{"id":714,"date":"2025-02-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/?p=714"},"modified":"2025-02-25T18:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:28:28","slug":"career-pathways-inspiring-journeys-in-stem-and-beyond-x-staff-and-student-forum-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/career-pathways-inspiring-journeys-in-stem-and-beyond-x-staff-and-student-forum-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Pathways: Inspiring Journeys in STEM and Beyond \u00d7 Staff and Student Forum event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Wednesday, 19th February 2025, students, and staff gathered for an inspiring Career Pathways and Networking Event, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between aspiring professionals and students. Hosted as part of our Widening participation for global majority students hosted by race and equity advocates (Husna and Ayaan), the event brought together distinguished speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and insights into the world of STEM and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The panel featured <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/people.uwe.ac.uk\/Person\/EmmanuelAdukwu\">Prof. Emmanuel Adukwu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/people.uwe.ac.uk\/Person\/FaatihahNiyi-Odumosu\">Dr. Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/people.uwe.ac.uk\/Person\/AngelinaSandersonBellamy\">Prof. Angelina Sanderson Bellamy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/amruthako\">Amrutha Kotichintala<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluoretiq.com\/about-us\/\">Chrisann Haughton<\/a>,<\/strong> each offering valuable perspectives on navigating careers, overcoming barriers, and the importance of resilience and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/IMG_5433-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/IMG_5433-rotated.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/IMG_5433-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/employability-applied-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/02\/Image-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways from the Event<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal Stories that Inspire:<\/strong> Panellists reflected on their journeys, from early aspirations to the challenges they overcame in their fields.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advice for Students: <\/strong>Practical guidance on skill-building, networking, and standing out in competitive STEM industries. Panellists emphasized the importance of mentorship in career growth and highlighted effective communication as a key skill for success.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diversity and Inclusion:<\/strong> A discussion on the experiences of Global Majority professionals in STEM and how students can navigate similar challenges.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interactive Q&amp;A: <\/strong>Students engaged in meaningful conversations, gaining firsthand insights from industry professionals.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event was more than just a panel discussion, it was a space for connection, inspiration, and growth. The conversations sparked motivation among students, reinforcing the idea that no path is linear, and perseverance is key.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special thank you to our speakers and attendees for making this event a success! We are especially grateful to Pro-Vice Chancellor of Health Science Society, Dr. James Lee, and Dean of the School of Applied Sciences, Dr. Lyn Newton, for their support and attendance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article written by <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/husna-mukunzi-072ba41b4\">Husna Mukunzi<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/syed-ayaan-reza-1623981b4\">Syed Ayaan Reza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday, 19th February 2025, students, and staff gathered for an inspiring Career Pathways and Networking Event, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between aspiring professionals and students. 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