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  • 29 June 2026 International

    From Exeter to Ottawa: the fully funded summer that changed my future

    Zohra Amin (Law with Business student at the University of Exeter) discusses her experience of a Globalink Research Internship placement in Ottawa, Canada.

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    Why you should apply for Mitacs GRI: my summer of solar research in Canada

    In this guest blog, Daniel, a Geography and French undergraduate student at the University of Exeter, reflects on his experience with the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship.

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  • 21 July 2025 UUKi blog
    21 July 2025 UUKi blog

    From Manchester to Kelowna: how a summer in Canada changed my perspective on research – and life

    Kevin Shi, a student from The University of Manchester, shares his experiences taking part in a research internship placement in Canada.

  • 16 October 2024 UUKi blog
    16 October 2024 UUKi blog

    Perseverance and authenticity: my journey to the Thouron Award

    Darren shares how the Thouron Award opened doors to immersive cultural and educational opportunities in the US.

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    21 October 2022 UUKi blog

    My semester abroad inspired me to return to the same university for my masters

    Thouron scholar Caitlin writes about her experience returning to the University of Pennsylvania.

  • 27 July 2022 UUKi blog
    27 July 2022 UUKi blog

    Applying for the Thouron Award, and what it means to me

    Will Chan, a current Thouron Scholar, writes about his experience with the Thouron application process.

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    19 July 2021 UUKi blog

    The Thouron Award: an opportunity to learn again

    A Thouron scholar shares thoughts on taking part in the US scholarship programme.

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    22 October 2020 UUKi blog

    The Thouron Award: so much more than an award

    Thouron alumnus, John, shares what it's like to be part of a community of Thouron scholars.

  • 16 September 2020 UUKi blog
    16 September 2020 UUKi blog

    How my experience with the Thouron Award led to a role at a law firm in New York

    Amelia shares her experience of the Thouron Award, and how it helped her to get a job in New York

  • 12 August 2020 UUKi blog
    12 August 2020 UUKi blog

    International student recruitment: Why aren't we second? Part 1

    More about UUKi's latest publication, International student recruitment: Why aren't we second?

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