Railcard Protest!

1st April outside Brighton Train Station from 7:45-8:15.

This protest intends to change the now existing 16-17 Railcard to a 16-18 Railcard to demonstrate against the currently unjustified train fare prices for Sixth-Form and College Students over the age of 18.

Many students travel from all over Sussex to study in the Brighton and Hove area. It is apparent that many students travel for their education via the trainline services, which are notoriously known to be unfairly pricey during peak hours, where most of our college days are. The 16-17 Railcard provides a financially supportive discount however this stops once students turn 18, causing them to use the 16-25 Railcard instead. We believe this to be unfair discrimination and that by joining student bodies together on this protest, we will be able to gain both national and media interest to support our causes. Changes may not be bought about immediately but this will help to provide the foundation of something greater, and it is so important that the younger generation join together to fight for our own benefits and rights.

To RSVP, contact donfei.qiu20@students.bhasvic.ac.uk

Psychology event at the University of London!

To celebrate Birkbeck Science Week 2022, the University of London is hosting a Psychology evening on the 29th March from 6-8pm.

The event begins with a panel discussion that considers what it’s like to study and work in psychology. The panel comprises individuals across the career trajectory - from students to senior academics - to investigate current challenges and opportunities in the field of Psychology. The second half of the event features two short talks showcasing cutting-edge research conducted by their very own Birkbeck scientists.

Find out more and book your place here!

AnthroSchools

AnthroSchools is a widening participation initiative run by UCL. They are committed to making anthropology more accessible, especially to non-selective state school audiences, and offer a range of free and open access extracurricular teaching resources and in-school activities for teachers and students to learn about anthropology in relation to national curriculum school subjects. Their current project, The Anthropo-box, is a free resource for student-led and interactive learning in the classroom and involves a one-hour session from an anthropologist or PhD anthropology student, handling artefacts and cultural objects from the anthropology department's ethnographic collection and interactive discussion and problem-solving.

Click here to visit their website or email anthroschools@ucl.ac.uk for more information!

Inclusive Invitation to TS&W Apprenticeship Events!

With apprenticeship opportunities in Bristol, Guildford, Salisbury and Southampton, you can hear all about the programmes straight from TS&W trainees at one of their virtual insight events throughout March. Students, career leaders/teachers and carers are invited to join, to learn how to enhance their CV and get ahead in their career! Register using the links below for a virtual event:

Thursday 24th March

Wednesday 30th March

Each event will take place via zoom from 16:00-17:30 and will be hosted by trainees at TS&W, who will be sharing their experiences and why they decided to take on the apprenticeship, rather than take the University route.

Why apply for an Apprenticeship at TS&W?

You acquire valuable skills and experience and earn while you learn (gaining no debts and tuition fees!)

By learning in the work environment, you develop the practical skills and understand you need to excel in your role post-qualification. This puts you ahead of the game with graduates who can lack the practical work experience you will have gained.

Gain a nationally recognised qualification

Become an essential part of the team, giving you increased opportunities of a job at the end of training.

From day one - you will be liaising with clients on real projects at real time!

TS&W believe work is about being part of a community of people who make every day exciting and who you'll enjoy working with.

Business Management Virtual Work Experience

Monday 11th April 9:00-16:00 - CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants®) virtual work experience

CIMA, founded in 1919, is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. They are the world’s leading professional qualification when it comes to business and accounting. Most of the world’s top business professionals have their qualification.

As part of the work experience, CIMA will be bringing along with them a number of other business professionals from Sodexo and Balfour Beatty, two enormous multi-billion turnover conglomerates, to run online business games, psychometric exercises and workshops to test your business brain and encourage you to start thinking like an entrepreneur.

The Vice President of CIMA is also coming to speak about his career journey and experiences in the business world.

Certificates of completion for the day as well as for the business games will be awarded.

The online event is open to years 10-14 and is great for anyone interested in a career in Business, Accounting or Finance

Click here to register!

Please email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk