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Top Tips to Securing a Placement

The placements team understands that searching for a placement is new to you and you’re not sure where to start but have no fear, we are here… We’re a dedicated placements service for CEM, PABS and SET and offer students advice and guidance from CV writing to helping you prepare for that all important… Continue Reading Top Tips to Securing a Placement

Part time Campus job of the week – Apply by Friday!!

Looking for work at the university? Good on the phone? We have the job for you. University of Brighton: Telephone Interviewer Salary: £8.59 per hour Location: Moulsecoomb campus Closing Date: 16.10.2015 – THIS FRIDAY!! The Careers Service (part of Student Services) is recruiting a team of approx. 25 students and graduates of the University of… Continue Reading Part time Campus job of the week – Apply by Friday!!

Calling all Law students – the paper has landed…

The very nearly six years (eep) that I’ve been working in careers information has seen a steady drift away from providing resources in hard copy to online dissemination. This is of course A Very Good Thing in these carbon-conscious times, though it’s hard not to miss the pleasure of stumbling across something unexpected when browsing… Continue Reading Calling all Law students – the paper has landed…

Are you a coder? Share your skills with Code Club volunteering

Coding genius or a beginner coder? Code Club is looking for volunteers to spend at least 2 school terms delivering the Code Club curriculum at local schools, libraries and community centres. Sessions happen once a week during term time and last one hour. Clubs are usually for between 10 – 20 children and are a fun… Continue Reading Are you a coder? Share your skills with Code Club volunteering

Latest arts and humanities volunteering opportunities

Schools Learning & Engagement Volunteer – Brighton Museum The Royal Pavilion & Museum encompasses 5 sites across Brighton & Hove: The Royal Pavilion, Preston Manor, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum & Art Gallery and Booth Museum of Natural History. We are currently looking for capable, reliable and conscientious volunteers to assist with… Continue Reading Latest arts and humanities volunteering opportunities

Events season is upon us – grab your diaries, you have places to be…

Here’s a summary from our full-to-bursting events inbox. Check them out, get your name down and get networking… 9-10 October. National Graduate Recruitment Fair, London Olympia. 1000s of vacancies, workshops, mock assessment centre, CV and advice clinics. Full details and registration at http://bit.ly/1Gun6lh 10 October. Considering a Career in Special Education? The Cornfield, Oak Grove… Continue Reading Events season is upon us – grab your diaries, you have places to be…

Want to work for your University? Here’s an example.

Name: Bernardo Sebastião From: Santarém, Portugal Course: BEng Hons Automotive Engineering Year: 1st What do you do as a Student Ambassador? It varies, for example, at the International Orientation Programme I was a group leader helping new students to settle in, while during Welcoming Week I helped with enrolments. Being a Student Ambassador… Continue Reading Want to work for your University? Here’s an example.

Something holding you back?

Something holding you back? Momentum is an award winning programme run by the University of Brighton supporting black and minority ethnic or disabled students as well as those lacking in confidence. The programme operates at all of the university’s Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings campuses. Eligible students can team up with an experienced professional, to help… Continue Reading Something holding you back?

How can I think more creatively?

Creative thinking is a skill which we can all develop (Dyer et al., 2011). Consider it a muscle which we can flex. It is a process fuelled by conscious and unconscious insight: of generating ideas, concepts and associations (Serrat, 2009), and an ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated things – like a subconscious game… Continue Reading How can I think more creatively?

Aiming for big things beyond graduation? Graduate Schemes start here

It’s the beginning of term and for some that means new timetables, new housemates and a new city. For finalists it should mean hard work and thinking about the future. One important thing to think about is if you want to apply for a graduate scheme as your first graduate job?? Graduate schemes are… Continue Reading Aiming for big things beyond graduation? Graduate Schemes start here

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.… Continue Reading Get Paid For Your Writing Skills

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… Continue Reading Become a STEM Ambassador!

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… Continue Reading Job vacancy for Junior Software Engineer

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… Continue Reading Welcome Freshers and Returners!

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

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… Continue Reading Sign Up for beepurple Entrepreneurship Events Now!

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

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

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

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… Continue Reading Community engagement enterprise opportunity for young people under 25