Rebecca ⋅ Golddigger Trust

Researcher Details

Name
Rebecca

Nationality
UK

University
Sheffield Hallam

Research Pathway
Education, Childhood and Youth (ECY)

Thesis Project
Experiences of intimate relationships of autistic women, trans and non-binary people

Mode of Study
Full-time

About the Placement 

Role Title

Researcher

Mode of Placement

Full-time

Placement Location

Hybrid

How did you find your placement?

It was advertised on the WRDTP website / by email announcement

What were your main responsibilities during your placement?

• Developing an impact measurement for the charity

Why did you choose this role with this particular host?

I have a background in education and teaching PSHE, so have an interest in youth wellbeing and mental health and wanted to help a charity with their work. I also had a personal interest as my child has used their services in the past

What was your greatest achievement during your placement?

Developing new measurement tools to evaluate the impact of the work they do

Were there any challenging aspects during your placement?

Lots of changing of priorities for the charity as new projects were developed

How did your placement help you to develop your current skills and knowledge?

I gained a greater understanding of how wellbeing can be measured and reported

How has your placement experience influenced your future career goals and aspirations?

It has made me consider working for third sector organisations and how research can be used in non-academic spaces

What tips or advice would you give to current or future WRDTP postgraduate researchers interested in undertaking a placement?

Start thinking about what you want to do and apply early