In this quick interview, third-year Biological Sciences student Fefi Palavecino tells us about her experience as a research assistant, studying seabirds with Nattúrustofa Suðurlands.

Second year Msci Cell and Developmental Biology student Huiru Lian shares her experience working at the Institute of Zoology, Beijing, over the summer. She recounts the exciting work she was undertaking, as well as the skills needed to approach and manage experiments performed in the lab. Her inspiring article also touches on the courage needed in life to help you move towards for your goals.

In this article, second year Bsc Biodiversity and Conservation student Emmie Bowlt describes her time working on a marine research vessel in Ischia, Italy, with Oceanomare Delphi’s Onlus. She describes her time tracking cetaceans, collecting data, and what she learnt about the impact of plastic and human presence on marine ecosystems.

Second year BSc Cell and Developmental Biology student Janice Sim recounts her time interning at Malaysia’s Palm Oil Board. In this article, she describes not only the amazing science she learnt about, but also the skills she developed by completing this internship in person and online. Alongside the incredible work Janice undertook, she details the pressures of completing this internship during lockdown and end-of-first-year exams.