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6 June 2023 UUKi blog

6 June 2023 UUKi blog

My experience as a Mitacs Globalink Research Intern in Montréal, Canada

Holly Downes is an undergraduate student at Durham University. In summer 2022, Holly took part in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, a 12-week programme providing students with the opportunity to contribute to a research project at one of Canada’s 70 participating universities. There are over 2,000 projects to choose from, ranging from engineering and maths through to the humanities, which successful applicants work on full-time as a research intern.
17 May 2023 UUKi blog

17 May 2023 UUKi blog

My summer in Canada with the Mitacs Globalink Research internship

Alex Roussopoulos is a student at the University of Durham who, as part of the UUKi-supported Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, undertook a once-in-a-lifetime summer in Canada. In this blog, Alex tells us more about the experience.
22 February 2023 UUKi blog

22 February 2023 UUKi blog

UK international admissions: how the sector is responding to today’s fast-changing environment

Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect, will be delivering a keynote at #IHEF2023 on their latest data on international student recruitment. Join us at next week's event to tune in, and read on for a flavour of their insights.
21 October 2022 UUKi blog

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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