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  Things for  students to know now...      What help can I get at university if I’m a disabled student?  Going to university is a big decision, and one that comes with lots of considerations. For people with disabilities, one of these can be whether they will be able to cope. In this article, read about all the help that students with disabilities can get throughout their university experience,  including Elise’s story about how her university supported her dyslexia.       A-Z university translator  Do you know what “credits”, “dissertations” or “sandwich courses” are? As you explore your university options, you’ll come across new words – so it helps to know what people are talking about!  Read our A-Z translator for an easy-to-understand guide to all the key words.        Ten digital tips and tricks  Ok, so we all use tech – and while some of us may be experts, there’s always more we can learn. As you’re writing essays, doing coursework, or simply just browsing online,  these handy hi

  Please find below and attached details of the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship programme, which is now open for applications from students in Year 11.   Here’s some more details about the programme:   An Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is the most esteemed scholarship of its type in the UK, designed to inspire students to pursue their dreams and change the world as a future leader in engineering. Now in its 30th year, our Scholarship programme supports hard-working STEM students, giving them a real insight into the exciting world of engineering.   Students apply in Year 11 (S4 Scotland / Year 12 NI) completing an online application, exam and interview. If successful, students are then awarded their scholarship at the start of Year 12 (S5 Scotland / Year 13 NI). The scholarship supports students through their final two years of school, giving them access to a range of unique enrichment opportunities and benefits including:   A £600 financial bonus to fund technical or curriculum-ba

  Become a Customer Service Apprentice today with TJX! n the retail business, we move fast. We’re always adapting, evolving and innovating. And the fast pace brings variety and challenge, along with continued growth and opportunity. Explore career opportunities at TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer of clothing and homeware worldwide.    About the role   A front-line role with direct customer contact and a responsibility to ensure all customers receive a timely, fair and consistent response in a manner that represents TJX Europe. Customer service is the heart of our business which aims to provide an exceptional service that leaves the customer feeling valued.   As an Associate working as part of the Customer Service team, you’ll acquire a holistic view of our business, seeing firsthand the outcome of our business decisions. You will also meet and partner with people from other business functions, to build your awareness of how we operate, and discover

  Opportunities for Any Year Robinson College Composing Competition Application Deadline: Jan-Feb 2022.  Eligible: Anyone under 18.  Online/In-Person: N/A  More Info: Robinson College Composition Competition New Directions is an opportunity for budding musicians to try their hand at composing a musical piece – a way for students to explore music, and consider its role in bringing communication and creativity to life. The competition is open to anyone 18 and under, and compositions can be from any style or genre: a song, an instrumental work, a piece on Logic – the more inventive, the better! Winning entrants for each age category will receive a prize voucher and have the chance to attend a Music workshop day at Robinson College, University of Cambridge. Opportunities for Year 10 & 11 Subject Matters Webinars – 24 February 2022 The Subject Matters offers guidance to Year 10 and Year 11 students (or equivalent) who are considering university and want advice on which subjects to stud

  Campus drop-in sessions are now available with the London Institute of Banking & Finance Did you know that you can  virtually tour our campus ? Even better than that, we are now running our weekly  drop-in sessions ! These Thursday sessions are the perfect opportunity for you and your family to: tour our City of London campuses speak one-on-one with a member of our admissions team get a feel for student life with LIBF find out more about our degrees and history. We’d even recommend taking in the London sights and exploring the historic financial district during your visit. There are so many things to do in and around our campuses, so why not make it a fun day out? Sometimes the best way to experience a university, is to experience university life.  Book your Thursday slot  for 2022 now or find out more about our other events, such as our three-day  Summer University  programme. Not available on Thursdays? Our team are happy to help arrange a time and day that is suitable for you.

DISCOVER CRAFT ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS AT BAE SYSTEMS  Could you build a fantastic future through hands-on experience at one of our innovative sites across the UK? You’ll get to work on cutting edge projects – assembling the advanced technology that keeps our armed forces safe. Discover if this could be a perfect fit for you. About our craft engineering apprenticeships Anything is possible when you bring the different parts together. If you’re hands-on and curious about how things work, then a craft engineering apprenticeship could see you creating the technology of tomorrow piece by piece.  By developing skills in areas such as electrics, welding, or aircraft fitting, you’ll keep people safe by assembling and maintaining everything from state-of-the-art aircraft to submarines.  Building a future perfect for you As an apprentice, you’ll gain valuable work experience, develop skills and be supported in your study towards professional qualifications – all whilst earning a salary.  Ou

  See yourself here? GOLDMAN SACHS DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES - LEVEL 6  Get a head start on your career in Goldman Sachs while earning a degree  Goldman Sachs Degree Apprenticeship is a four year programme for students pursuing an undergraduate degree from Queen Mary University of London.   We offer two Degree Apprentice Programmes in our Global Markets & Engineering divisions for students looking to pursue a university degree commencing in Autumn 2022.   Applications close 27 February 2022. ... Global Markets Degree Apprenticeship Programme, BSc Applied Finance Complete an Apprenticeship within Global Markets (Sales & Trading) while studying for a degree in Applied Finance . Upon graduation, Apprentices are eligible for a full time role within the firm  Learn about and contribute to the Global Markets division whilst completing relevant financial qualifications and applying academic skills to day to day work  Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme,  BSc Digital &am

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  Please find link below to the  Higher and Degree Vacancy Listing for 2022 Recruitment. https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2021/11/Higher-Degree-Listing-2021.pdf

  A variety of live interactive sessions will take place allowing students to listen and ask questions to diverse STEM professionals and student ambassadors.  Flexible study courses running in October 2021, February & July 2022  Click here for full course details