University of Brighton Careers Blog

Get Paid For Your Writing Skills

Want to turn your writing talent into a rewarding job? Come along to hear from industry experts including art and design publisher Rotovision and media training company Brighton Journalist Works. Where? Room G4, Grand Parade When? 12.30pm 25th November 2015 Places are limited, so we are working on a ‘first come, first served’ basis….

Become a STEM Ambassador!

STEM Ambassadors are volunteers who work with young people to help enthuse and raise awareness of opportunities and possibilities which come from pursuing STEM subjects and careers. There are many reasons why becoming a STEM Ambassador is worthwhile. It gives you a chance to work with young people, gain valuable experience, develop your communication…

Job vacancy for Junior Software Engineer

Job vacancy for Junior Software Engineer Deadline: 30/09/2015 Salary: £20,000 Full Time Vacancy reference number BRI150826/1589941 A software programming role focused on the development of medical grade products. Participation in code creation and delivery of robust medical devices for world-wide distribution. Meeting required product specifications along with preparation of supporting documentation. Deltex Medical is…

Welcome Freshers and Returners!

If you’ve just started at The University of Brighton or are returning after the summer break and you’ve already found this blog, congratulations! Looking for a part time job? More than just extra cash, you can gain excellent transferable skills from pretty much any role. For more information and part-time jobs vacancies including at University of…

Brighton Museum is taking volunteer applications – deadlines to apply are soon

Brighton Museum is taking volunteer applications – deadlines to apply are soon Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Royal Pavilion garden, at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Its diverse collections bring together the arts and history to tell stories about the city and the world we live in. Three roles…

Sign Up for beepurple Entrepreneurship Events Now!

If you’re new to the university, welcome, if you’re returning to university after the summer holiday, welcome back! beepurple is the University of Brighton’s entrepreneurship programme, which is open to all students, graduates and staff. We provide free enterprise skills development workshops, confidential one-to-one business support sessions, and ideas competitions to help…

Looking for work in Creative, Digital and IT? Brighton is THE place to be in September…

…because the Brighton Digital Festival is on. As well as events, conferences and entertainment citywide local businesses are throwing open their doors to meet new talent and many are looking to recruit. Everyone from tiny start ups to American Express are in on the game. You should be here. Check out the programme, get some…

What it’s like to work in digital publishing in Brighton and New York?

Are you interested in the Brighton’s digital scene, the digital publishing industry and what that involves? Don’t miss Semantico’s open studio on Thursday, 3rd September at 10.30 am. Join them for drinks and pastries and get to know the Semantico team. There will be a unique demo of what Semantico do, their products and recent developments. Semantico is an…

Spare time this summer? Make the most of it by using volunteering to enhance to your CV…

Youth Ranger volunteer – Sussex Wildlife Trust (Brighton & Hove) Take part in practical conservation tasks at sites around the city using hand tools. This could include planting trees and wild flowers, putting up dormouse boxes, scrub clearance, recording animal and bird species, rock pooling, coppicing, bat walks. Volunteers must be aged 16-25. Good team…

Community engagement enterprise opportunity for young people under 25

THINKBIG Brighton Workshops Are you 13 – 25? Do you want to help your community with an innovative event, gathering, app or website? Want £300 and a load of advice and support to make your idea a reality? All for free? Think Big is an initiative set up by O2 to reward entrepreneurial spirit and…

Do you have a good eye for detail and great communication skills?

Elm Grove Primary School in Brighton are looking for two volunteers to help them make their School website stand out! Two volunteers are needed from early September to edit the content of the School’s website. They will be needed to: compare the current website to three best practice examples from other schools Understand the best…

Interested in working in care? Centra Brighton are having an open day 5th August

The Centra Prime Care Office in Brighton is hosting an open day on Wednesday 5th August from 10am-4pm. The open day is an opportunity for anyone looking for information about care in the community or who is interested in a career in care. During the day we will be holding 3 workshops 10am – Moving and Handling…

Are you interested in paid work researching issues affecting young people

ThinkYoung is recruiting – EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHER We are currently accepting research proposals from experienced researchers on issues affecting young people. The successful candidate will be offered a paid position at ThinkYoung in order to carry out their proposal. ThinkYoung is a Brussels-based think tank focusing on improving conditions for young people. Previous research areas…

Grants for PhD placement and supervisors to study in China

British Council are offering Grants to sponsor PhD students and their supervisors from the UK and China to spend a period of study of between three and 12 months (for PhD students) and up to three months (for supervisors) at higher education institutions in China or the UK. Placements must start between January and December…

Looking for museum experience to add to your CV?

The Charleston Trust is taking applications for a Memberships and Adminstrative Volunteer! Charleston is a seventeenth century Sussex farmhouse in Lewes (near Brighton) that from 1916 was the home of two of the most important and influential British artists of the twentieth century – Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Charleston became the country retreat of a group…

Think ‘leadership’ has nothing to do with you? Think again…

Both the Stonewall and Frontrunner programmes offer the chance to find out what ‘leadership skills’ really mean for you, your employability and your future career. Both programmes are free of charge and accommodation is provided. click the title links for more info and to apply. Stonewall Young Leaders, 2 – 4 September, Central London If…

Interested in collaborative research with Japanese universities? JSPS may be the answer…

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) has forwarded details of the following research fellowship opportunities. JSPS Pathway to University Positions in Japan Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers The fellowship provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions. JSPS…

Are you The Next Big Startup Thing on the lookout for funding?

Here’s a mini-round up of startup funding competitions happening over the summer… Closing 25 July! OTEC STARTUP COMPETITION (UK) 2015 The Overseas Talent Entrepreneurship Conference (OTEC) is a government-sponsored event in Beijing that aims to connect international entrepreneurs with investment and growth opportunities to help them launch their startups in China. Win up to £120,000 in startup grants and…

IS IT TIME TO KICK-START YOUR CAREER?

Whether you are a graduate seeking employment or simply searching for a new direction – we can help you kick start your new career. Our successful Transform Your Life graduate employment course is running again on 21–22 September 2015 at our Moulsecoomb Campus in Brighton. Open to all graduates, including 2015 graduates, this free course…