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Zoe Cuthbert

Zoe Cuthbert

Expo 2020 Global Best Practice Programme

'I learned lots of really useful skills from my geography degree; teamwork, critical thinking and a well-rounded way of learning (from fieldwork to GIS to essay writing). During my degree I took a range of human, environmental and physical geography modules which have all benefited me.'

Elisha Drumm

Elisha Drumm

Sedimentologist-Mineralogist, CGG Robertson

'My degree has been a great springboard for my career and crucial for the jobs I have had. Six years down the line, I’m still surprised by how often I use knowledge and skills from the BSc.'

Hannah Goodlad

Hannah Mary Goodlad

Asset Manager, Equinor

'The degree gave me a robust overview of the petroleum industry that provided the springboard for my career progression. It’s my strong technical base that allows me now to sit at management meetings and speak with knowledge and experience.'

David Harkin

David Harkin

Climate Change Scientist, Historic Environment Scotland

'My degree was so much more than learning about Earth processes. I have utilised a range of transferable skills such as project management, critical thinking, report writing and presentation skills.'

Oliver Larkin

Oliver Larkin

Data Manager, Raeburn Drilling

'Geological knowledge earned from your studies, coupled with a proficiency in computing applications will make you an attractive candidate to any potential employer. Value yourself.'

David Lee

David Lee

Senior Mine Geologist, Nordgold

'When I’m out in the field and faced with unknown terrain and geology I always fall back on what I learned during the mapping classes and rock identification workshops at Glasgow.'

Sandie Mann

Sandie Mann

Senior Specialist Scientist, SEPA

'The one thing I really value from my degree is the knowledge I gained in GIS. I took GIS courses during my undergraduate and master’s degree and I now use GIS daily at my work.'

Charlotte McLean

Charlotte McLean

Geologist, CASP

'What really stood out for me about this degree was the world class field training it provided. The extensive field programme enables you to apply the knowledge you learn in lectures to real world situations, building on your skill set with every field trip.'

Ruairidh Salmon

Ruairidh Salmon

Senior Geologist, Equinor

'The broad geological knowledge, large scale process understanding and field experience that I gained during my degree was invaluable, and I believe make me better at my job today.'

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