Career navigation and preparation as an international student in the UK
Xinyue Zhao explores her journey navigating CVs, job interviews, and career aspirations as one of GDI’s employability champions. This blog is part of a series by our Employability Champions, helping to prepare graduates for life after study. Read our piece by...
Student voices: championing career success in GDI
Shirley Jenner, GDI employability lead (2019-2024), reports on a recent employability initiative where international postgraduate taught (PGT) students worked to strengthen career support provision in the Global Development Institute. The project was designed to...
Perspective, clarity and belonging: GDI PhDs in the Lake District
Anifat Ibrahim, a PhD candidate at the Global Development Institute, and Krishna Das, a PhD candidate at the Department of Geography, reflect on how a well-timed group trip to Brathay in the Lake District earlier in the year rejuvenated their spirits, strengthened...