Head of Research and Secretary

Position Details:

It is the job of the Head of Research (HR) to advise all the departments on their research projects and proposals. Prior to any scheduled research proposals by any department, the HR must have read and be aware the departments and project intentions as to best be able to advise and guide them.

 

Personal Details:
In my first year at Edinburgh in 2012 I only attended the weekly lectures that EUYSRA provides. I found these really interesting and exciting. I got me interested in subjects beyond the scope of my discipline and syllabus and made me aware of the opportunities I could create for myself.

 

In my second year I joined the Engineering Departments as having heard about the research projects through the weekly meetings this was something I really wanted to be involved in, despite the fact I did not have an idea of my own.This year I have been lucky enough to be part of two research groups, one into the durability of papercrete and the other into the fire-safety issues of storing plastic bags under your sink. I have learnt and developed so much throughout this year, in confidence, presentation and speaking skills, research skills as well as
the thinking skills to be an effective researcher or scientist. And all this has enabled me to get my internship this summer.

I wanted to be head of research to be part of giving other students these opportunities as they are invaluable, and not available at every university.
 

Name: Olivia Sweeney

 

Degree: Master of Chemical Engineering

 

Year of Study: 4

 

Internships:

• Summer 2014 – IAESTE Pakistan – Indust rial Projects at NUST

 

Previous Position Held in EUYSRA: None

 

Country of Origin: England