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Join the University of Brighton’s Boys and Men Mentoring Programme!

This six-week program, starting in January, will provide you with the opportunity to connect with boys from a local secondary school and provide them with guidance and support as they navigate the challenges of adolescence.

Careers in Health 2023: Connecting Students and Graduates with Health Opportunities

Don’t miss out on the biggest event of the year for students and graduates pursuing health-related courses – Careers in Health 2023. Join us on 22 November on Falmer Campus.

Universities of Brighton and Sussex: Careers Fair 2023

**Due to the expected popularity of the event, attendees are asked to prebook their free space.** You are invited to the Universities of Brighton and Suseex jointly held annual Careers Fair 2023 at the Amex Stadium.

10,000 Interns Foundation

Since its founding in 2020, The 10,000 Interns Foundation (10KIF) has created opportunities that have empowered young individuals to launch their careers, overcome barriers, and achieve their full potential. Black, mixed heritage and disabled students can apply today.

Graduate Aspiration Programme (GAP) Mentoring from the Civil Service

GAP is an amazing one-to-one mentoring opportunity which matches university students, from low socio-economic backgrounds, with a mentor from the Civil Service who has expertise in a particular professional area. The programme aims to build confidence, and aspiration and support future career choices, as well as enhance communication skills and build new networks.

Are you still looking for your dream job after graduation?

EY – a top 10 top employer for graduates in professional services is recruiting for Graduate roles starting September 2023!

We work with many of the world’s leading organisations, to support them in building a better working world, and have exciting vacancies across the UK in various locations.

Student Ambassadors: Applications open for 2023-24 academic year- APPLY NOW!

The Careers and Employability Team are looking for Student Ambassadors to help promote the service to students within their academic school. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to work with our specialist teams in Placements, Internships & Volunteering; Mentoring; Beepurple (Entrepreneurship); Employer Liaison; Marketing and Comms; and Career Development. The application deadline is 25tMay.

Four students studying on the StartUp Hive course in 2018.

Are you planning to start your own business or go freelance?

Every June, the beepurple team delivers a practical and engaging startup course called ‘StartUp Hive’, exclusively for University of Brighton students and graduates.

This year, the free three-day course takes place from Monday, 12 June to Wednesday 14 June, in the Creativity Suite, Moulsecoomb Campus.

Class of 23: Employability support for graduating students

We’re here to help you plan your next steps and develop your employability skills. Sign up for the short and snappy Class of 23 sessions (see below) delivered on Microsoft Teams by Careers and Employability experts from across the University:

A guide: reflect on your careers options and choose the right postgraduate course for you

This video will tell you how and when to apply, what admissions tutors are looking for, how to write a good personal statement.

A guide: Sources of Funding for Postgraduate Study

There are different titles such as loans, grants, bursaries, and scholarships which can be a bit bewildering so if you want to discuss these further then please schedule a chat with a UoB Careers Development Adviser for your school on Careers Connect and they can help you through it all.

A guide: how to apply for postgraduate study and write a personal statement

This video will tell you how and when to apply, what admissions tutors are looking for, how to write a good personal statement.

A guide: Before you start applying for postgraduate study

This video will tell you how and when to apply, what admissions tutors are looking for, how to write a good personal statement.

Local Jobs Fair. Elm House Atrium. 9 May, 12-3pm – don’t miss out. Come and meet the employers on campus.

Employers are coming to Elm House to offer jobs and other opportunities to University of Brighton students in all years, across all schools and courses..

National Careers Week: A look at where to look for graduate schemes

A huge bonus of being a graduate is that you can apply for a graduate scheme!

National Careers Week: A look at digital upskilling – what is it and why you should be doing it

Are you a Creative and competent user of digital technologies? (one of our University of Brighton Graduate Attributes)

We hope so, because digital skills are becoming a key part of everyone’s employability.

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BE PART OF BRIGHTON FESTIVAL 2023

Brighton Festival 2023 is holding a Volunteer Recruitment Evening on Monday 27 February.

Student Volunteering Week 2023: Gain experience

6-12 February marks national Student Volunteering Week for 2023

Student Volunteering Week recognises and celebrates students volunteering!

Active Student, the University’s volunteering team, have lots planned for you to get involved with.

Santander UK degree-neutral graduate opportunities: Now live

Santander UK believe you should have the opportunity to develop your own story with us, so they’ve applied degree neutrality to their programmes, removing the focus from the subject or grades and bringing it back to you.

Could you apply your Scientific skills to patient care?

Healthcare Scientists work across ~50 different specialisms within the NHS, contributing to 80% of clinical diagnoses. Graduates from Health and Sport Science degrees hold a foundation of knowledge which could be applied to a career in Healthcare Science. Physiological Science includes a variety of specialisms such as: Cardiac, Respiratory, Sleep Science, Vascular, Perfusion, Audiology and…