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Calling all Event Management students…Guest speaker coming to Eastbourne on 8 February

Award winning Event Manager, Matt James will be spending the day with our Event students delivering a number of specially designed seminars – See Matt’s full biography below; ‘Matt James is an award-winning event planner, author, and owner of Left Field Productions. In a 20-year career encompassing corporate, charity, brand experience, and special events, Matt… Continue Reading Calling all Event Management students…Guest speaker coming to Eastbourne on 8 February

To do or not to do a Masters course?

That is a question many students ask, especially this side of Christmas. Should I consider the option of further study following a first degree? What are the pros and cons? It’s fairly commonplace for students who are predicted a good degree, i.e. a 1st or a 2.1 or want to get into a particular career to think about studying for… Continue Reading To do or not to do a Masters course?

NHS Scientist Training programme – open for applications

Applications for STP in England are now open until 12th Feb, with 23 specialisms recruiting in different locations. Competition ratios for last year’s specialisms: microbiology, clinical immunology and histopathology & transfusion science headed the league table last year, although that doesn’t necessarily mean the same will apply this year. There is lots of guidance available,… Continue Reading NHS Scientist Training programme – open for applications

Free workshop: ‘Get Your First Sales’

Wednesday 7 February, 5.30 – 7.30 pm, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb BOOK NOW There are just a few spaces left to book onto beepurple‘s upcoming workshop, Get Your First Sales. Included in this session Get over the common fears and become confident selling; Understand the sales process, including how to generate sales leads; Learn the factors… Continue Reading Free workshop: ‘Get Your First Sales’

Law Careers Question Time 2018

Law Careers Question Time 2018 at University of Brighton 13th of February 5.30 – 7pm for Q & A, Networking 7 – 8pm Mithras House 218, Moulsecoomb Campus An ideal opportunity if you are interested in a career in law to have your questions answered and talk with law professionals more informally. All welcome,… Continue Reading Law Careers Question Time 2018

Calling potential computing and maths teachers, Craftspersons and Danishly-curious postgrads! Time for a mini-roundup of funding opportunities…

Here comes the cash, though you may have to rassle the cat to get your paws on it. Fancy a challenge?? Closing 12 February! QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) fund the education and training of anyone wanting to improve their craft and trade skills. Awards between £5,000 and £18,000 dependent on need. Find out more… Continue Reading Calling potential computing and maths teachers, Craftspersons and Danishly-curious postgrads! Time for a mini-roundup of funding opportunities…

Branding for startups – advice from strategic designer Luke Brookes

This is a guest article by Luke Brookes, CEO/Director at Distinct Blueprint. Distinct Blueprint is a strategic brand design agency which helps businesses express their true value, connect with their ideal customers and achieve their goals, giving them a competitive edge within their desired marketplace. Luke is developing his business during a placement year on… Continue Reading Branding for startups – advice from strategic designer Luke Brookes

5 skills needed to start up your own business – by Stuart McClure (co-founder of LovetheSales.com)

Starting your own business is tough. It takes a lot of hard work, effort and emotion, but most people understand that the rewards of doing so outweighs the toil of getting there. And that’s a good thing. It’s that spark of recognition that keeps you going when times are tough. I have been through that… Continue Reading 5 skills needed to start up your own business – by Stuart McClure (co-founder of LovetheSales.com)

IT summer placements, grad jobs and more – IT’s Not Just For the Boys is back, and it’s not just for IT, neither!

IT’s Not Just For the Boys is back for the eighth year running! This is a one day exclusive networking and employability skills event aimed at women with a passion and drive for technology. You’ll get the chance to hear from recruiters in uniquely designed sessions on key skills, hints and tips on applications, gain… Continue Reading IT summer placements, grad jobs and more – IT’s Not Just For the Boys is back, and it’s not just for IT, neither!

Got plans for 12-23 February? You do now. Time to #FocusOnYourFuture…

Here we go with the last day’s programme of events for #FocusOnYourFuture Friday 23 Feb How to Start Your Own Business 12-1pm, Room 215, Hillbrow, Eastbourne Interactive workshop with the beepurple team Student Volunteering Week Roadshow 12-2pm, Grand Parade cafe Thanks to everyone who’s turned out since the 12th – hope you found it beneficial.… Continue Reading Got plans for 12-23 February? You do now. Time to #FocusOnYourFuture…

Danielle pictured centre with Phil Green and Ruth Maddison of MDHUB

Graduate’s business growing fast with top support

A University of Brighton graduate is galloping to success since appearing in the university’s annual startup contest. Horse-riding entrepreneur Danielle Reynolds, 24, launched an equestrian fashion business on the back of her win in The Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition. Now she is working with a high-level business growth network, MDHUB, to expand the… Continue Reading Graduate’s business growing fast with top support

Masters Open Evenings at Brighton

There’s no better way to find out about continuing your studies at Brighton, and the scholarships and discounts available to you, than by coming to an open evening. Our masters open evenings are taking place in February 2018. Tuesday 6 February, 5.30pm to 8.30pm (Grand Parade campus) Wednesday 7 February, 5pm to 8pm (Moulsecoomb… Continue Reading Masters Open Evenings at Brighton

Front of House Film Screenings Volunteer with Lighthouse Arts – apply within!

This volunteering opportunity is now CLOSED. It has been fully recruited to. Please contact the Active Student Volunteering Service to find out about available volunteer roles: www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/volunteering Front of House Film Screenings Volunteer with Lighthouse Arts – apply within! The organisation/project Lighthouse is a Brighton-based arts and culture agency producing, supporting and presenting new art,… Continue Reading Front of House Film Screenings Volunteer with Lighthouse Arts – apply within!

Graduate TEFL opportunity in China. 5.01.18 Grand Parade

Graduating in 2017? Fancy a year Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China? Read on… Impact English China have some fantastic year-long teaching vacancies in one of their partnering schools in Shanghai! The school is offering graduates 17,000RMB a month (£23,832 for the year) with added monthly bonuses too! This is more than enough… Continue Reading Graduate TEFL opportunity in China. 5.01.18 Grand Parade

Summer in the USA/Canada? Find out more: 8.2.18 Eastbourne campus

Summer in the USA/Canada?…read on Camp Counsellors USA (CCUSA) are offering summer work opportunities at summer camps in the USA and Canada. Could this be you – come and meet CCUSA reps in Eastbourne on 8 Feb and find out! You could find yourself teaching a sport or an activity, being a… Continue Reading Summer in the USA/Canada? Find out more: 8.2.18 Eastbourne campus

Researcher vacancy for BBC Springwatch

As part of the Watches brand, Springwatch has come to represent the home of UK wildlife output on BBC 2, with a reputation for topicality, story telling and rigorous scientific reporting, and we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated researcher to join the Springwatch team. This is a chance to help shape the wildlife editorial on this… Continue Reading Researcher vacancy for BBC Springwatch

GRADCRACKER – 380 STEM opportunities closing before the end of January

GRADCRACKER advertise graduate and work experience opportunities in STEM careers and as of today the 18th January 2018 they have 380 opportunities that close before the 31st January 2018. Act quickly so you don’t miss out … Log onto GRADCRACKER to find out more. https://www.gradcracker.com If you need help with writing a CV or an application… Continue Reading GRADCRACKER – 380 STEM opportunities closing before the end of January

Retail – the changing image of a fast-moving sector

Retail experience? Don’t think it counts for much? Think again. If you’re dusting off your CV and giving it a shine for that placement or graduate application, don’t forget that summer or weekend job in a supermarket. Or car hire centre or any other retail setting you can imagine, for that matter. Retail experience can… Continue Reading Retail – the changing image of a fast-moving sector

Closing 24 January! Paid summer work experience with prestigious UK firms for students with disabilities/long term health conditions

Last minute(ish) guest blog from the good folks at Change100. They advise that the big rush of applications happens in the last week so no-one’s missed the boat. Read on and see what’s on offer… Dear student [we do like a blog with manners – ed.] Do you have a disability, learning difficulty, long term… Continue Reading Closing 24 January! Paid summer work experience with prestigious UK firms for students with disabilities/long term health conditions

Photographers needed for expenses-paid summer opportunity

CE Photo works closely with Neilson Holidays in eight different Beach Clubs across Southern Europe. They provide a sophisticated resort photography service to holiday makers offering natural and unobtrusive action photos, bespoke beach portraits as well as photography workshops. This freelance position is with the CE Photo Photography team to deliver a high-end photography service… Continue Reading Photographers needed for expenses-paid summer opportunity