mitra, Professor
of Educational Technology at Newcastle
University, shares the problem-
solving approach that underpinned his
extraordinary vision to make the ‘School
in the Cloud’ concept, a concept where
students from the underprivileged
sections of the society can learn subjects
by themselves a reality.
It is said, “The words on the door of
opportunities always read “PUSH”.
Newcastle University believes in bringing
together the best analytical and strategic
thinkers and help them plan a future
that has a new level of understanding.
Rise Up supports entrepreneurs who are
always on the lookout for a better version
of everything and helps to convert their
dreams into reality.
Marc Lintern
Director of Newcastle
University Careers Service
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22. The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 22
lthough studying a Master in Cyber
Security sounds really tough, however,
it became easier due to the immense
support I received from my professors and
supervisors.
Our schedule was completely different
from one of the other Computer Science
departments. It had one week of lectures
for each module, where we had to study
for the entire day. Since we got short
breaks in between, it never felt hectic. The
amount of time that we got to spend in
programming was the best part about the
degree. Additionally, practical help from the
professors to discuss issues throughout
lectures and even beyond that led to an
enormous increase in my knowledge in this
field. End of the one week course study in
college led to three weeks of self study
to complete an assessment which was
followed by submission.
After a few months, I bagged an internship
as a developer in a well known company.
It improved my self confidence to a large
extent and made me believe that although
I am an international student, I could
make my place in this country. We used to
have one week of lectures and alternative
days of work during the remaining weeks.
During holidays, my days passed with
in-depth study and learning many new
IT tools for Cyber Security. The course
structure had variety and different angles
to look at the technology which made the
course even more gripping. The more I
studied, the more I wanted to know about
each module. It had never been hectic for
me to learn something new in this course.
Dedication is all what this course required
from a student. Though the weather is
cold, visiting the York city center always
surprised me. It is full of life, good music,
street performances and an infinite food
choice. The night life itself has its own
colors in York. Weekends spent in York
and surrounding towns were my favorite
outings as I kept meeting new people.
I love surprises and York is indeed full of
surprises. My one year Master study is
almost getting completed and I have no
idea how the time passed by so quickly,
with meeting new people and knowing so
much about different cultures. Initially, I was
nervous about the Cyber Security course,
however, today I feel proud of choosing
this course at the University of York. It has
advanced my career opportunities. The
diversity of the IT field, the international
culture, the food variety and surprises
made my academic year cheerful. I feel
special in my own way
Nidhi Modi
MSc Cyber Security
University of York
Student DiaryNidhi Modi shares her experience of
studying Master in Cyber Security at
the University of York
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23. The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 23
Record Number of Strathclyde
Students on World-Class Internships
The highest representation of any university on
the Saltire Foundation Undergraduate Internship
Programme
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hirty-eight undergraduate students of
University of Strathclyde have secured
places on a world-class entrepreneurial
leadership programme, with 11 of them
coming from the Faculty of Engineering.
Strathclyde has, for the seventh consecutive
year, the highest representation of any
university on the Saltire Foundation
Undergraduate Internship Programme, with
38 students from a total of 131. This is the
highest overall total of participants to date
and exceeds the previous record of 103, set
last year.
The Strathclyde students will be undertaking
global internships, lasting between eight and
10 weeks, between June and September.
Theywillbebasedacrossfivecontinents,and
four will take their internships in California’s
Silicon Valley. The Engineering interns will
be working with major companies, including
the Edrington Group, GE Oil & Gas, IBM and
GlaxoSmithKline.
KatyGordon,CareersService&Employability
Manager at Strathclyde, said: “We are
delighted that so many Strathclyde students
have shown a desire to develop the global
mindset so prized by employers through
taking up the fantastic opportunities offered
by the Saltire Internships.”
“A success ratio of nearly one in every
three applications being chosen is real
testament to our students’ determination to
succeed and our Careers Service’s thorough
preparation and support for them throughout
the process.”
Sandy Kennedy, chief executive of the Saltire
Foundation, said: “It is very gratifying to see
such a surge in the numbers of young people
who are keen to build their confidence,
skills and ambition. Scotland’s commercial
reputation in the global arena can only be
enhanced by this fantastic response, which
beats all previous years, and we are delighted
to welcome these confident, entrepreneurial
and driven young potential executives.”
Successful internship student, Ross McBride
from the Department of Design, Manufacture
& Engineering Management, commented on
his once-in-a-life-time opportunity working
in San Francisco after successfully acquiring
a Design Development Engineer internship
withApnicure:“Thisinternshipislikenoother.
The Saltire Foundation has built an incredible
platform for penultimate year students to
launch their careers within their chosen
discipline. As a prestigious organisation,
the Saltire Foundation’s challenging vetting
process ensures candidates who qualify
are of the highest standard, employable by
companies worldwide. Now, at the end of
my first month, I have gained a spectrum of
Product Design Engineering skills, specific
to Medical Device Development and I am
unquestionably grateful for this opportunity
and to be part of the growing community of
Scotland’s next business leaders.”
The successful applicants from the Faculty of
Engineering were: Jose Hidalgo-Clyne, May
Man and Ross McBride (all studying Product
Design Engineering); Joma Cameron, Jack
Carlisle, Marcus Richardson and Gareth
Deering (Mechanical Engineering); Euan
Foster and Douglas Cook (Aero-Mechanical
Engineering); Iva Slavona (Structural and
Architectural Engineering) and Chris Allen
(Chemical and Process Engineering).
Faculty of Engineering
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26. The Learning Curve • April 2015 • 26
Study abroad
From a daunting task to a beautiful dream….
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Once the students are sure about their
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Accreditation
When selecting a college or a university
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With an accredited institution, a student
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colleges and employers.
Ranking
In recent years, university rankings
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to ensure that the department is renowned
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Value for money
The selection of the course and college
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quality of the degree/diploma but also
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could fetch. Hence, if the student is taking
a loan to fund his/her education, he/she
should consider the financial viability after
the completion of the course. Students
should not select colleges where the
fee charged is exceptionally high and
the placement records do not reflect
corresponding income standards.
Safety
Due to a rampant increase in racial
discrimination across the globe, the
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their children to a country which ensures
high safety standards. Consequently,
students and parents should pay attention
to specific detail such as the congenial
campus environment which is conducive
for higher growth and learning.
Scholarships
Earning a degree from a foreign university
is a distant dream for most of the students
due to the exorbitantly high costs
associated with it. However, those with
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Location
Location is another pivotal factor to be
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South East England is relatively higher
than the rest of England, Ireland and
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or a city experience. Additionally, it is
important to check the connectivity in
terms of transportation facilities as well as
inter-city network.
Climate
From harsh winters to intolerant summers
or snow to desert heat, students should
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location with moderate or familiar climate.
Consequently, students would be able
to encash their study abroad experience
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