Geography graduate returns to class

As part of the GEO3030 Geographers at Work module recent graduates return to class to tell current students about life after graduation.

Mitch Robinson joined the class this week to talk about his career.  Mitch studied BSc (Hons) Geography at Northampton and graduated in July 2014.  His first role was with the Black Country Consortium, working as an Economic Development Graduate.  Mitch outlined the skills he had learned in this role, and the process of applying for - and getting! - that first graduate job.

Mitchell Robinson

He also outlined his current role - he is now a Sustainable Travel Officer for Centro.  His role focuses on cycling and walking.  Mitch outlined the work he has been doing with the Bostin Bikes scheme, and explained how he has been working with various stakeholders to develop further cycle routes in the region.

There were opportunities for students to ask questions about the role and to find out more about graduate recruitment processes.

Mitch's visit was the first in a series - a number of other graduates will be returning to class over the next few weeks...

Former student talks about health and development in Malaysia and Nepal

Past Northampton student Sonia Coates joined first and second year Geography undergraduates last week to talk to them about her field work in Malaysia and Nepal undertaken as a part of her MSc studies. She covered a range of contemporary issues including migrant health in Kuala Lumpur and child health in a Nepali village. 

Former student, Sonia Coates

Sonia is now working for the Sheffield charity 'The Long Well Walk' and is busy raising funds for water and sanitation projects across Africa. Find out more about her work at http://thelongwellwalk.org/