Skills Development

Scared. Anxious. Uncomfortable. They were all words that sprung to mind when I heard about the Gold Scholarship Programme networking event on the 1st November. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The training provided before made the thought of networking...

Embarking on a New Adventure When I first heard about HSBC's "Head Start" programme, I was instantly intrigued. As an engineering student, I've always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and other fields. The finance sector, being a dynamic...

It's bizarre to think that so many educational, inspiring, and overall fun experiences I've had being a Gold Scholar would not have been a reality if I had given into my hesitance to apply for the programme. Fundamentally, I really...

It’s fairly obvious to say that a big perk of being a Gold Scholar is the money we receive as part of the programme. One of the things I’ve invested this money in is developing a new skill while I'm...

One of the biggest parts of the Gold Scholarship Programme is doing 50 hours of volunteering each year. This can be pretty daunting, especially for me as a pharmacy student with a very busy timetable! The way I’m getting the...

Introduction: This summer, I decided to invest my time in building a data science portfolio, and in this blog, I'm excited to share my journey and insights with you. Building a portfolio might sound intimidating, but with the right approach,...

Increasing mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills is crucial in helping individuals who experience it. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England’s goal is to train 1 in 10 people in England in this, they are currently at 1 in 45....

Ethan’s Strategy Consulting Experience – McKinsey’s “Solve It” Winner    Every year McKinsey and Company (one of the big 4 consulting firms worldwide) select 100 of the UK’s brightest prospective strategy consultants to compete in a problem-solving competition. In this competition, I,...