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JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Standard Award) January 30, 2009

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Call for Applications with Fellowships to Start Between 1 September and 30 November 2009

 

 

We would like to inform you of a call for applications for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Standard Award) for fiscal year 2009.  JSPS is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. JSPS plays a key role in the administration of various scientific and academic programmes, while expanding bilateral exchange between Japan and the United Kingdom.

 

The Standard Award provides the opportunity for Postdoctoral UK researchers and European and North American researchers based in the UK to visit Japan for 12 to 24 months to undertake cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions.  The programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan.  Researchers from all fields of science including humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply for the programme.

 

Applications in the natural and physical sciences are to be sent to the Royal Society by 27 February, 2009. Please use the following link for more information: http://royalsociety.org/funding.asp?id=7068

 

Applications in the humanities and social sciences are to be sent to the British Academy by 15 April 2009.  Please use the following link for more information: http://www.britac.ac.uk/funding/guide/intl/japan.cfm

Careers for Tourism Students Event – 4th March 2009 January 30, 2009

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Careers for Tourism Students

Wednesday 4th March 2009

University of Westminster

 

Still don’t know what you want to do when you graduate? Sending off hundreds of application forms and getting nowhere? Join us for expert and practical advice on getting ahead in your tourism career from the people who have been there and done it! Where to look and how best to find the job that suits you is neither easy nor straightforward – this meeting could be just what you need to direct you in your job search. *Please note that all Tourism Society student members can attend FREE OF CHARGE!

 

PROGRAMME

2.00 – 2.30pm                        Registration

2.30 – 2.35pm                        Chairman’s Welcome and Introductions        
2.35 – 2.50pm                        CV workshop and tips – Bruce Martin, Online Travel Training                  

2.35 – 4.00pm                         Speaker Presentations                        

 

VENUE

The University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus

35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS

 

For more information and an application form go to:

http://www.tourismsociety.org/event_calendar.htm

Student Glove Design Competition January 29, 2009

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Annual design competition open to HE and FE design students to create practical yet original glove designs.

Winners will receive cash prizes of up to £500.

To apply see website to download competition brief and application forms.

Email: info@glovesassociation.org

Website: www.glovesassociation.org

 

Closing date: 31st March 2009

 

BP Portrait Award 2009 January 29, 2009

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The Portrait Award is one of the most prestigious portrait competitions in the world, highlighting the very best in contemporary portrait painting.

The competition and resulting exhibition aim to encourage artists to focus upon and develop the theme of portraiture in their work. For application forms and details see website or send an A5 stamped addressed envelope to The Exhibitions Department, BP Portrait Award 2009, National Portrait Gallery, ST Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE.

 

Website: www.npg.org.uk/live/bpmenu.asp

 

Closing Date: 15th February 2009

 

New Realworld Guides January 29, 2009

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We now have copies of the following publications available for you to take away.

Realworld January 2009 featuring

  • Graduate Jobs
  • Careers Advice
  • Sector News
  • Case Studies
  • Employer Profiles

Realworld Web Guide 2009 – The no.1 graduate resource for online jobseekers.

 

Come and pick up your free copy today!

Exploring Graduate Entry to Medicine January 29, 2009

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Tuesday, 24th February 2009

 

Ever thought about becoming a doctor?

 

Want to find out more about accelerated medical degrees, designed for those with a degree in another subject?

 

  • Specific degrees, by talking to admissions staff, course organisers and medical students
  • The major differences between the courses offered
  • Useful work experience and effective personal statements
  • The various entrance exams schools use
  • What funding is available to support you through a medical degree 

Medical Schools represented include:

 

  • Cambridge
  • Nottingham
  • Queen Mary
  • King’s College London
  • Swansea
  • Keele
  • Leicester
  • Oxford
  • Imperial

 

For more information visit www.careers.lon.ac.uk/med

 

 

Introducing Careers in Charities Event January 29, 2009

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Monday 2nd March 2009

 

·        Learn about the main career paths

·        Develop a real understanding of the sector

·        Listen and talk to experienced practitioners from a wide range of charities

 

 

Speakers this year will include:

 

·        Working for a Charity (NVCO) – An Overview of the Sector

·        Barnardos – Policy and Research & Marketing

·        Cancer Research UK – Fundraising & Corporate Services

·        Refugee Council – Project Management

 

Speakers will address the activities of their organisation and their role in particular. This will be incorporated into practical advice in a session about preparing to apply to a charity.

 

Cost

 

·        Current students from colleges within The Careers Group, University of London Consortium and members if GradClub – £16

·        All other participants – £37

 

For further information and a registration form please visit

www.careers.lon.ac.uk/charity

Construction Careers Day January 28, 2009

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On Wednesday 4th February 2009 The School of Engineering and the Built Environment will be holding a Construction Careers Day, which all students and recent graduates from the Construction and Infrastructure (COIN) Department are invited to attend.

The Construction Careers Day will open at 11.00am, students will be able to visit the employers on their stands or drop-in to the Careers Lounge and have a chat with the Careers Adviser on their CV and application techniques. A free networking lunch will be available from 12.00 that all COIN students are free to attend whilst talking to the employers. In the afternoon there will be a series of presentations given by the companies that are recruiting.

11.00am Exhibition opens

12.00pm Free networking lunch
Recruitment Presentations
It is highly recommended that you attend these presentations to discover the opportunities available at these companies

12.30pm Opportunities available at Balfour Beatty (Room MC326)
Hosted by Balfour Beatty

13.15pm An introduction to the World of Highway Design (Room MC326)
Hosted by Mouchel

14.00pm Opportunities for Quantity Surveyors – an introduction to Turner and Townsend (Room MC130)
Hosted by Turner & Townsend

Please email Danielle at theworkplace@wlv.ac.uk, tel: 01902 323400 or drop-in to The Workplace (MD, Wulfruna Street entrance) to register your interest in attending a presentation.

15.00pm Exhibition closes

Organisations attending include:

Balfour Beatty, Mouchel, Turner and Townsed, RICS, CIOB, ICE, The Workplace, KITTS, SEBE…


You may also be interested in our “How to get a job in construction” workshops thoughout Febuary. For more information visit – http://uowcareers.wordpress.com/2009/01/27/job-in-construction

Regeneration Placement Service – regenWM January 27, 2009

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Considering a career in regeneration?

 

Our Regeneration Placement Service provides graduates and undergraduates with the chance to get work experience in the regeneration field at the same time as gaining those transferable skills that stand out on a CV.

 

RegenWM don’t employ people ourselves, but act as a ‘broker’ – matching you to exciting, challenging and rewarding placements in organisations involved in regeneration in the West Midlands. You will need to have a keen interest in regeneration combined with buckets of enthusiasm and an eagerness and appetite for learning.

 

How could a placement benefit me?

 

Graduates often find that their lack of previous work experience makes it difficult for them to begin their career. Key benefits of the Regeneration Placement Service to YOU include:

 

  • On the job work experience, and the chance to get a foot on the career ladder
  • Opportunities to develop existing skills, plus development of further skills needed to succeed in the regeneration field.
  • The transferable skills you’ll require are a must on any top graduate CV
  • The flexibility of the scheme allows us to match placements to your needs – from one day to a week to full-time.
  • Each placement is different – you might find your dream job!

 

If you are a recent graduate or undergraduate and have an interest in regeneration then you can apply. You will need to be able to work in the West Midlands region, have buckets of enthusiasm and a desire to learn.

 

  • Register to be made aware of and apply for our placement vacancies
  • Discover more information
  • Read case studies

 

For a more informal chat about the possibilities and how the service works just get on touch with the RPS team using the details below:

 

RegenWM

L4 Millennium Point

Curzon Street

Birmingham

B4 7XG

0121 202 3260

Enquiries@regenwm.org

 

See www.regenwm.org/placementservice for more details.

Aston University Postgraduate Open Day – 18th February 2009 January 26, 2009

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Aston University Postgraduate Open Day
Wednesday 18th February 2009
12.30-4.30pm
Aston University Campus,
Birmingham City Centre

Everyone is welcome! Prospective visitors are able to register to attend online at www.aston.ac.uk/opendays

An online and printed programme for the day containing a timetable of advice sessions and tours will be available on the open days website from the beginning of February 2009.

The day is aimed at current students and graduates interested in taught (MSc, MBA, MA, PG Dip etc) and postgraduate research opportunities at Aston. Many programmes are available on a full time and part time basis: www.aston.ac.uk/pg