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Free 1hr Webinars From Google to Make You More Employable

To help jump-start your career or develop new skills, Google Digital Garage is launching a series of live webinars here. The free 60 minute webinars will run everyday, Monday-Friday covering a selection of courses aimed at helping individuals and small businesses. The current course list on offer is below and more courses will be available… Continue Reading Free 1hr Webinars From Google to Make You More Employable

EmployAbility Webinars for Disabled Students

links to the Next Generation Inclusive Thinking webinars for disabled students run by EmployAbility can be found here. Cindy McAlister from Employability has also shared some FAQs they’ve received – 1. At what stage of the recruitment process should I disclose my disability? You don’t have to disclose your disability, and employers are not allowed… Continue Reading EmployAbility Webinars for Disabled Students

Volunteer’s Week

Are you an Informal Volunteer? 53% of us volunteer informally, but don’t even know it! As it is National Volunteers Week this week I thought it would be a great chance to reflect on other ways people volunteer. Informal volunteering is defined as ‘giving unpaid help to someone who is not a relative’. And according… Continue Reading Volunteer’s Week

Free Entrepreneurship Start-Up Course

Gain the skills and confidence you need to start your own business this summer Every June, the Beepurple team hosts a business start-up course aimed at final year students and recent graduates from the University of Brighton. This course, called ‘UltraViolet’, is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop the skills and confidence they need… Continue Reading Free Entrepreneurship Start-Up Course

Creative Access Wednesday Workshops

Creative Access are a social enterprise, unrivalled in diverse recruitment and inclusion. They work with all under-represented candidates and organisations across the whole creative industry from Theatre and TV to Publishing. Creative Access is largely funded by their employer partners who are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within their organisations, wholeheartedly. All profits go… Continue Reading Creative Access Wednesday Workshops

Prospects Postgraduate Virtual Fair

Following Prospects’ previous successful online events we’re thrilled to announce our first dedicated postgraduate Study Fair, connecting potential applicants with UK and international postgraduate course providers. The event will take place from 1-4pm on Wed 6 May, with exhibitor booths available to view after the live event has passed. The link to register can be found… Continue Reading Prospects Postgraduate Virtual Fair

My Tech Career – Sparta Global Consultant Q&A

Hear about Sparta Global consultant, Rituja Rao’s journey from journalism graduate to trailblazing woman in tech! Thursday 16/4 3pm for Sparta Global. Rituja will talk about her career in tech. This will be a great chance for students to ask questions and learn about her experience. She comes from a non-technical background and offers a… Continue Reading My Tech Career – Sparta Global Consultant Q&A

Wired Sussex Virtual Jobs Fair

Based in Brighton, Wired Sussex support the digital, media and technology sector across Sussex. Thousands of companies and freelancers come together to make up their regional network. A few months ago we posted a blog about the exciting Wired Sussex recruitment events that were coming up in late April. Wired Sussex has moved these events online… Continue Reading Wired Sussex Virtual Jobs Fair

Free Employability Webinar Series

Grant Thornton are one of the largest accountancy firms in the world, recruiting between 350-400 school leavers, graduates, interns and placements in the UK every year. They would like to invite University of Brighton students to their exciting webinar series which will run for 4 weeks (1 series per week) and will focus on the… Continue Reading Free Employability Webinar Series

Virtual Digital 1-2-1 Advice

Looking to step-up and progress your career in digital, but want advice or insights into the local sector and the companies recruiting? BOOK HERE Come along to one of the VIRTUAL Wired Sussex free 1-2-1 advice sessions! These sessions are a unique opportunity for you to gain: Insights into companies within Sussex’s digital, media and… Continue Reading Virtual Digital 1-2-1 Advice

The UK’s largest LGBT+ graduate job fair

Companies looking to attract diverse graduate talent set out their stalls each year at National Student Pride. This is a rare opportunity for you to discuss career options that will allow you to thrive both professionally and personally – to truly be yourself at work. There will be cake. There will be sweets. And there… Continue Reading The UK’s largest LGBT+ graduate job fair

Starting Up! Event featuring University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs

One of the highlights of the beepurple calendar takes place on Wednesday 5 February. Starting Up! features four graduate entrepreneurs returning to the university to share the stories of their journeys so far and answer your questions. The event takes place off campus at 68 Middle Street, in Brighton’s Lanes, from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. There… Continue Reading Starting Up! Event featuring University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs

Brighton Publishing Masterclass

Love books but not sure how to make a career out of it? If the answer is yes then you’re in luck! Sign up for an evening of inspiration, information and networking with the Publishers Association and Creative Access to learn all about how you can turn your passion for reading into a lifelong career… This event… Continue Reading Brighton Publishing Masterclass

The Teach Portsmouth Recruitment Fair 2020

Date: Tuesday 11 February / Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Location: Charter Academy, Portsmouth Register online for free here: https://bit.ly/2tj5q1j About the event: “90% of delegates would recommend the recruitment fair to a friend” The Teach Portsmouth Recruitment Fair returns to Charter Academy on Tuesday 11 February from 4:30pm for… Continue Reading The Teach Portsmouth Recruitment Fair 2020

Get one-to-one advice on how to produce an outstanding portfolio or improve upon an existing one

Are you an aspiring or practising designer, developer, artist or animator looking to get feedback on your portfolio? Talent Fest 2020: Portfolio Clinic offers a rare opportunity to meet some of Brighton’s top creative agencies and get one-to-one advice on how to create an outstanding portfolio or improve upon an existing one. Plus, we’ll be… Continue Reading Get one-to-one advice on how to produce an outstanding portfolio or improve upon an existing one

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University of Brighton students take part in south coast innovation challenge

Nine University of Brighton students and recent graduates took part in an innovation challenge event at the University of Portsmouth. All of them regular attendees of beepurple’s entrepreneurial training programme, they joined students from four other south coast universities to solve real-world business challenges presented by Portsmouth football club. One competitive challenge involved reducing waste… Continue Reading University of Brighton students take part in south coast innovation challenge

Get Ready for Careers in Health

A graduate fair for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Midwifery, Podiatry, Paramedic, Biomedical and Biological Science courses. The fair is especially relevant to final year students and recent graduates but is highly recommended for all years. Tuesday 26 November 2019, 12 to 3pm American Express Community Stadium, Falmer Over 40 employers will be in attendance, including local… Continue Reading Get Ready for Careers in Health

Get your skates on to enjoy two great careers events on 6th November

On Wednesday 6th November the university are hosting not just One but Two great careers events for students on all courses! In the morning head to the Amex Stadium at Falmer for the opening of our annual Careers Fair running from 11 am to 3pm. Please note that NO booking is required for this event.… Continue Reading Get your skates on to enjoy two great careers events on 6th November

Careers Fair app… don’t miss out!

The Careers Fair can be quite overwhelming if you arrive unprepared but don’t worry, we have the answer… Our CAREERS FAIR PLUS app has a range of filters that you can use to select the type of job you want (placement, grad scheme, etc. ) and your degree subject, and various other criteria. Tick… Continue Reading Careers Fair app… don’t miss out!

Free workshop: Get Started With Website SEO

Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm Location: Room G3, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb Booking is essential: Free for students, graduates and staff of the University of Brighton External guest tickets (limited) available at £20 About this workshop In this workshop you’ll discover the basics of search engine optimisation and how you can get your business found in Google.… Continue Reading Free workshop: Get Started With Website SEO