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From Maths Struggles to Optical Engineering Success: Sophia Fox’s Inspiring Path pt.1
Ben Hanley is chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee, in this role he interviewed Sophia Fox, an experienced Optical Engineer at EDR Medeso, about her journey from struggling with maths to a flourishing international career in Photonics!
The future of UK microelectronics and the talent powering it.
Ahead of Microelectronics UK 2025, Ben Hanley, owner of recruiter Enigma People Solutions, shared his insight around what the UK is doing well and where it can improve, as well as how those in the industry, whether looking to upskill or get their foot in the door, can stand out.
From Maths Struggles to Optical Engineering Success: Sophia Fox’s Inspiring Path pt.3
Ben Hanley, is chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee and in this role, he interviewed Sophia Fox, an experienced Optical Engineer at EDR Medeso, about her journey from struggling with maths to a flourishing international career in Photonics! In part 3 of our interview with Sophia we discuss how she overcame challenges in her career to date and how having good people around helps her get out and experience life.
From Maths Struggles to Optical Engineering Success: Sophia Fox’s Inspiring Path pt.2
Ben Hanley is chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee, in this role he interviewed Sophia Fox, an experienced Optical Engineer at EDR Medeso, about her journey from struggling with maths to a flourishing international career in Photonics! In Part two we hear about how Sophia learned what was right for her and what attracted her to a career in Photonics.
Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry: Eleni’s journey in Photonics pt.2
In this blog Ben Hanley, in his role of chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee interviews Eleni Margariti, who holds a PhD in Physics and works as a research scientist specialising in hybrid integrated opto-electronic systems and devices.
Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry: Eleni’s journey in Photonics pt.1
In this blog Ben Hanley, in his role of chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee interviews Eleni Margariti, who holds a PhD in Physics and works as a research scientist specialising in hybrid integrated opto-electronic systems and devices.
Step out of your comfort zone – Interview with Susannah Heck
In this blog, Ben Hanley, in his role as chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee interviews Susannah Heck, a Principal Engineer with Effect Photonics, about how learning to step out of her comfort zone helped her navigate a career in Photonics.
Hiring activity declines again in March 2025
The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide an indication each month of labour market trends. Here are some of the key points from the March 2025 survey.
Permanent staff vacancies decline at the steepest rate since August 2020
The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide an indication each month of labour market trends. Here are some of the key points from the January 2025.
How to Make your company a top choice for Photonics Professionals: Step 2
Following on from our previous blog and the latest Photonics Scotland report where two key challenges for the Scottish Photonics industry were highlighted, being the skills gap and funding issues it has never been more important to position and make your company as attractive to potential future candidates.
