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Summer volunteering opportunities… with added impact!

If you’re staying in Brighton over the summer, join us in Sign Up For Summer, our bespoke summer volunteering scheme. With over a hundred opportunities to choose from on Careers Connect- from working in organic community gardens, repairing and refurbishing bikes, helping prepare costumes for theatre shows to creating engaging social media strategies- we have something for you. With just a couple of hours a week, you can supercharge your CV with key skills, sector experience and real-world knowledge. Continue Reading Summer volunteering opportunities… with added impact!

★Are you a final-year student? There’s career support available just for you.

As a Final Year student at the University of Brighton you are able to access specialist graduate career and employability support.

We recommend that our Final Year Students either book a one-to-one appointment with a University of Brighton Career Adviser or attend at least one of the Graduate Career-Hack Talks and Workshops being delivered before you graduate. Continue Reading Are you a final-year student? There’s career support available just for you.

The Turing Scheme: What is it and where can you go?

Are you a University of Brighton student eager to broaden your horizons, gain experience, and make memories? Look no further than the Turing Scheme, a unique government funded opportunity for international study, work, or volunteering.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of the Turing Scheme, explore its benefits, and highlight the diverse destinations awaiting adventurous students from the University of Brighton. Continue Reading The Turing Scheme: What is it and where can you go?

Want to get a placement year, summer internship for Summer 2024, or meet employers and network?

In the morning (10am – 1pm) Three workshops on topics such as digital networking and LinkedIn and Interviews and Assessment Centres as well as informative sessions from the Placements and Internships Team about making successful applications. In the afternoon (1-3pm) Placements & Internships Fair which will have employers from Business, Law, and STEM sectors advertising… Continue Reading Want to get a placement year, summer internship for Summer 2024, or meet employers and network?

Applications now open for a hugely exciting opportunity for University of Brighton students: Student Research Experience Scheme

Applications now open for a hugely exciting opportunity that enables you to receive hands-on paid research experience on projects covering all disciplines across the University of Brighton landscape – you can start applying today! Continue Reading Applications now open for a hugely exciting opportunity for University of Brighton students: Student Research Experience Scheme

Work, study or volunteer abroad with the Turing Scheme at the University of Brighton

As a University of Brighton student, you are eligible to apply for international study or work placement opportunities through the Turing Scheme. Continue Reading Work, study or volunteer abroad with the Turing Scheme at the University of Brighton

Universities of Brighton and Sussex: Careers Fair 2023

**Due to the expected popularity of the event, attendees are asked to prebook their free space.** You are invited to the Universities of Brighton and Suseex jointly held annual Careers Fair 2023 at the Amex Stadium. Continue Reading Universities of Brighton and Sussex: Careers Fair 2023

Brighton Works Week 2023: careers and employability

A week of activities and events focused on boosting your employability, no matter what year of study you are in, or what you are studying. Search and book any and all events today on Careers Connect. Continue Reading Brighton Works Week 2023: careers and employability

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Hear from our past Turing Scheme students

The University of Brighton has been awarded funding to support students on overseas work or study placements in academic year 2023, until August 2023. Benefits of overseas travel The benefits of working or studying overseas are many and varied – you get the chance to learn about other cultures, gain an international mindset, the opportunity… Continue Reading Hear from our past Turing Scheme students

Gain Invaluable Experience and Empathy Skills as a Student Caregiver

The folks at Kingsway Care have written this guest blog post with help from two students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School. We always promote getting some work experience under your belt before you graduate, so take a look and see whether they could provide the right part-time job for you. Continue Reading Gain Invaluable Experience and Empathy Skills as a Student Caregiver

Turing Scheme funding for 22/23

The University of Brighton has been awarded funding to support students on overseas work or study placements in academic year 2022-2023. Continue Reading Turing Scheme funding for 22/23

Gibraltar: My International Placement Focusing on Mental Health

I find myself writing this reflective account of my international placement in Gibraltar designed to learn about the practices set in place for individuals who have mental health conditions in Gibraltar. Continue Reading Gibraltar: My International Placement Focusing on Mental Health

Getting out of your comfort zone, the Turing Scheme helps you to see a different world.

The exciting experience of working abroad has enhanced my soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and organization; and improving my hard skills including data analysis and strategic planning. These skills have boosted my employability for my future career. Continue Reading Getting out of your comfort zone, the Turing Scheme helps you to see a different world.

Applications for Internship Experience UK 2022 are now open!

This year marks the launch of a brand-new Internship Experience UK, redesigned for all – those who did the 2021 experience and for those taking part for the first time. Created to help you explore a new sector and upskill, this is the no.1 virtual internship experience to supercharge your CV ahead of the autumn application season. Continue Reading Applications for Internship Experience UK 2022 are now open!

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Ey Up Governor! A Volunteering Opportunity!

Across the country, primary and secondary schools are looking to diversify their board of governors, in terms of ethnic background, sexuality and age. Continue Reading Ey Up Governor! A Volunteering Opportunity!

Free lunchtime beepurple webinar for entrepreneurs and freelancers on how to pitch your idea

What is the name of this live webinar? Nail your pitch When and where does it take place? Wednesday, 9 February from 1pm until 2pm on Zoom. Describe the event Learn how to talk about your startup or business idea in an engaging and market-focused way. This is essential when describing your business to your… Continue Reading Free lunchtime beepurple webinar for entrepreneurs and freelancers on how to pitch your idea

Win a 6-month beepurple residency at Plus X (Brighton) co-working innovation hub worth £900!

If you are a maker or a startup, who is already trading, and in need of a desk in a shared workplace or access to state-of-the-art startup facilities, this is the opportunity for you! As part of the University of Brighton’s partnership with Plus X Brighton, the beepurple team is excited to offer one lucky… Continue Reading Win a 6-month beepurple residency at Plus X (Brighton) co-working innovation hub worth £900!

Careers helped me to get clear on my path

George Robinson, a Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) student, received invaluable support from the Careers Service. Here they talk about the experience and their time at the University of Brighton. Careers helped me to get clear on my path… I was a little bit lost and didn’t really know what I wanted to do after uni,… Continue Reading Careers helped me to get clear on my path

My placement in LA has been life-changing

Daisy Kyle, a Building Surveying BSc(Hons) student, has secured a job thanks to her placement in Los Angeles. Here she talks about the experience and about her time at the University of Brighton. Thanks to my placement, I now have a graduate job… My year’s placement in Los Angeles working for Alan and Green, a… Continue Reading My placement in LA has been life-changing