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Climate Scientist to Ratings Scientist: Matthew on his move to industry from a PhD in climate science

Careers Service Academia, Environment & Sustainability, Graduate/Alumni stories, Science, Using your degree 17/03/202517/03/2025 0 Comment

Matthew Brady completed a PhD in Earth Sciences at Cambridge before moving to carbon credit ratings agency BeZero Carbon. There, he specialises in assessing the carbon integrity of Nature-based Solutions, helping organisations to make better climate decisions. Matthew discusses his time at Earth Sciences, and how it helped him with the move from academia into a start-up environment. Read more

Developing a career in a sustainability: Verónica shares her journey from MPhil in Public Policy to becoming a sustainability solopreneur

Careers Service Environment & Sustainability, Graduate/Alumni stories 14/01/202514/01/2025 0 Comment

Verónica López’s career in sustainability spans both the private sector and civil society organizations. Currently, she specializes in capacity development for small-scale palm oil producers. Verónica reflects on her MPhil in Public Policy, shares how she developed her sustainability practice, and provides top tips for working in the green sector.

Max Krefting and Hari Kukreja on CUETS: The go-to Student Space for Energy Transition Discussions

Careers Service Environment & Sustainability, Extracurricular, STEM, Sustainability 03/12/202411/12/2024 0 Comment

Max Krefting and Hari Kukreja, co-Presidents of Cambridge University Energy Technology Society, share the skills they are gaining through running a society, their plans for the year ahead, and tell us why students should attend the Green Festival in Lent Term 2025.

Environmental Scientist Venturing into Politics – Alex on His UN Internship

Careers Service Changing direction, Environment & Sustainability, Graduate/Alumni stories, International Development, Politics, Science, STEM, Sustainability 21/10/202421/10/2024 0 Comment

Alex Häuser discusses his role as a Sustainable Development Goals Intern with the United Nations, where he combines environmental science with policymaking. He highlights the need to bring more scientific research directly into global governance and shares advice on UN jobs. Read more

Investing in a Green future: Ella on her graduate analyst role with British International Investment

Careers Service Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Graduate/Alumni stories 15/09/202303/11/2023 0 Comment

Ella shares her insights into securing a graduate analyst role with British International Investment

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