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Internships, competitions, TEFL and more – a selection from our summer inbox…

High summer it may be, but some of us are still hard at it. Wish you were too? Here’s a wee handful of opportunities to break a sweat doing something other than hauling cold six-packs and beach barbies back from the supermarket… Closing between NOW (as in Monday 17th) and 2 August: Paid internships for… Continue Reading Internships, competitions, TEFL and more – a selection from our summer inbox…

How can I use my summer holidays to help me with my graduate job hunt?

How can I use my summer holidays to help me with my graduate job hunt? So school’s out and whilst not doing very much for a while might be just what the doctor ordered after all the end of term festivities, with almost ten weeks still ahead of you, you might soon be… Continue Reading How can I use my summer holidays to help me with my graduate job hunt?

What is it like working and studying in Germany? (Part 3) – Last words

My name is Denise Krämer and I’m working for the Student Services of the University of Brighton for four weeks. In a series of three posts I wanted to show you what it is like working and studying in Germany compared to England. This is the last post to this topic. I really hope you… Continue Reading What is it like working and studying in Germany? (Part 3) – Last words

INDUSTRY EVENT OPPORTUNITY – THE DOTS PORTFOLIO MASTERCLASS AT WARNER MUSIC UK

Whether it’s Music Marketing, Fashion Promotion, Video Production, Digital Content for the cultural world or anything in between, you should check out this amazing opportunity at Warner Music and get applying. Click here to find out more & apply >> https://goo.gl/Gjonrc ABOUT THE EVENT The Dots Marketing, Production and Digital Content Portfolio Masterclass takes place… Continue Reading INDUSTRY EVENT OPPORTUNITY – THE DOTS PORTFOLIO MASTERCLASS AT WARNER MUSIC UK

Graduate entrepreneur: Jeffrey Cronkshaw, founder of LanciaConsult

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Jeffrey Cronkshaw Subject studied: BA(Hons) Computing & Information Systems Year of graduation: 1998 Business name: LanciaConsult Website: www.lanciaconsult.com Describe your business in a few sentences In a nutshell, we are a senior… Continue Reading Graduate entrepreneur: Jeffrey Cronkshaw, founder of LanciaConsult

Graduate entrepreneur: Nicky Edwards, founder of A Step At A Time

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Nicola Edwards Subject studied: Ba (hons) Professional Studies of Learning & Development, EYPS Year of graduation: 2009 Business name: A Step at a Time & The Adventures of Brian Website: www.astepatatime.org.uk –… Continue Reading Graduate entrepreneur: Nicky Edwards, founder of A Step At A Time

Graduate entrepreneur: Lesley Clarke, founder of Lesley Clarke Synthetic Phonics

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Lesley Clarke Subject studied: BEd (Hons) Year of graduation: 1991 Business name: Lesley Clarke Website: www.lesleyclarkesyntheticphonics.co.uk Describe your business in a few sentences? I am a literacy consultant, specialising in the teaching… Continue Reading Graduate entrepreneur: Lesley Clarke, founder of Lesley Clarke Synthetic Phonics

Craft and Heritage funding opportunities

SUSSEX HERITAGE TRUST BURSARY SCHEME The Sussex Heritage Trust aim to increase and enhance the educational opportunities for young people based in Sussex, who are or hope to be in the construction industry. In conjunction with the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum and funded by Historic Houses Association, we have a programme of Bursaries available… Continue Reading Craft and Heritage funding opportunities

What is it like working and studying in Germany? (Part 2) – How to survive German ‘Pünktlichkeit’

My name is Denise Krämer and I’m working for the Student Services of the University of Brighton for four weeks. As you may read my last post, introducing myself and my studies, I come to the topic I actually wanted to talk about: Working in Germany. And this post seems to get a bit longer… Continue Reading What is it like working and studying in Germany? (Part 2) – How to survive German ‘Pünktlichkeit’

What is it like working and studying in Germany? (Part 1)

My name is Denise Krämer and I’m working for the Student Services of the University of Brighton for four weeks. I’ve been asked to post a few articles about what it is like working in Germany, so I thought about what would be the best to start with. As a German student, spending an Internship… Continue Reading What is it like working and studying in Germany? (Part 1)

Taste of Teaching in London Tour

Are you interested in teaching in London ? Daunted by making the move? Teachin.co.uk are holding a series of tours to help you make an informed decision. They will pay for accomodation and transport costs in advance . Here’s the information I’ve received from them : As we draw closer to the… Continue Reading Taste of Teaching in London Tour

How to find funding for your business

This is a guest article by David Friel, Founder of Entrepreneur Handbook. Entrepreneur Handbook is an expert advice and information platform for entrepreneurs which David founded whilst at university. He also loves tea, sailing and working too much. When it comes to raising finance for small businesses, there is often a presumption that the only… Continue Reading How to find funding for your business

Volunteer for BevFest

You can’t get more community-minded and local than BevFest – on the doorstep in Bevendean. This family music festival takes place on Saturday 8th July and they need as many volunteers as possible to help the day go smoothly. This festival is also benefitting from the Santander Make a Difference Together Volunteering Fund which aims… Continue Reading Volunteer for BevFest

Graduate scheme (sales/accounts) with Oracle + NETSUITE

Job Title: ORACLE + NETSUITE Graduate Business Development Representative Location: Central London Company Overview On November 7, 2016 Oracle’s acquisition of NetSuite became official, bringing together the reach of NetSuite’s cloud ERP solutions for small to midsize businesses with the breadth and depth of Oracle’s enterprise-grade cloud solutions for the back and front office. In… Continue Reading Graduate scheme (sales/accounts) with Oracle + NETSUITE

Pre reg opportunity with Halls the Chemist

Halls The Chemist is a family run pharmacy group established in 1966. All six of our pharmacies are in the heart of their community and our two company directors are both experienced, practicing Pharmacists. We are looking for pre-registration students who genuinely love patients, motivated by healthcare, are great at problem solving, energised through… Continue Reading Pre reg opportunity with Halls the Chemist

Can you help create a colourful and inviting space that will welcome our clients? Front of House Art Work Volunteer – Job Centre Plus in Hove

Front of House Art Work Volunteer – Job Centre Plus in Hove, Department for Work and Pensions Can you help us transform our dreary uninspiring front of house space into something that reflects the vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere of Brighton and Hove? Can you help create a colourful and inviting space that will welcome our clients?… Continue Reading Can you help create a colourful and inviting space that will welcome our clients? Front of House Art Work Volunteer – Job Centre Plus in Hove

Competitions, awards and grants for emerging creatives…

National Open Art Competition for Students and Graduates NOA is looking for outstanding individuals to have their work included in the 21st National Open Art Exhibition, a group exhibition of the best contemporary British and Irish art of 2017 at Southbank in London. Applications are open to students, graduates and young people aged 15-23 years who work in… Continue Reading Competitions, awards and grants for emerging creatives…

More tips from Vasilis on how to make the most of an internship ( part 3 )

MSc Business Management graduate Vasilis Gkogkidis did an internship with Gamification+, which lead to full time graduate employment. Here he is sharing his experience of how to make the most of an internship. Learn as much as possible You may decide to do an internship related to your field of studies or take a… Continue Reading More tips from Vasilis on how to make the most of an internship ( part 3 )

Challenge yourself to change the world – Raleigh ICS volunteering opportunities

How does this sound for this September? -Spend time in an amazing country like Nepal, Nicaragua or Tanzania -Live in a completely new environment -Help people less fortunate than yourself -Develop skills which you can put on your CV Sounds good? Then Raleigh International Citizen Service (ICS) is for you! What is Raleigh ICS? ICS… Continue Reading Challenge yourself to change the world – Raleigh ICS volunteering opportunities

Work as a Festival Assistant at the British Science Festival

The British Science Festival is heading to Brighton from the 5th to the 9th September and is looking for students to help make this exciting event a success. The five day festival is being jointly hosted by Universities of Brighton and Sussex and is being run by the British Science Association with events to attract… Continue Reading Work as a Festival Assistant at the British Science Festival