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Placement case study

Posted on 7 October 2021

Politics student Catherine talks to us about her placement

group photo of GSK impact awards

Thinking about doing a year in industry as part of your degree?

Politics student Catherine Hickley is doing just that and having a great time!


Catherine says “I’m 3 months into my placement at GSK as a Government Affairs and Policy IP and have learnt so much already being in the UK Corporate team and the Global Health and Trade team. A few of my highlights include raising over £300 for GSK’s partnership with Save The Children where I completed a 10 mile Tough Mudder (electric shock included!), volunteering at the GSK IMPACT Awards, and attending external events, such as a Coalition for Global Prosperity event with Liam Fox at Policy Exchange!”

For more information about a year in industry and placements have a look at our Year in Industry page.

student Catherine doing tough mudder