Kent IBM Mentoring Scheme: for students of ANY degree subject. Now open for applications
In 2016-7, IBM will be working with students at the University of Kent, mentoring first-year students looking to do a placement as part of their degree and second year students who will be applying for employment in their final year.

What is it?
The aim of this scheme is to increase awareness of employability, the recruitment process, key competencies employers are looking for and advice/tips for securing a placement or graduate scheme position. The mentors will either be currently on the IBM placement scheme or will have joined as a graduate and will be encouraged to share their own experiences with their mentees.The scheme is not about encouraging you to join IBM but will give you valuable skills to apply successfully to any organisation.
Who is it for?
First-year students looking to do a placement as part of their degree or second year students considering life after University. You can be studying for any degree subject and don’t need advanced computing skills.
Why?
IBM is keen to encourage undergraduates to begin considering their careers sooner. We want to make students aware of how competitive today’s job market is and give them guidance on how best to promote themselves. This will give them the best chance of applying not just to our schemes but other employers’ too. The scheme also provides students with a fantastic chance to improve and enhance their skillsets before they begin applying. It’s also the perfect opportunity for our existing graduates from the University to give something back to the community. With mentors from a variety of backgrounds and degrees volunteering as part of this project, there are plenty of stories to share.
How does it work?
It is a virtual mentoring scheme whereby the majority of contact with students is either via email, telephone or by Skype. Mentoring is a relationship, and communication between mentors and mentees is key. Students who are selected will be encouraged to manage their relationship with their mentor, and use the time available to get the most they can from the scheme.
For further details and information on how to apply, see http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/IBM.htm

The Government Social Research Profession (GSR) will soon open its sandwich student placement scheme for 2017-18
The 12 month placements are aimed at social science students, with a substantial research methods component in their degree who are seriously considering a career in the GSR after graduation. The list of participating Departments, job descriptions and a Word version of the application form have been published on the websites (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-apply-for-a-government-social-research-sandwich-student-placement).
The opening date for applications is Thursday 20 October at 10.00am. The scheme will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore in the students’ interests to submit their applications as soon as possible after the opening date. Applications submitted after the scheme has closed will not be accepted, nor will those submitted before the opening date/time. Applicants not studying for a recognised sandwich degree course must have permission from their university to undertake a year placement.

Fly a rocket! programme – European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Space-related Education (NAROM) and the Norwegian Space Centre (NSC) are happy to announce they are now accepting applications for the inaugural Fly a rocket! programme.

The Fly a rocket! programme is open for individual applications from today and the call will close on the 23rd of October.

The Fly a rocket! programme will select up to 20 European students and take them through an online training course with personalized feedback, teaching students about everything from rocket dynamics to satellite orbit.

In March 2017 the selected students will be invited to the Andøya Space Center in Northern Noway, where they will form teams to construct, test and launch their own sounding rocket. Attendance, including travel and accomodation is sponsored by ESA, NAROM and the NSC.

ESA is particularly interested in applications from bachelors students in their first and second year of studies who may be considering a career in space or related industries.

More information is available on the ESA Education webpages:

http://www.esa.int/Education/ESA_Academy/ESA_looking_for_students_for_its_new_Fly_a_Rocket!_programme

Applications should be submitted at joinspace.esa.int after downloading the application pack from here.

PhD places in Physics and Physics Jobs
• SEPNET PhD Studentships www.sepnet.ac.uk/pw
• University of Southampton – Sound and Vibration Researchhttp://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees.page?
For JOBS IN PHYSICS also see brightrecruits.com

‘Engineering a Winning Workforce by Creating an Inclusive Engineering Industry’,
To be delivered by Dr Mark McBride-Wright on Wednesday 16th November from 6 – 7 pm in Jennison Lecture Theatre.
Mark co-founded InterEngineering which connects, informs and empowers LGBT engineers and supporters. Under Mark’s leadership as Chair, the organisation has grown to a membership of over 450 engineers and engages prominent engineering institutes and employers. Mark is a chartered safety engineer working in engineering contracting. He was requested by the House of Commons to prepare a report for the UK Government on tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in the engineering sector which was published in November 2015. He is now working with the Government on implementation of the recommended measures. He was ranked number 2 in the 2015 Financial Times Future LGBT Leaders, and won the coveted “Corporate Rising Star” at the 2016 British LGBT Awards for his work in diversity and inclusion. Please book your free ticket hereLight refreshments will be served after the lecture to allow for networking opportunities.

Open Days at Canterbury Christ Church University
Join one of the Canterbury Christ Church University Open Days and find out what makes CCCU such a great place to study. Book your place today
• Canterbury Campus – Sunday 9 October
• Canterbury Campus – Sunday 6 November
• POSTGRADUATE ROUTES INTO TEACHING OPEN DAY ON Saturday 15 October, 10am – 1pm, Old Sessions House,

Searching for a job is easy, finding is not – Don’t miss this opportunity!
Are you getting the most out of your job search? This is your chance to give feedback to companies to improve your chances of finding your career fit!
This career test will help you to:
• · Avoid pitfalls when applying
• · Improve your networking skills
• · Use social media to find the right job
Click here: http://survey.potentialpark.com/s3/JHcareers2017

GradLink UK websites for International Students
These careers websites are designed specifically for students/graduates from China, India, Africa, Bangladesh and Malaysia at HE institutions right across the UK. They include:
• UK www.gradlinkuk.com online careers service for international students and graduates studying across the UK.
• China www.gradlinkchina.com
• India www.gradlinkindia.com
• Malaysia www.gradlinkmalaysia.com
• Africa www.gradlinkafrica.com
• Bangladesh www.gradlinkBANGLADESH.com
Gradcracker has graduate training schemes open for engineering and science students
http://www.gradcracker.com/science-1-jobs/?
• Reddie & Grose is as a leading patent and trade mark firm. They are recruiting students from a range of STEM disciplinesfor their Graduate Patent Attorneys Opportunities.
• RWE Npower owns and operates a mix of modern and efficient coal, oil, biomass and gas-fired power stations across the UK. They are recruiting students from a range of STEM disciplines for their Graduate Schemes.
• British Sugar is the leading supplier to the UK and Ireland food and beverage markets. They are recruiting students studyingChemical, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical/Manufacturing and Sciences/Maths disciplines for their Graduate Schemes
• EY is a leading professional services organisation – their work impacts at the highest level of global business. They are recruiting from a range of STEM disciplines for their Graduate and Undergraduate Opportunities.
• M&S is a highly successful international multichannel retailer, known for their innovative approach to seamless customer experience both in their stores and online. They are recruiting students from a range of STEM disciplines for their Graduate Opportunities.
• Atos brings together people, technology and businesses to accelerate digital journeys worldwide. They are recruiting students studying Computing/Technology disciplines for their Placements and Technical Graduate Schemes.
• HSBC aims to be the world’s leading international bank. They are recruiting students from a range of STEM disciplines for their Summer Internsips and Graduate Opportunities