By James, Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham As a third year MSci Chemistry student, I have been lucky enough to undertake some socially distanced in-lab projects along with some really cool ‘at home’ lab projects. Here’s an overview of some of the fun experiences I have encountered over this academic … Continue reading “The hidden perks of at-home labs”
Category: Chemistry
Making the Most of Living at Home
By Rosie, Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham I don’t think I ever really indulged the idea of living out at Birmingham – it’s my home city and home is about a forty minute drive to campus. Deep down I must have felt that I just wouldn’t cope with living elsewhere … Continue reading “Making the Most of Living at Home”
The Collaborative Teaching Laboratory at Birmingham
By Rosie, Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham As a Chemist, I spend a lot of time in the CTL. CTL stands for ‘Collaborative Teaching Laboratory’ and it’s a £45 million pound state-of-the-art facility. Labs are a fundamental part of the Chemistry course: they are a way of bringing the Chemistry … Continue reading “The Collaborative Teaching Laboratory at Birmingham”
The Impact of Covid-19
By Rosie, Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham Coronavirus seems the unavoidable topic of choice for my April blog given that it is the primary focus for everyone now, causing a tragic loss for many and putting our lives on hold. We are living through an unprecedented point in history which … Continue reading “The Impact of Covid-19”
Welfare and Wellbeing Support
Starting university is a huge adjustment for most people: living in halls, being more self-reliant (doing your own washing! getting up on time!!), homesickness maybe, finding your tribe, let alone starting a degree. Your brain is bombarded with lots of new information very quickly and furiously processing the new environment can be absolutely exhausting. Some … Continue reading “Welfare and Wellbeing Support”
A week in the life of a Chemistry student
A week in the life of a Chemistry student can be quite full-on – don’t sign up for a Chemistry degree for an easy ride! The material is challenging and there are lots of contact hours compared to most degrees. However, in some ways the intensity of the course carries you through it: it provides … Continue reading “A week in the life of a Chemistry student”
Why I chose Chemistry at the University of Birmingham
Hi! My name’s Rosie and I’m a second year Chemistry student. I was very unsure about what I wanted to study at University until about a month before the UCAS deadline; at some point Maths and Philosophy, Surface Pattern Design and Law were all in the melting pot. I remember agonising over the choice and … Continue reading “Why I chose Chemistry at the University of Birmingham”
Placement Year Application Recipe
Shopping List >70% first year mark Strong lab skills Basic understanding of the sector you are applying to Short-term career planning Ingredients A rough idea of something related to your degree, that you would enjoy doing for a whole year Knowing what is definitely not for you A CV that precisely describes your education and … Continue reading “Placement Year Application Recipe”
Societies in EPS
Taking part in societies is one of the most important and fun things you can do at uni. Sure, you’ll hear everyone saying, ‘Get involved’ or ‘Make the most of it while you can’ and the short response is: it’s true. I’m in my third year now and can confidently say that being an active … Continue reading “Societies in EPS”
Typical week in the life of a third-year chemistry student
Monday My week begins pretty well with lectures starting at 11. We always have multiple modules going on at once, so there will be a variety of organic, inorganic or physical chemistry lectures to study. I will either make lunch at home or bring it to campus (even a £3.50 meal deal can be expensive, … Continue reading “Typical week in the life of a third-year chemistry student”