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Bringing mathematical rigour in the world of hardware – a journey into Formal Verification

Careers Service Career Stories, Choosing a Career, Engineering, Graduate/Alumni stories, Science, Start-ups, STEM 21/04/202606/05/2026

This interview presents the first steps of Robert Simpson, a Maths graduate who found an unexpected, but natural home in Formal Verification (FV) at Axiomise. Drawn by a desire to apply rigorous logic to real-world problems, he shares how abstract mathematical thinking translates into ensuring hardware correctness at the silicon level. From the excitement of spotting elusive bugs missed by traditional methods to collaborating with experts on complex designs, Robert reflects on the mindset, surprises, and rewards of working in a field that blends philosophy, engineering, and detective work—revealing how precise reasoning can have a tangible impact on the technology that shapes our world. Read more

8 Things to Know Before Joining a Startup

Careers Service Changing direction, Choosing a Career, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups, Graduate/Alumni stories, Looking for ideas, Start-ups 23/05/202523/05/2025 0 Comment

In this blog Emily Stoner FHEA shares 8 key insights from the expert panel ‘Working for a Start-up’ held on 27^th February 2025. In it she explores the insights of the panel for any person considering a start-up, whether as their first role or as part of a career move.

Concrete Solutions: Pioneering Sustainability in Engineering Liz’s Journey from Cambridge PhD to Founder of a Climate-Tech Startup

Careers Service Career Stories, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups, Environment & Sustainability, Equality & Inclusion, Graduate/Alumni stories, Hands Off Science, Researcher Career Stories, Science, Start-ups, STEM, Sustainability 22/05/202522/05/2025 0 Comment

Dr. Liz Zijing Li shares her journey from academic research at Cambridge to founding Mimicrete, a startup transforming concrete with self-healing technology. She reflects on sustainability, leadership, and innovation in infrastructure.

5 ways to build a career in Venture Capital

Careers Service Banking & Finance, City, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups, Graduate/Alumni stories, Start-ups 16/04/202516/04/2025 0 Comment

In this blog, Emily Stoner FHEA, Careers Consultant, organiser and chair of the panel, reflects on the 5 key take-ways from the ‘Inside Venture Capital’ expert panel, and their recommendations on what helps build a career in VC. Read more

Becoming an Entrepreneur in Cambridge – 8 Hot Topics discussed by the insiders!

Careers Service Entrepreneurship & Start-ups, Looking for ideas, Start-ups 22/04/202222/04/2022 0 Comment

In this blog Careers Consultant Emily Packer shares the discussions of 12 insiders from the entrepreneurial landscape in Cambridge, addressing 8 hot topics, from where to start to how to get funding, and more.

In this blog Emily Stoner FHEA shares 8 key insights from the expert panel ‘Working for a Start-up’ held on 27th February 2025. In it she explores the insights of the panel for any person considering a start-up, whether as their first role or as part of a career move.

Dr. Liz Zijing Li shares her journey from academic research at Cambridge to founding Mimicrete, a startup transforming concrete with self-healing technology. She reflects on sustainability, leadership, and innovation in infrastructure.

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In this blog, Emily Stoner FHEA, Careers Consultant, organiser and chair of the panel, reflects on the 5 key take-ways from the ‘Inside Venture Capital’ expert panel, and their recommendations on what helps build a career in VC. Read more

In this blog Careers Consultant Emily Packer shares the discussions of 12 insiders from the entrepreneurial landscape in Cambridge, addressing 8 hot topics, from where to start to how to get funding, and more.

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In this blog Emily Stoner FHEA shares 8 key insights from the expert panel ‘Working for a Start-up’ held on 27^th February 2025. In it she explores the insights of the panel for any person considering a start-up, whether as their first role or as part of a career move.