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University of Stirling

The University of Stirling are delighted to invite you to take part in our exciting upcoming October Academic Taster Series. These sessions, led by our fantastic lecturers, will give students an insight into what a first-year lecture is like, providing an excellent bridge between Higher/Advanced Higher and University content.

 

The sessions are all free of charge and appropriate for multiple ages with guardians welcome to join. Our Student Recruitment team and current Student Ambassadors will be on hand to answer all your questions.

 

It would be greatly appreciated if you could share this information with your pupils and their families/carers should you wish.

 

You can also find out more information by visiting www.stir.ac.uk/webinars

 

Our Student Recruitment team and Student Ambassadors look forward to welcoming you to our online sessions. If you have any questions about the sessions, please do not hesitate to contact Kelsey on recruitment@stir.ac.uk 

NHS virtual work experience programme.

Reminder about upcoming NHS  virtual work experience programme which takes place on 3 October 2021.

Any registered students will be emailed logins for their work experience portals by Friday 1 October 2021. Pupils should remember to check their spam folders and to mark their attendance on the day in order to receive certificates.

If you have not yet registered but are however interested in the following careers:

Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Radiography, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Speech and language therapy and Pharmacy!

You can still register for a place on the NHS Virtual Work Experience Programme at any time across the 6 month programme. Applications for this programme are now open, and they will be open throughout this academic year, with the next session taking place on the 3rd October!

Register via this link: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/nhs-healthcare-careers-virtual-work-experience/

ANNUAL CARERS PARLIAMENT EVENT

Spaces for the annual Carers Parliament event ran by Carers Scotland are quickly being booked up in advance of the event which runs on 4, 5 and 7 October next month!

This year’s Carers Parliament will be focusing on the Scottish Government’s proposals for reforms of social care.

The panel on day three has now been confirmed! It will feature a Q&A session with Kevin Stewart, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Councillor Stuart Currie, Spokesperson on Health and Social Care from COSLA and Shubhanna Hussain-Ahmed, from the Coalition of Carers who also sits on the Social Covenant Steering Group helping to guide the development of the National Care Service and a representative from the third sector.

You can book a place by visiting the Carers Parliament Eventbrite webpage.

virtrural careers

Your chance to hear directly from those working in Scotland’s land-based, aquaculture and environmental conservation sector about the rewarding careers on offer.

Our online event is ideal for anyone interested in finding out more about working within our industries, including career advisers, Developing the Young Workforce staff, those with a remit for career guidance, students, parents or career changers.

The event has been structured so that you can stay for the whole day or attend sessions you’re interested in finding out more about.

Register your place here

Early Years Modern Apprenticeships Available. – Local Vacancy in Arden

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN EARLY YEARS?

  • Are you aged between 16–19 years old?
  • Do you want to work towards an industry recognised accredited qualification?
  • Would you like to work full time as an Early Years Modern Apprentice in a nursery working with babies to children aged 5 years old?

The process is simple:

  • We interview you for the training position.
  • We assist you to secure employment while undergoing your training.
  • You will be trained over 12-15 months to be a fully qualified Childcare Practitioner, undertaking an SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7.
  • You graduate upon completion.
  • No experience is necessary.
  • Work & Earn while you Learn!

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.carouseltraining.com

Carousel Training centre is an equal opportunities training provider

Why apply for an Early Years Modern Apprenticeship with Carousel video

Medic Insight Calendar of Events 2021/2022

Medic Insight Glasgow is a student-run society at the University of Glasgow that aims to support and guide aspiring doctors through both their decision to apply to medicine and the application process. Medic Insight is a non-profit, voluntary organisation developed by current medical students with the generous help and support of both the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We were established in 2015, and have since run annual events for S4, S5 and S6 pupils.

We will be running numerous events in the coming academic year (which will all be conducted virtually via Zoom), and we would love to have as many interested pupils from your school along as possible! This includes Interview Preparation Events, Insight into Medicine Programmes (S4 Day and S5 Week Programme) and our new S1-S3 Exploring Careers in Healthcare Event.

2122 Events Calendar Medic Insight

 

Modern Apprenticeship Vacancy

Please see details of a Modern Apprentice opportunity:

We have a fantastic Modern Apprenticeship opportunity in Barrhead for a recent school leaver to kickstart their career in business and administration. This is an ideal position for someone who is keen to learn and interested in office administration to join a growing business that values and believes in investing in employees.

To apply or find out more, email your CV or queries to recruitment@microcomtraining.com

 

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry – virtual undergraduate open days

The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at The University of Strathclyde have announced that they will be hosting virtual undergraduate open days taking place on Wednesday 22 September & Thursday 28 October 3pm-6pm.

Students can register to attend the event here: University of Strathclyde – open Days in Glasgow, Scotland

Message from the University:

We are delighted to let you know that the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry has been rated Number 1 in Scotland and Number 3 in the UK for Chemistry (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide). We have also ranked 1st in Scotland for satisfaction in the recent NSS results, testament to the dedication of our team to provide the best possible student experience!

 You can find out more about our 5 undergraduate chemistry courses by visiting our departmental web pages www.strath.ac.uk/chemistry

 You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @StrathChem and Instagram @strathclydechemistry.  Visit our YouTube Channel ‘Strathclyde Chemistry’ where you can view many of our informative videos, including a Virtual Open Day Tour and student information video.

 We would normally have an array of brochures for students to peruse at our on-campus open days.  Here are the links to pdf copies of those brochures that we hope will be of use to you and your students:

 MChem Chemistry

MChem Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery

MChem Chemistry with Teaching

MSc Applied Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

Chemistry Careers Brochure

Chemistry Industrial Placement Brochure

 

Virtual Work Placement Opportunities – September!

Applications close 17 September 

 

  1. Young Scot/Scottish Ambulance Service – this opportunity is provided via Young Scot.  Applicants open to Young Scot members who are aged 16 and over.  Follow the URL for more details: https://membership.young.scot/home/?opt=rewards/c9660017-ca99-3371-b6be-8f0ee42c832f/Apply-Take-Part-in-a-TwoMonth-Work-Experience-with-the-Chief-Executive-of-the-Scottish-Ambulance-Service
  2.  Balfour Beatty – placement starts 6 September – Follow the URL for more details and how to enrol for free : https://balfourbeatty.thinkific.com/courses/virtual-work-experience-autumn-2021-scotland