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Top skills gained on a placement year with Disney

Marketing Management student, Emily Birch, recently spent a year at Disney Destinations International (DDI) as a Creative and CRM Intern, working on exciting campaigns for globally recognised brands like Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney World Florida. Read on to discover how this placement helped her grow both personally and professionally—and her advice for… Continue Reading Top skills gained on a placement year with Disney

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The Turing Scheme: What is it and where can you go?

Are you a University of Brighton student eager to broaden your horizons, gain experience, and make memories? Look no further than the Turing Scheme, a unique government funded opportunity for international study, work, or volunteering.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of the Turing Scheme, explore its benefits, and highlight the diverse destinations awaiting adventurous students from the University of Brighton. Continue Reading The Turing Scheme: What is it and where can you go?

Recruitment Ready Mentoring for 2nd and Final-Year Students

Are you preparing to enter the job market? Whether you’re aiming for a part-time job, summer internship, graduate programme, or graduate job—or even planning to start your own business—the Recruitment Ready Mentoring Programme is for you! Why join Recruitment Ready Mentoring? This tailored mentoring programme connects you with an experienced professional mentor to help you:… Continue Reading Recruitment Ready Mentoring for 2nd and Final-Year Students

Black Leadership Programme: Empowering the Next Generation

Are you a second-year student of Black or Black heritage aspiring to lead? The Black Leadership Programme is designed to empower and equip you with the tools to succeed in your leadership journey. What is the Black Leadership Programme? This exclusive program supports second-year Black and Black heritage students through engaging workshops, mentorship, and career-focused… Continue Reading Black Leadership Programme: Empowering the Next Generation

Work, Study, or Volunteer Abroad with the Turing Scheme at the University of Brighton in 2024/25

As a University of Brighton student, you are eligible to apply for international study or work placement opportunities through the Turing Scheme. Continue Reading Work, Study, or Volunteer Abroad with the Turing Scheme at the University of Brighton in 2024/25

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Give Back this December

Are you planning on staying in Brighton this winter break? Why not give something back to your community? We’re not talking about your hard-earned cash; we’re talking about your time! Over the festive period, many of our local charities and community organisations are busy helping those who need support and looking for volunteers to help.… Continue Reading Give Back this December

★Careers in Health, Social Care, and PVI Fair 2024

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. Continue Reading Careers in Health, Social Care, and PVI Fair 2024

Explore Graduate Opportunities with 15below at Careers Fair ’24

Love Shah is a graduate working within HR at Legal & General, below you can read about their experience applying to and working for the organisation. Continue Reading Explore Graduate Opportunities with 15below at Careers Fair ’24

Explore Graduate Opportunities with Legal & General at Careers Fair ’24

Upskill your digital skills with Creative Process Digital Courses

Love Shah is a graduate working within HR at Legal & General, below you can read about their experience applying to and working for the organisation. Continue Reading Upskill your digital skills with Creative Process Digital Courses

How can placements boost your career? Read Pip James’ experience at The Perfume Shop

Want real-world experience to build your career? At the University of Brighton, we’re here to help you connect with the right placement opportunities that can set you apart in a competitive job market. Pip James, a Marketing Management student at the University of Brighton, recently completed his placement at The Perfume Shop, where he developed… Continue Reading How can placements boost your career? Read Pip James’ experience at The Perfume Shop

Calling All Women of Black Heritage – Explore Careers at PwC and Join the Future Leaders Programme

Are you a Black Heritage female-identifying student at the University of Brighton, looking to kickstart a career with one of the world’s leading professional services firms? This is your opportunity to join PwC’s exclusive Future Leaders Programme, gaining valuable insights into their business areas, recruitment process, and career opportunities. What is the PwC Future Leaders… Continue Reading Calling All Women of Black Heritage – Explore Careers at PwC and Join the Future Leaders Programme

Applications for The 10,000 Black Interns Programme are open

Early Bird Applications for The 10,000 Black Interns Programme are open Continue Reading Applications for The 10,000 Black Interns Programme are open

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6-month Volunteering Placement opportunities with Sussex Police

Sussex Police are piloting exclusively with the University of Brighton a student volunteering placement scheme. The volunteering placements, taking place over 6 months starting in the autumn 2024 with a commitment required of 4-6 hours a week, are in situ. Continue Reading 6-month Volunteering Placement opportunities with Sussex Police

Graduate scheme rejections are not the end of the world

Did you know that only about 11% of graduate’s first jobs are graduate schemes? At this time of year that stat may be quite the relief to some final year students. If you know about graduate schemes, you are likely to have spent the last six months either looking at or applying for these types… Continue Reading Graduate scheme rejections are not the end of the world

Want to get a placement year, summer internship for Summer 2024, or meet employers and network?

In the morning (10am – 1pm) Three workshops on topics such as digital networking and LinkedIn and Interviews and Assessment Centres as well as informative sessions from the Placements and Internships Team about making successful applications. In the afternoon (1-3pm) Placements & Internships Fair which will have employers from Business, Law, and STEM sectors advertising… Continue Reading Want to get a placement year, summer internship for Summer 2024, or meet employers and network?

Thinking about postgraduate study?

We’ve created scholarships worth 20% of tuition fees, especially for University of Brighton graduates who progress on to postgraduate study with us.

If you’re graduating from your degree with us this summer, or you graduated a while ago, we’d love to welcome you back in September for a postgraduate degree!

We encourage students at all stages of their studies to come along and find out more at a postgraduate information session on Wednesday 14 February. Continue Reading Thinking about postgraduate study?

Built Environment and Civil Engineering Careers Fair 2024

Come along to the Built Environment and Civil Engineering careers fair to connect with employers in these industries who are looking to hire University of Brighton students and graduates.

This event brings together recruiters from various organisations, and gives an opportunity for you to meet with potential employers on campus Continue Reading Built Environment and Civil Engineering Careers Fair 2024

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Student Volunteering Week 2024: Volunteering is for Everyone!

What is Student Volunteering Week? Student Volunteering Week 2024 is a national celebration of student volunteering. Running from Monday 12th Feb to Sunday 18th Feb, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about volunteering, meet some of the amazing organisations you can join, and sign up to Active Student, the University of Brighton’s volunteering… Continue Reading Student Volunteering Week 2024: Volunteering is for Everyone!

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How can a mentor help you?

Higher education can be both exciting and incredibly challenging, especially so when you may have moved away from home, and possibly not have developed the same support networks here. Fortunately, at the University of Brighton we recognise the importance of mentorship in helping students navigate these challenges and make the most of their university experience.… Continue Reading How can a mentor help you?