Ambreen Shah
Director of Policy, Research and Communications at Design CouncilMake the university PhD experience a whole one – study hard, but talk to people and engage, if possible, with the community you live in.
Make the university PhD experience a whole one – study hard, but talk to people and engage, if possible, with the community you live in.
A favourite part of my job is feeling like I’m doing something really impactful.
Be proactive and nurture your skills outside of the lab. Think about your career options early, so you have time to build your CV. Think about what motivates you and follow what you enjoy.
There are plenty of (paid!) chances to see what the world of Policy is like, and researchers are welcomed with open arms.
My research training set me up to rapidly synthesise information from a range of sources and to think about problem solving in a different way.