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BUNAC’s summer internship programme in the USA offers  a chance to gain valuable work experience in an international setting which you can use on your CV. 

You find an internship and BUNAC will organise your insurance, provide you with 24/7 support services and of course that all-important visa.  They can also arrange for you to meet other Work America members on one of their scheduled flights so you won’t have to travel alone. 

To be eligible you have to be a full time UK university student.  Departure dates are  lexible from May onwards - the visa allows you to work in the USA for up to 4 months between May and October. 

Applications close in May but early booking is advised.

For full details of the programme go to:

www.bunac.org

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A Work Experience & Placements Morning will be held on Tuesday 16 March 2010 from 10 am - 12.30 pm in Room MG1-24, Moorgate, City campus.  It is open to all London Met students.

 The session will give you the opportunity to:

*  Find out about differnet types of placements and work experience.

*  Learn about the benefits of gaining experience and selling yourself effectively to potential employers.

*  Hear from other London Met students about their work experience success and how best to find opportunities.

*  Effective ways to search for and apply for work experience and placements.

*  Enjoy a lunch after the morning’s activities.

 Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis - please email Vanessa at:v.airth@londonmet.ac.uk  or call 020 73201461 or 020 7133 3957 to reserve your place.   

This event is organised by the Career Development & Employment Service and BusinessWorks.

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Oxfam offers a variety of internships, providing an opportunity to gain experience of working in a NGO.  Internships generally comprise of a single role that encompasses working on a specialised projects and tend to be for a specific period of time.

These internships are voluntary but Oxfam will reimburse reasonable expenses such as travel expenses. Lunch will be reimbursed depending on the number of hours you commit to.

All current internships are listed on the website so for more information and to download an application form go to:

www.oxfam.org.uk

You are advised to read the Internship FAQs before you apply.

If you have any questions about the internship programme you can contact: internship@oxfam.org.uk

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Take the Volunteering Impact Assessment Survey and you could win cash prizes.

Four lucky poeple will win a £0, £30, £20 or £10 cash prize.

The draw will take place on 29 March and winners will be notified by email by 5 April.

To fill in the survey go to:

http://reach.londonmet.ac.uk

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Funded by the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology of Korea TaLK provides a unique opportunity for a firsthand experience of Korean culture and actual classroom practices of teaching for individuals interested in teaching and learning in Korea.

Applicants must be:

  *  a citizen of the following countries where the national language is English: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Afraca, UK, U.S.A, - Korean nationals with permanent residency in the above countries are also eligible.

*   have completed at least two years of education at an acredited university or be an accredited community college/university graduate.  Overseas Koreans in their 1st or 2nd year of univerity/college are also eligible.

The session, which is sponsored by the National Institute for International Education (Korea) and London IOE Korean Society. is open to all students and graduates.

 It will be held on Wednesday 24 March 2010 3pm -  6 pm at University College London,  ICE Student Union Building, S13.

Nearest tube is Goodge Street/Euston.

There is no need to register for this event.

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The Mountbatten Institute offers the opportunity to gain work experience and a postgradaute qualification in New York thriough its 12-motnh programme.  The Sponsor companies (multinational investment banks, charities, law firms, marketing agencies and many more) require hardworking interns to begin work with them  in September 2010.  Roles are varied and offer the opportunity to gain valuable, professional work experience and develop soft skills in a demanding international environment.

Alongside this full-time PAID work experience Mountbatten interns enroll on a postgraduate academic course (providing 60 postgraduate credits) to compliment their professionsl, practical experience. 

For the duration of the programme benefits include:

*  Provision of apartment accommodation

*  Tuition for the Postgraduate Certificate in International BusinessPractice/textbooks/reading material

*  Structure and profesional staff support

*  $1000 monthly living allowance

*  Provision of medical insurance

For more information go to:

www.mountbatten.org

The deadline for applications is 15 March 2010. 

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Macmillan Cancer Support has opportunities for students and graduates to get involved by working with experienced staff on projects and events, enabling you to build on your existing skills and gain new ones.  Work placements are also available where you can gain experience by volunteering for one momth in one of their departments.

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2010 Internships

Each year more than a million people participate  in World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and raise an incredible 8 million for Macmillan.  The scheme offers the chance to gain charity fundraising, marketing, media  and PR experience and make a lasting difference to people living with cancer.  If you are looking for a career in fundraising events, PR and communications or the voluntary sector. There are 34 internships av available throughout the UK. 

The internships run from  5 July - 8 October 2010, 3-5 days a week Monday to Friday. 

For more information go to:

www.macmillan.org.uk

The deadline for applications is Friday 21 May 2010.

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The Institute of Publuc Relations will be hosting an event for students and graduates interested in starting a career in Publlc  Relations.  This event aims to provide useful hints and tips to help you get that all important first foothold  on the PR ladder.

The event consists of three bite-size sessions offering advice and guidance on what employers are looking for, getting your foot in the door and CV and interview tips.  All sessions include an opportunity to ask questions.

Following the event you will have the opportunity to network with  a few select PR recruitment consultants and PR organsiations.

The programme for the morning starts at 10 am,  with registration at 9.30 am,  and ends at 1pm. It will be held on Monday 19 April 2010 at the CIPR HQ 52-53 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HP.

For non-menbers the cost of the event is £7 plus VAT. 

For more information go to:

www.cipr.co.uk/Training/prawards/getting_started.asp

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The University of London is holding its first Spring Graduate Fair on Wednesday 17 March 2010 from 10 am - 4 pm.  It will be held in Senate House, University of London.

There will be up to 50 exhibitors, at the Fair as well as free CV and appliication form feedback. 

The Fair is open to all students and recent graduates from any university and any degree discipline. 

To find out more and to register visit:

www.springgradfair.co.uk

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The Training and Development Agency is running  a series of ‘Train to Teach’ events  throughout the country -  the London dates  are as follows:

Friday 5 March  9am - 6.30 pm

Saturday 6 March 9.30 am - 5 pm

Venue: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD.

Seminars are run throughout the day, covering topics such as routes into teaching and what to expect from a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).  You cannot orderseminar tickerts in advance so they recommend that you collect your tickets for seminars as early as possible on the day as places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

For more information go to:

www.tda.gov.uk

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HealthProm is a small international NGO which promotes the health and social well being of vulnerable groups in the former Soviet Union. Opportunities are available for a limited number of office-based interns and volunteers - the work may include research, writing assignments, fundraising, promotions, membership and administration. 

For further information about internships and volunteer placements contact HelathProm’s London office on 020 7294 1620 or send your CV and covering letter to: Star House, 104-108 Grafton Road, London, NW5 4BD.

HealthProm will refund reasonable costs incurrred during the course of voluntering.

For more about the charity go to:

www.HealthProm.org

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Kidscape is offering a 12-month volunteer internship for a recent graduate or student considering a career in the charity sector - a 6-month placement would be considered.

This internship will appeal to you if you have a strong interest in the charity sector and are looking for experience in supporting project managment tasks, providing bavkground materials for media input, researching funding opportunities, data collation and entry etc   Some of the projects will focus on celebrating Kidscape’s 25th Anniversary.  The internship is unpaid but travel expenses to and from Kidscape, which is located in South West London, will be paid as well as a lunch allownace of up to £4 a day. The successful applicant will receive supervision and support during the internship, generous holidays and a reference on completion of the internship.

For full details and an application form go to:

www.kidscape.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 26 March 2010.

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 The US-UK Fulbright Commission is a not -for -profit organisation funded by both governments to promote and facilitate educational exchange between the US and the UK.  The Commission offers prestigious awards for postgradaute study and research in the US as well as an advisory service providing a wide range of information and events for prospective students, parents and advisers. 

The London USA Grad School Day will take place on Tuesday 2 March 2010.  It provides a students with an insider’s view of how to successfully navigate the US postgraduate admissions process.  Fulbright advisors and experts in the field will cover a variety of topics, application components, admissions exams, choosing the right institution and funiding opportunities, including the Fulbright Awards for the 2011-12 academic year.  This annual event should not be missed by anyone considering postgraduate study in the US for 2011-12 and beyond!

To register for the USA Grad School Day visit:

www.fulbright.co.uk

If you are unable to attend you are encouraged to visit the website for information about upcoming outreach events at UK universities.

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The visa letter was replaced by the CAS Number (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) this Monday 22nd February. Anyone making a visa application on or after this date must include a CAS Number with their application, otherwise their application will be refused.

This  includes people who have recently had their applications sent back to them because the application was invalid (e.g. the photos were not acceptable or a necessary part of the form was not completed). Even if you originally sent your visa application last month you will need a CAS Number if your application has been returned to you and you did not send it to the UK Border Agency on or before 21st February.

To request a CAS Number you must go to your Undergraduate / Postgraduate Office with your passport. Staff will probably not be able to give you your CAS Number immediately because they need first to apply to the UK Border Agency for the CAS, and then it is up to the UK Border Agency to produce and send your CAS Number.

For more details visit the UK Border Agency and UKCISA websites.

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If you are interested in training to become a teacher come along to the London Met Teaching Information Evening on Wednesday 24 March 2010 from 6- 8 pm. 

The evening offers you an opportunity to meet tutors and gain valuable information and admissions advice on related courses. 

It will take place in TM1-83 in Tower Building, Holloway Road, North campus.

To book a place visit:

www.londonmet.ac.uk/open-days

or email teachers@londonmet.ac.uk

If you have any questions contact Rebecca Finch on 020 7133 4381 or email: teachers@londonmet.ac.uk

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The UK Border Agency will release a new Tier 4 visa application form on Monday 22nd February. This will be followed by a change in April when the new visa application fees come into force (see earlier post for details).

The Policy Guidance documents for dependant and Tier 4 applications will change again on 3rd March to account for the changes in the Immigration Rules announced earlier this month. Remember, these changes will only affect students on courses below degree level (see earlier post for details).

You can find full information and keep up to date with relevant changes by visiting the UK Border Agency’s website and UKCISA’s website.

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From 22nd February student visa applicants will no longer be able to use visa letters to obtain student visas. All students applying on or after this date must have a CAS. This is a unique code that needs to be issued to you by the University. Please keep checking this webpage or the Student Service Blog for updates about how you can get a CAS code.

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The Thames Gateway, Enterprise, Training & Jobs Fair, Careers & Jobs Live is taking place on 18 & 19April 2010 at Edexcel, London.

The fair offers:

  *  Information about current or future job opportunities.

  *  Training and access to the right skills.

 *   Self-employment opportunities and support.

 *   Career advice, guidance and support.

 For more information go to:

www.thamesgatewayjobsfair.co.uk

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Pearson Plc, owners of Penguin, The Financial Times and Pearson Education, are inviting interested students and graduates to attend ‘Getting into Pearson’, an open evening about the Pearson Diversity Summer Internship , aimed at final year students and gradautes from ethnic minority backgrounds.

This presentation will be an opportunity to learn about the internship, how to apply and what the benefits are.

When:     hursday 11 Narch

Time:      6-8 pm

Where:   Pearson Head Office, 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL

Who should attend?  The event is particularly relevant to ethnic minority studentsd ans graduates in their second or final year of study in any disciplineswho have or expext to get a minimum of 2:2 degree qualification,

To attend:  candidates should send an email to gettingintopearson@pearson.com by March 1 2010. 

Internships are available in the following areas:  Marketing, Finance, Sales, Publicity/PR, Internal and External Communications, Journalism, Research, Book Production, Editorial, Human Resources.

 Pearson is an ionternational media company with world leading businesses in business information, consumer and educational publishing.

To find out more visit:

http://summerinternships.pearson.com

To learn more about Pearson visit:

www.pearson.com

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The UK Border Agency have now released all of the figures for the proposed visa application fee increases.The proposed changes are laid out below:

Applying in the UK
Tier 4 premium - £628 (dependants applying at the same time pay an extra £107 each)
Tier 4 postal - £357 (this fee will remain the same, but dependants applying at the same time will have to pay £80 each instead of the current £50)

PSW premium - £800 (dependants applying at the same time pay an extra £125 each)
PSW postal - £550 (dependants applying at the same time pay an extra £100 each)

Applying outside the UK
Tier 4 - £199
PSW - £315

For full details see the UK Border Agency’s website.

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The UK Border Agency announced changes on 10th February that will come into force on 3rd March 2010. These changes will not affect students studying foundation degrees, or courses at degree level or above. The changes are aimed at students studying below degree level. These changes are:

- These students will only be able to work 10 hours per week
- If they are studying courses 6 months or less they will not be able to bring dependants with them
- Their dependants will be banned from working in the UK (unless they have a different kind of working visa)

These changes do not affect students taking foundation degree courses or Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree courses. For full details visit the UK Border Agency’s website.

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For the first time the SYP will be running a unique workshop teaching the basic copy-editing and proofreading skills that have become an essential part of working in publishing. The workshop will be run in two sessions to accommodate numbers but both sessions will be the same.

Session 1 - Cecelia Rushton

Cecelia Rushton is the Editorial Manager for Non-fiction at Hodder & Stoughton, a division of the Hachette Group UK.  She has been in publishing for seven uears, working in journals production or two years before moving to book publishing in 2005.  As part of her current role she is responsible for new members of the non-fiction team in key editorial skills, including editing and proofreading. 

Session 2  - Ruth Tross

Ruth Tross is an Assistant Editor at Sceptre, the literary fiction and non-fiction imprint of  Hodder & Stoughton. She has worked there for four years alongside the Publishing Director, Carole Welch, to manage the publishing process from acquisition to finished  book and beyond.

To ensure everyone attending these workshops gets as much out of them as possible,  numbers are capped at 30 people per session, so you will need to sign up as soon as possible, indicating which session you would prefer.

Time: 

Session 1 - 6.30 - 7.30 pm

Session 2 - 7.45 - 6.45 pm

Venue:

The Pearson Lecture Theatre, The Pearson Building, Front Quad, UCL.

(nearest tubes are Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street).

Price: members free,  non-members £5.

More information can be found on the website at:

www.thesyp.org.uk

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The GES  Open Days are aimed specficially at students who are interested in careers as fast stream government economists.  At these events you will have the opportunity to speak to economists from a wide range of government departments and find out more details about the economist fast stream application process.

The Open Days are open to 2nd and final year students who expect to get a 1st or a 2:1 in economics and who are interested in applying to join the GES.  The events are open to students on economics masters courses.

As well as UK citizens European Economic Area (EEA) National and Commonwealth citizens are also eligible.  Students who are not UK, EEA, or Commonwealth nationals will not meet the nationality requirements for the GES recruitmetn schemes so, to avoid disappointment, should not register for the Open Day.

Students who attended one of the autumn Open Days will not be eligible to attend the spring event.

Travel expenses up to a maximum of £50 will be refunded.

The next Open Day in London will be on Friday 5 March 2010.

If you have problems registering for an event please contact the GES Team on 020 7270 4571/5073.

 Full details about these events, including how to register, can be found on:

http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/my-civil-service/networks/professional/ges/events.aspx

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What is the Network?

The Network provides FREE training though workshops and career advice, working with the TV industry to increase awareness of the different jobs available in television

The flagship annual event is in Edinburgh over the August Bank Holiday weekend where 150 delegates are selected to attend a FREE five-day programme.  The programme consists of:

  *  A day of masterclasses from senior people working in the TV industry.

  *  Weekend workshops.

  *  Career chats and direct advice from industry professionals.

  *  Social and networking events.

Apart from travel to and from Ediiburgh everything else - from accommodation, food, to the actual workshops is free. 

You don’t need any previous experience in TV to appl, just a passion for working hn television.   Many paricipants have gone on to work successfully in the industry on shows including Newsnight, Blue Pete, Spooks, Emmerdale, Big Brother and The Apprentice.

Applications are open annually from January to April - go to:

www.mgeitf.co.uk/thenetwork

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The government has announced changes to the immigraiton rules for people in the UK with Tier 4 student visas. Currently there are no news updates on the UK Border Agency website, but updates may be made today (8th February). You can find full details of the news report on the BBC website. We recommend regularly checking the UKBA news pages and the UK Council for International Student Affairs news pages.
Changes include:
- Reduction of working hours for students on non-degree courses to 10 per week
- Students on courses less than 6 months long will no longer be able to bring dependants with them to the UK

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