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ExtraCare Community Placement Reflection

Three MSc Physiotherapy students recently visited ExtraCare Community for their placement, this blog shares insight into their experiences.

8 September 2025

All you need to know about the first year Nursing placement

Prince write about his experiences of his first placement as a first year Adult Nursing student.

29 August 2025

Using Student Futures at UON

Navigating university can be very challenging, particularly when you’ve been hoping to decide a potential career choice. Jiya shares her…

13 August 2025

Why I took a Placement Year

Omotola shares her experiences surrounding her placement year and why it is a good opportunity for other students should partake…

30 June 2025

My Journey from Placement to Full-Time Consultancy

Many of our University courses include the chance to do a one-year placement. Not only does this provide great experience…

7 April 2025

How to Build a Professional LinkedIn Profile as a Student

Using LinkedIn as a Student can make a huge difference to your personal and professional development. Recent graduate, Alicia shares…

18 February 2025

How my journey as an International student led to creating an app for future graduates

​​It was only through graduating and navigating the process of staying in the UK for work that Abe realised hundreds…

17 February 2025

UK to Seoul: Exploring Esports with Gen.G.

Alex’s three-week self funded work placement in Seoul, South Korea offered industry insights, cultural immersion, and personal growth, shaping his…

14 February 2025

Coping strategies for Culture Shock: tips for international students adjusting to life in the UK

In this follow-up blogpost, Nora, an international UON alumnus offers some tips and hints to international students experiencing ‘culture shock’…

5 February 2025