Chemistry in the real world
Blogs from graduates in their first job and reports from students on work experience and internships.
Alumni Profile: Philippa Di Tondo
Chemistry in the real world 3rd February 2020
Catch up with Philippa as she lets us know about her career since graduating from Chemistry at Manchester
Alumni Profile: Pietro Di Tondo
Chemistry in the real world 27th January 2020
Pietro graduated from The University of Manchester in 2012 and has been updating us on his career since he left.
Outreach: Community Festival
Chemistry in the real world 6th January 2020
Find out more about Chemistry’s involvement in the Community Festival from Josh, who led the Flash Bang Show
Work Placement Diary: Charlotte Wormser – post 2
Chemistry in the real world 3rd December 2019
Charlotte is a third year student currently on a year in industry at Henkel in Germany. Three months into her placement, she discusses with us how she has been getting on and the differences between university life and working.Â
Alumni Profile: Katayune Presland
Chemistry in the real world 15th November 2019
Meet Dr Katayune (Kat) Presland, who is originally from Bradford. Kat studied MChem (Hons) Chemistry with study in North America (now MChem (Hons) Chemistry with International Study), spending her 3rd year at The University of Toronto. She then went on to study a PhD in Nanochemistry with Prof. Paul O’Brien.
Work Placement Diaries: Ben Asher – post 2
Chemistry in the real world 16th September 2019
Ben Asher is currently working at Scapa Plc for his Industrial Experience year, and has provided us with his step-by-step guide to applying for placements.
Work Placement Diary: Ben Asher – post 1
Chemistry in the real world 2nd September 2019
Meet Ben, a current third year student who is about to start his Industrial Placement with Scapa Group and find out more about how he secured his placement.
Work Placement Diary: Camery Ma Yii Earn – post 1
Chemistry in the real world 10th July 2019
Catch up with Camery Ma Yii Earn, who is about to start the third year of MChem (Hons) Chemistry with Industrial Experience and find out more about how she secured her placement.
Outreach: Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry
Chemistry in the real world 26th June 2019
The School of Chemistry recently hosted the Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry, where children as young as 11 visit the department to take part in the challenges. Find out more about the event here.
Chemistry OutReach at ScienceX
Chemistry in the real world 14th March 2019
We meet Sarah – one of the many students who participates regularly in Chemistry outreach opportunities like ScienceX.