2nd November 13:00-14:30 KLT6

ETIV do Brasil is a small NGO and registered Brazilian Association co-founded by Monique Dray, who graduated from UKC with a degree in Social Anthropology in 2014. ‘ETIV’, when read as a Portuguese word sounds much like the English word ‘achieve’ and stands for Ecotourism and International Volunteering of Brazil. ETIV do Brasil is based in the beautiful surf and fishing town of Itacare, Bahia, and its mission is to connect international volunteers with local communities to support environmental conservation and development in Brazil.

Monique will be coming in to share the wide range of volunteering opportunities offered by ETIV, which range from NGO administration, fundraising and marketing, to teaching English and working in youth development, environmental conservation, and more. Volunteers can also combine their volunteering with eco and adventure tours and cultural education classes (including Portuguese, Samba and Capoeira). ETIV also offers a complete Gap Year experience, where volunteers can spend up to 6 months volunteering with ETIV and 6 months volunteering with our partner organisation, Otra Cosa Network (OCN) – a well established NGO based on the other side of the continent on the coast of Peru.

A message from Monique: “I am really hoping to reconnect with the university and its current students, especially those in the School of Anthropology and Conservation. I know from personal experience that many are looking for an experience that’s a bit out of the ordinary; that will be memorable, challenging, eye-opening AND allow them to put their anthropology/conservation knowledge to use. I started off as a volunteer with OCN and was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity of a lifetime as Co-Founder and Assistant Director of ETIV. I want to offer the current students similar opportunities that could help them break into fields such as International Development, Conservation, Community Development, Social work and Teaching.”

While many of ETIVs projects are particularly suited to SAC students and graduates, students from all departments are welcome to attend this presentation.

Website: www.etivdobrasil.org
Facebook: Facebook.com/etivdobrasil
Contact email: etivdobrasil@gmail.com

Please see link below for full details:

http://experience-japan.jp/

The afternoon will start with a drinks reception at 16:30 in the Swingland room (in the Marlowe building) to which you are warmly invited to meet Prof. Berger. Prior to the lecture, fossil casts of the newly discovered human species (as well as other fossils that elucidate human evolutionary history) will be on display in the atrium of Keynes College from 17:30.

We very much look forward to seeing you all there for this important SAC event.

This year, the Stirling lecture will be given by Professor Lee Berger, who will present two of his most recent discoveries for which he was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people. As a professor of human evolution and National Geographic Explorer Professor Berger has been searching South Africa and the Cradle of Humankind for over two decades for the fossil evidence of human evolution. In the last 10 years, he has discovered two of the most important new fossil human species: Australopithecus sediba (important for its combination of primitive and derived skeletal morphology) and Homo naledi (important for its combination of early human skeletal morphology yet with evidence for deliberate disposal of its dead). Professor Berger will speak about the challenging excavation of these important fossils and how they are changing our understanding of the human evolutionary story. This lecture will take place in Keynes Lecture Theatre 1 at 18:30 and will be followed by a Q&A. You can join the conversation on Twitter using #UniKentEvents.

As part of the University’s annual Employability Festival, we would like to invite you to join us at our alumni/student networking event on Wednesday 26 October from 18.00 – 20.00 in Woolf College Lecture Theatre on the Canterbury campus.

Our alumni mentors are an invaluable resource for students and recent graduates; sharing their expertise and advice and offering opportunities for them to develop skills and networks.

This event is to thank those who have already helped support our students and to welcome new and potential mentors. Share best practice with our mentors, network with fellow alumni and friends, and learn more about our e-mentoring platform, the Kent Experiences of Work Network (KEW-NET), which recently reached over 1,000 members!

The event is free and light refreshments will be provided.

Students – want to brush up on your networking skills beforehand? Pop along to the Networking Know-How event from 16.00 in the Peter Brown Room, Darwin College!

Alumni: click here to book by Friday 21st October.

Students can register at www.kent.ac.uk/ces/empfest.

The award is completed entirely online via Moodle and so can be completed from home. You learn all the skills needed to get a job or internship and thereby greatly increase your chances of getting a graduate job. It is completed by quizzes and short assignments and can be finished in a few hours: some students will do an hour a day over a week and others will complete the whole award in a weekend.
I completed the award in my first year and got a placement with a top company largely due to the sklls I gained in doing the award.
The amount of time put into this is astounding! I spoke to friends from other universities who said they wished they had something like this.
It would be mad to apply for a job or attend an interview without doing it!
It has made me feel a lot more confident when it comes to applications and interviews in the future and has also made me think about skills I have that I didn’t think I had before.
It was so easy, quick and I learned a lot. Without realising, you have finished the course and have already put together a very good CV and covering letter.
It covered every aspect, such as the early stages of how to apply for a job, how to write a good cv and cover letter, analysing your skills and showcasing them as well as making you think about the reason why we work. I was impressed with the amount of detailed information, links and quizzes provided in each section which all proved extremely helpful and I learnt a lot from them that I didn’t know before, making me feel better prepared for the future.
I liked the flexibility and accessibility of the award. Whilst it is incredibly useful, it is not too time-consuming and can easily be fitted around other studies
The unemployment rate for students completing the award is half that of students not doing the award.
Enrol on Moodle by searching for DP2650 DP2650: Careers Employability Award (2016/17). If you have any problems enrolling email bw@kent.ac.uk and I’ll enrol you
To find out more see www.kent.ac.uk/careers/moodle.htm

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

The award is completed entirely online via Moodle and so can be completed from home. You learn all the skills needed to get a job or internship and thereby greatly increase your chances of getting a graduate job. It is completed by quizzes and short assignments and can be finished in a few hours: some students will do an hour a day over a week and others will complete the whole award in a weekend.
The review of the CV by a professional enabled me to drastically improve my CV.
As an international student, I am used to writing CVs in a quite different manner, so to get feedback though Moodle was very helpful.
It has helped me tremendously in applying for jobs, and I am especially thankful for the thorough feedback.
Halve your chances of unemployment: the unemployment rate for students completing the award is 2% compared to 5% for those not doing the award.
Enrol on Moodle by searching for DP2650 DP2650: Careers Employability Award (2016/17). If you have any problems enrolling email bw@kent.ac.uk and I’ll enrol you
To get your CV professionally reviewed, go to section 11 of the module and simply upload your CV in MS Word or PDF format.
To find out more see www.kent.ac.uk/careers/moodle.htm

WEDNESDAY, 12 October
Careers with a degree in Wildlife Conservation, Ecology, and other Environmental subjects, 1 to 2 pm, Grimond Lecture Theatre 3
This presentation is open to all DICE students and any other interested students.

• Careers open to graduates with a DICE degree from Ecologist to Nature Reserve Warden, Teaching to Sustainability, Work with Animals to Ecotourism
• How to choose a career
• Postgraduate study and funding available
• Sources of internships and graduate jobs
• How employers view DICE graduates and how to sell your degree to graduate employers
• The Careers Award on Moodle
• Taking action – when to apply for jobs, postgraduate study etc.

KLT6 1-2pm JET Programme – Teaching English in Japan
Dr Anthony Manning, Dean for Internationalisation at the University of Kent, talks about his experience on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme.
JET is an official Japanese Government scheme aimed at improving foreign language teaching in schools and promoting international understanding. www.jet-uk.org

Wednesday 19 October, KLT6 Mandarin Consulting Job Application Workshop 
This event encompasses coaching, work experience and the skills gained can be taken forward into your future career.

Thursday 20 October KLT5 12:30-1pm Bitesize talk: Identify your skills 
Learn how to identify the skills you have that an employer will want, plus any gaps in your skills you may need to fill.

Thursday 20 October, KLT5, 1-2pm Applying for Teacher Training 
The Director of Postgraduate Admissions at Canterbury Christ Church University will talk about applications for PGCE courses and what teacher training institutions look for when selecting students.
DON’T MISS THIS IF YOU ARE AT ALL INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN TEACHING

For further details & to book visit www.kent.ac.uk/ces/events