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“Prison Libraries - Working Together”: My experience at CILIP’s Prison Libraries Training Day

Rebecca Breinholt MA Librarianship

In November 2024, the University hosted the annual CILIP Prison Libraries Group Training Day. This was organised by CILIP’s Prison Libraries Group alongside Dr Jayne Finlay, Lecturer in Librarianship at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication. MA Librarianship student Rebecca received a bursary to attend the event and reflected on her experiences.

The impact that Sky has on people’s lives is very apparent, and being part of that is a privilege.

Ali Mroweh MSc Information Management

Ali graduated in 2022 and has since gone on to a successful and exciting career working at Sky as a Software Developer. In this profile, Ali tells us more about his current role, the projects he has worked on, and how the knowledge and skills gained on his course and the work experiences he undertook throughout his studies contributed to his career development.

My dissertation supervisor gave me hope and confidence that I can do well

Anhad Singh Bhatia MSc Data Science

Anhad was initially apprehensive about experiencing education in a new country. After a few months at Sheffield, he now feels confident that he's made the right decision.

I definitely feel as though my masters will make progression at work possible.

Claire Ives MA Librarianship (part-time)

Claire is a mature student and a member of staff at the University of Sheffield - she currently works in our academic library. She thinks that the MA Librarianship course is the perfect way to help her progress.

Children and young adults' librarianship is one of the most critical areas of the subject

Rebecca Gutierrez MA Librarianship

Becca is determined to launch her career in children's librarianship - and she thinks her time at Sheffield will help her to achieve that goal.

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The excitement of discovery and the potential impact fuel my passion

Justina Karam BSc Data Science

Justina, from Egypt, was one of the first BSc Data Science students enrolled when the course launched in September 2023. She's quickly made the University her home - immersing herself in new experiences and even making a difference to her fellow course mates as a student rep!

Management School alumni Alex at a work event

Sheffield really feels like a home

Alex Hamling MSc Marketing Management Practice (now MSc Strategic Marketing and Branding) alumnus

Since graduating in 2022 in MSc Marketing Management Practice (now MSc Strategic Marketing and Branding), Alex decided to stay in the city and has found a successful career for himself in a local Sheffield company. He works as a Digital Manager for Rotabroach, using his knowledge of marketing, digital and business to manage digital projects and analyse the marketing mix for the company.

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