Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

I can now talk confidently about key environmental topics within a business context

Ellie McWilliams BA Geography with Employment Experience

Ellie completed a 12-month placement at Unilever, working in Sustainability and Communications & Corporate Affairs

The Experience Sheffield Scholarship has enabled me to fully immerse myself in student life

Caitlin Donnellan BSc Economics

Caitlin is a current second year BSc Economics student and the recipient of the Experience Sheffield Scholarship.

It brings me a great sense of achievement that my work is helping others

Terry Wu MSc Information Systems Management

Terry Wu graduated in MSc Information Systems Management in 2019 and now works as a Software Products Manager for Kingdee Software.

Studying and living abroad takes a huge leap of faith and confidence but it is worth every single bit of it.

Nelson Walker BA Journalism Studies

Nelson spent a year studying at the Universidad CEU San Pablo in Spain as part of his degree.

I generated £175,000 of new business ‘closed won’ for my employer

Erica Emily Farthing BA International Business Management with Study Abroad

Erica graduated from the Management School in 2021 after studying International Business Management with Study Abroad. She now works as a Commercial Business Development Representative at Salesloft.

I have gained a huge number of business critical skills that I believe will stand me in good stead for future employment

Ed Brophy BSc Economics with Employment Experience

Ed is a final year BSc Economics with Employment Experience student. He recently completed his placement at Toyota GB.

The skills I have developed over the last 12 months have been invaluable

Nadia Murphy Geography with Employment Experience

Nadia's placement year at Siemens PLC saw her driving social and environmental sustainability in a multinational technology company.

My placement has immensely boosted my confidence when I think about life after University

Nahuel Mainard Sardon BA Geography with Employment Experience

Nahuel's placement at Transport for London has helped him to develop many transferable skills and establish networks for future employment opportunities.

I have learnt the sustainable perspectives on development for economic, social and environmental objectives

Jason Mak MSc Urban & Regional Planning

USP graduate Jason now works as a Planning Officer for North Somerset Council, in this interview he reflects on his time at Sheffield and the help he received in order to obtain his current role.

Governing forced migration in Colombia's peace transition

Stephany Mercedes Vargas-Rojas Urban inequalities and social justice

Stephany is a PhD student, currently examining Colombia’s recent efforts to govern internal armed conflict-induced displacement through urban resettlement in massive state-led housing projects.

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