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Archie Middlemiss

Mathematical Modeller, NSG Group

Degree details

  • BSc in Mathematics

What was your best experience while studying your course at the University of Liverpool and why?

Best experience was through a combination of modules that had a primary focus on Cartesian and vector calculus. I thoroughly enjoy the computational and theoretical maths behind calculus.

While you were at university, what were the beneficial things outside of your course that helped you to get ready to begin your career?

Tutoring is one of the best ways to further your passion, interest and understanding of a subject. I used to aim for 2-3 hours a week which gave me a sense of satisfaction and achievement but also helped to top up my bank account which took some financial stress off.

In which ways did your course help you to prepare for your current role?

I have a lot of creative freedom in my current role. The obvious benefits are the close correlation between what I have studied at uni and what I do in my role now but if it wasn’t for the module selection I chose, I would have ended up on a different pathway to now.

Can you please share an insight into your current role, what do you enjoy the most?

I currently work for a mass scale glass manufacturing company. I primarily work on modelling of the furnace and the molten glass flows inside that. I regularly use special software to achieve this as well as mathematical/physics theory.

What challenges did you face as a recent graduate in a new workplace? How did you overcome these?

The changes from manually solving things to now interpreting the results is a big change however after following the right guidance this has become far simpler and easier.

Do you have any top tips to share with future and current students (in terms of preparing for work)?

Follow what you enjoyed doing at uni. Don’t write anything off just because you don’t see a future in it or because there aren’t any jobs with those specific labels. Try and discover new opportunities for yourself rather than following a path that others have had success in because it does not guarantee you the same success.