What do you actually do!? Episode 36: John Filby, Clinical Scientist


Subscribe on your favourite platform now. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QfRCRhBxWTuMhFOkiAG0A John is a clinical scientist at Congenica, a digital health company specialising in genomic medicine. Before that he worked in the genomics service in the NHS and completed the NHS Scientist Training Programme. He graduated from York in 2012. In this episode, John and Kate talk about the … Continue reading What do you actually do!? Episode 36: John Filby, Clinical Scientist

Time for a well-earned break (and possibly one careers action?!) this Christmas


Christmas vacation - at last! We’re all feeling the strain after this year’s unexpected events, so this vacation is a particularly welcome time.  Yes, you might have revision to start or course work to finish, but be sure to take a breather as well. It’s more important than ever that you take some time to … Continue reading Time for a well-earned break (and possibly one careers action?!) this Christmas

What do you actually do!? Episode 30: Daniel Arda, Sustainability Assistant Manager


Today’s episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will be focusing on corporate social responsibility. We interviewed Daniel Arda, who works as Sustainability Assistant Manager at Grant Thornton. Subscribe on your favourite platform now. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jnOxXcoMmkFr1SNLHUStk Daniel is Sustainability Assistant Manager at Grant Thornton UK LLP. During six years in professional services, he has inspired colleagues to … Continue reading What do you actually do!? Episode 30: Daniel Arda, Sustainability Assistant Manager

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 29: Tom Banham, Director of Employability and Careers


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? is a bit different. Recorded during the lockdown, Kate and Tom, Director of Employability and Careers at the University of York, talk about what it's going to be like for graduates going into the job market in the middle of a global pandemic. They look at how … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 29: Tom Banham, Director of Employability and Careers

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 28: Tom Ronson, Process Development Chemist


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will be focusing on working within the pharmaceutical sector. We interviewed Tom Ronson, who currently works as a Process Development Chemist at AstraZeneca. (Please note: This episode was recorded before the global pandemic) Subscribe on your favourite platform. About Tom Tom works as a process development chemist … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 28: Tom Ronson, Process Development Chemist

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 27: Harpal Sahota, Data Scientist


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will look at the world of data science and what skills are required to work in the industry. We interviewed Harpal Sahota, who works as a Data Scientist at MagicLab, a company which runs dating apps such as Bumble & Lumen. (Please note: this episode was recorded … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 27: Harpal Sahota, Data Scientist

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 26: Phil Daneshyar, Entrepreneur


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will be focusing on being an Entrepreneur. We talked to Phil Daneshyar, who is the co-founder of Kanda (formerly TradeSmart) and also came up with the concept for the hydration device 'Thirsti.' (Please Note: This episode was recorded before the global pandemic) Subscribe on your favourite platform … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 26: Phil Daneshyar, Entrepreneur

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 25: Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will be focusing on working within higher education, in particular management roles. We interviewed Charlie Jeffery, who is the current Vice Chancellor at the University of York. Subscribe on your favourite platform now. About Charlie Charlie Jeffery is Vice Chancellor and President of the University of York. … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 25: Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 22: Lucy Vladev, BBC Journalist


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will be focusing on Journalism. We interviewed Lucy Vladev, who works as a Journalist for the BBC. Subscribe on your favourite platform now. About Lucy Lucy is a TV reporter, producer and presenter for the BBC. She studied Bioarchaeology at university, whilst getting involved in media in … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 22: Lucy Vladev, BBC Journalist

What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 16: Alex Dochery, Economic Growth Manager


Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will be focusing on management of economic growth. We interviewed Alex Dochery, who works as the manager of the economic growth team at the City of York Council. Subscribe on your favourite platform now. About Alex Alex currently manages the Economic Growth team at City of York … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 16: Alex Dochery, Economic Growth Manager