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Frontiers of Physics & Entrepreneurial Skills
Tutors: Richard Pilkington & Jenny Warburton
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Aims: what the module is about
• To develop core skills in physics with a blend of enterprise and employability skills.
• To introduce students to exciting areas in which physics plays a key role.
• To introduce the broad range of employment opportunities for physicists and to get you thinking about your career prospects.
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Core physics and enterprise skills
1. Problem solving.
2. Research.
3. Analysis.
4. Team working.
5. Communication.
6. Presentations.
7. Scientific and report writing skills.
8. Time management.
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Communicating ideas/knowledge to a group; - Oral presentation (formal) - Teaching/explaining/discussions
(informal) - Written report (formal) - Log/notes (informal) Experimental and research
skills; - Observation - Explanation - Analysing - Designing - constructing
Teamwork Intra-team Communication
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Transition into employment
We aim to make it easier for you to get a job after graduation
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Student statement
“I’m guaranteed a First! I
should easily be able to walk
into a job!”
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Physics equation
On average there are 56 applicants per graduate job, sometimes MORE
Not Always!
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Support from the University
www.careers.salford.ac.uk
• Recruitment fairs and events
• Downloadable guides
• Search vacancies
• Book appointments with a Careers Consultant
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Where are our graduates
Stuart Kernighan Tom Pidcock Graduated: 2008 Graduated: 2012 Job Role: Customer Job Role: Test & Installation Support Engineer Engineer
Phillip Sleight Graduated: 2008 Job Role: Tax Advisor
Simon Rice Graduated: 2013 Job Role: Radiochemist
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Where are our graduates
Rebecca Kearney Graduated: 2015 Job Role: Graduate Physicist
Michael Thomson Graduated: 2008 Job Role: Technical Designer
Holly Wiggins Graduated: 2014 Job Role: Graduate Physicist
Gareth Dooley Graduated: 2005 Job Role: Geophysicist Training Manager
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Where are our graduates
Milo Murphy Graduated: 2014 Job Role: Tax Content Developer
Phil Walmsley Graduated: 2015 Job Role: Graduate Laser Process Engineer
Helen Brown Graduated: 2000 Job Role: Science Teacher KS 3-5
Jasmine Sarwar Graduated: 2014 Job Role: LED Technician
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Salford Science Team
• STEM Ambassador
• Manchester Science Festival – October – Media City
• Science busking activities & demonstrations
• Science Clubs in local schools
• Other requests from schools