Future You

Future You

Future You is your go-to place for career information and the latest graduate opportunities, including jobs, degree courses, graduate schemes, and apprenticeships. Whether you have a clear vision or are just starting to explore, our in-depth insights from employers, careers advisers, lecturers and graduates will help you every step of the way. Email us at: podcast@prospects.ac.uk

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April 24, 2024 23 mins

In this episode we look at a program that's been collaboratively produced by both an expert in health care and an expert in management. It's an online course that allows flexibility alongside a global reach, with input from real leaders across various organisations.

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If you'd like to get in touch with either of my guests, you can email them:

Susan Buttress: Susan.Buttress@liverpool.ac.uk

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In this episode we talk to students and professionals at Digifest 2024. They discuss how they incorporate AI into their studies and work, while sharing their thoughts on its effectiveness.

More about Digifest 2024: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/digifest

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Many places of study welcome mature students each year, juggling work commitments, childcare and other responsibilities This week we’re joined by Emma Hunter, a Student Ambassador from The University of Law who tells us about her personal journey upon returning to education later in life.

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Coming up to your graduation? Or just want some good, general tips and tricks. Tom Allingham from Save the Student joins me to chat about what finances could look like for future you. From energy bills to cost of caps and gowns, there's something here for everyone. 

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Ever thought about changing your course? In this episode, Rachel, a careers adviser from University of the West of Scotland sits down to tell you who to talk to, what your options might be, and what steps to take. It can be a scary thought process, but this episode should have you covered! 

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This episode is for all budding solicitors out there. We take an in-depth look at The Solicitors Qualifying Examination with Dr Jill Howell-Williams from The University of Law. She offers tips and tricks, advice and answers the most frequently asked questions. 

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We take a look at an online distance learning postgraduate diploma that brings the latest neuroscience findings of trauma and adversity to the forefront - shining a light on what working with children and young people who have experienced adversity can look like across the globe.

The Child and Adolescent Psychology and Neuroscience in Practice Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip CAPNiP) is a new program that is suitable for anyone working...

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Ever thought about starting a startup? Dr Oksana Koryak offers an insight into the routes to take, pitfalls to avoid and why so many fail. 

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Management and Entrepreneurship MSc 

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I speak to Carl Chalmers and Paul Fergus from LJMU about Conservation AI which harnesses machine learning for various conservation projects, and the MSc Artificial Intelligence course, where you can learn the many uses of AI and much more.

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I speak to Maddy Jennings, a third-year journalism student at the University of Lincoln, and Andrew Turner, a reporter who's worked for the BBC for 22 years. They share their personal journeys and experiences in the world of broadcast journalism, and the exciting opportunities that have come their way. 

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We talk to Dr Rosina Watson about the Sustainability Business Specialist Apprenticeship, a part time course that is designed to equip sustainability professionals and leaders in organisations of all sizes with the skills needed to lead and manage change towards improved sustainability performance.

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January 2, 2024 48 secs

Future You is brought to you by Prospects, the graduate careers experts.

We're here to help you achieve your career goals. Listen for invaluable insights and practical advice from top employers, graduates and professionals.

Whether you're a current student or already graduated, this is essential listening as you take the next step towards future you.

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'We tried to imagine where is the economy gonna be, five, ten years from now (...) and tried to think about, how do we build programmes to get students to those places...'

Professor Ian Burn joins me to discuss MSc Money and Banking, MSc Economic Policy and Data Analytics and MSc Data Science for Economics at the University of Liverpool.

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'I've been part of the Sustainable Consumption Institute since my PhD. So it'd be a really nice thing to do to see people coming up through the program, developing their own ideas for research at Doctoral level as well.'

In this episode of Future You we speak to Dr Dan Welch from The University of Manchester about a new course - MA Social change, environment and sustainability. 

It's an exciting new programme that explores the cont...

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In this episode of Future You we speak to Ralf Becker from the University of Manchester about a brand new course he is involved in setting up - the MSc Economics and Data Science.

While economics is a traditional academic discipline, the combination with data science is an emerging field and students will develop cutting edge analytical skills that are much sought after by employers.

Find out more about how to apply the course by v...

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The Masters in Engineering Business Management (EBM) at the University of Sussex is the course for you if you want to work at the forefront of technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics - while combining that with a passion for entrepreneurship and start-ups.

In this episode of Future You, Dr Zhengguo Sheng tells us about the course, what qualifications and interests you'll need to get a place, and the career paths i...

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How could a law degree help you achieve your career goals?

In this episode of Future You, Victoria Weir tells us about the University of Law's undergraduate law degree.

She explains how the course can set you up perfectly for a career in the law or in many other professions - and what makes the University of Law's programme unique.

If you're inspired to find out more, visit the undergraduate law page on the University of Law's webs...

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In this episode of Future You, four graduates join the podcast to help us explore exciting career opportunities in technology consultancy with Capgemini and Capgemini Invent. 

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Freya Hemming is a brand ambassador for Get Into Teaching and looking forward to her own career as a teacher, while Zaid Khaliq has been a teacher and is a now an Explore Teaching adviser.

In this episode of Future You they discuss perceptions of what it's like to be a teacher and bust some myths around salaries, workload and dealing with bad behaviour - as well as talking through the rewards that the profession brings.

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Did you know that you can study for a degree as a way into a career in the police? 

In this episode of Future You we chat with Alastair White, lecturer in policing at the University of Law and former detective chief inspector with Northamptonshire Police.

He talks about how the University of Law's professional policing degree can prepare you for a career in law enforcement.

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