This webinar series, "A day in the life", shares stories and perspectives from environmental professionals working across specialisms and sectors. The series highlights the breadth of environmental careers and the diversity of routes into the sector.
In this webinar, Akshatha Veerendra, Head of Sustainability at MZA, provides insights into the following areas:
- What a typical day looks like in her role
- The range of projects, clients, and building types she works on
- Different sectors and the importance of green building certifications like BREEAM, WELL and Sustainability for Planning
- Her university and post-university life, including challenges she faced and how she overcame them
- How STEM careers have transformed over the years
- Practical advice and tips for anyone considering a career in STEM
If you are interested in presenting a webinar as part of our "A day in the life" series and sharing your career journey and passion for the sector with the next generation of environmental scientists, please get in contact with Ethny Childs (ethny@the-ies.org).
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