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University of Loughborough graduate takes on London 2012 Fire Marshal role on Olympic Park
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 12th September 2012
University of Loughborough graduate Michael Ferguson took up the opportunity to work as a Fire Marshal in the Main Press Centre and International Broadcast Centre, protecting the world’s media during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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University of Warwick student rubs shoulders with the world’s press in London 2012 volunteering role
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 12th September 2012
University of Warwick Philosophy, Politics and Economics student Lizzie Oxborrow found the perfect way to fill her summer between the first and second academic year by gaining work experience in the London 2012 Main Press Centre .
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University of Bournemouth journalism graduate helped deliver London 2012 competition results to the press
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 12th September 2012
Recently graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Bournemouth Bex Devaraj found herself the perfect opportunity to gain experience and contacts working in Press Operations in the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park.
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Queen Mary, University of London student on her 'fantastic' Games Maker experience
Posted by Stuart Appleby on 10th September 2012
Queen Mary, University of London MSc scholarship student Jasminder Kaur Satnam Singh has completed her Games Maker experience of a lifetime and says being involved in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games has equipped her with invaluable skills and know-how to put on her CV.
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University of Derby Buxton lecturer's 'last mile' duties keep the Games running like clockwork
Posted by Stuart Appleby on 9th September 2012
While most of the millions of visitors to the London 2012 Olympic Games caught at least one event this summer, a University of Derby Buxton lecturer who spent weeks in the Olympic Park didn't see a single medal win.
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