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Register now for the Undergraduate Awards
Business, Science, Humanities or Creative Arts - there's a category for you.
Winners are brought to the UA Summit 2013: an exclusive three day networking event in Dublin.
Winners and shortlisted students are recognised as the best and most innovative in their field which can be a significant catalyst when pursuing further studies or their chosen career.
If you're planning to submit your best undergraduate coursework to the 2013 programme, make sure you follow this handy action list:
1. Places are filling up fast! To reserve your space in the competition register at http://www.undergraduateawards.com/submit.
2. Review the submission guidelines to ensure you're on the right track.
3. Write a 100 - 300 word abstract to accompany your submission.
4. Fill out the submission form by May 24th. You can submit up to 3 different papers/projects.
Need a little assistance? Email infoundergraduateawards.com
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
undergraduateawards.com
facebook.com/undergraduateawards
UndergradAwards

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The Summer Graduate Fair - Olympia, London – Wednesday 5 June 2013 – 11am to 4pm
Let’s talk about graduate jobs and post graduate opportunities.
The Summer Graduate Fair is the best graduate jobs and careers fair of the summer, with top graduate employers wanting to talk you about your next step. Exhibitors including Abercrombie & Fitch, Asda, BPP Head Office, Milkround, Witlr and the Army will be waiting to meet you alongside specialist training providers Ashdown Academy, Elevation Network and Global Banking Training and post-graduate providers Anglia Ruskin University, Glasgow Caledonian University London Campus, Havering College of Further & Higher Education, London South Bank University, University of East London – UEL, University of Leicester, University of Westminster and many more.
At the Summer Graduate Fair let’s talk about:
•    Compatibility matching so you meet you perfect match
•    Free entry
•    Free seminars offering employment advice
•    Free interview techniques zone offering exhibitor insights into interview must-haves.
•    Free CV advice seminars
•    Professional CV writing service*
•    Private interview rooms
•    Live jobs board
•    Postgraduate study information
•    Competitions to win great prizes
•    And much more
Free to visit, register now and visit to find jobs, postgrad study, gap year options, career advice and competitions and all for free.
Being held at Olympia, London on 5 June the event is open from 11am - 4pm.
New organisations are signing up everyday, to talk to them visit www.summergradfair.co.uk and book your place today.
* The Write Stuff offer a professional CV writing service, visitors can get a one-to-one CV service at the discounted show price of £10, payable on the day.

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Ever had an idea to improve something - however small or big - about the world around you? Ever thought of turning that idea into a social enterprise? Now is your chance. Enrol in the McKinsey Venture Academy and work alongside some of the most successful social entrepreneurs to turn your idea into a reality - and make a real difference in your community.

McKinsey Venture Academy is a social enterprise competition for all undergraduate and postgraduate students based in the UK and Ireland. It aims to promote creative and entrepreneurial spirit by supporting student teams in launching successful social enterprises in their communities. The Academy is run by McKinsey & Company, a global management consultancy firm which advises leading organisations across the private, public and social spheres on their most important issues.

Want to know more? Check out this 1 min intro video.

Competition details : The McKinsey Venture Academy calls on groups of 2-6 creative and enthusiastic individuals with a great idea and a desire to create positive change in their world. Entries are encouraged at all stages of development: from a brand new idea, to a social enterprise that is up and running and looking to take the next step. To apply teams need to submit an executive summary of their social venture by Sunday February 17th. Over the following weeks and months successful teams will receive mentorship from McKinsey and leading social entrepreneurs as they look to build their idea into a winning pitch in the live final in April. The winning team will receive £5,000 seed funding in addition to ongoing McKinsey support as they set about turning their concept for a social enterprise into a reality.

Applications can be made online through the Venture Academy website ( www.ventureacademy.mckinsey.com) where you can also find further details on the entry process and subsequent rounds as well as judging criteria, stories of past winners and contact information. 'Like' Venture Academy on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest information on the competition as well as useful ideas to help you build your social enterprise www.facebook.com/McKinseyVentureAcademy

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From the Institute of Physics (IOP) :

IOP has produced a number of publications for members – available via membership log-in online http://www.iop.org/careers/university/guides/students/page_51626.html

• The Physicist’s guide to writing your CV for members in, or seeking, employment
• The Physicist’s guide to interview techniques for members in, or seeking, employment
• Moving on: The Physics PhD Student’s Guide to Boosting Employability
• Space Technologies – Opportunities for physicists booklet has been produced with undergraduate students in mind and provides an overview of the industry case studies of physicists working in the space technologies sector tips on getting in to the space technologies sector a brief history of space flight and satellites company details.

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Online study skills module for students
NUI Galway has licensed a set of online support materials ("skills4study") aimed at developing first year students' key academic skills. This material is standalone and requires no book purchase. There are a number of diagnostic tests, activities and quizzes built into the site.
Access through 'self-enrol' module on Blackboard called the 'Learning Centre' .

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An Inside Look at Law Firms and An Inside Look at Investment Banking (2012 editions) are now ready for free download at http://www.insidebuzz.co.uk/download-free-career-guides.html
Other features to the website include
-    New jobs page in partnership with The Guardian
-    50+ new insider company profiles
-    Over 5,000 new employee quotes
-    Dozens of new Buzz Board articles

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Eurograduate online magazine

Articles on looking for work in Europe, finance, travel, engineering, and postgrads.
Read online free.

Also website http://www.eurograduate.com/

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Guardian Careers Q&A series

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/live-q-a

A series of question and answers sessions between members of the public interested in a particular career, and experts working in the sector. See the above page for upcoming sessions and transcripts of recent ones.

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ITs Happening Here (developed by Enterprise Ireland and Innovation Ireland)

1000′s of Jobs in 600+ Irish software companies
Did you know that the Irish-owned software sector is still growing fast, almost 10% in the last year. To keep up this growth, more than 600 companies in this sector need the best people the world has to offer. Could IT be you?!
Search jobs, see company profiles and sign up for their newsletter or rss feed.

http://www.itshappeninghere.ie/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zHNJpb3o7wwatch the video here.

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Supporting Student Wellbeing.

A online mental health and wellbeing resource for third level students in Ireland. All information is up to date and selected by health promotion experts - factsheets, podcasts, interactive self-help programmes - coming soon: online counselling for NUI Galway students. Topics include: relationships, dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, adjusting to college life and more..
mymindmatters.ie

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EuroBrussels Junior Newsletter Subscription

The Junior Newsletter - the only EuroBrussels Newsletter with all EU affairs jobs and internships for graduates and young potentials: Subscribe to the weekly EuroBrussels Junior Newsletter.
http://www.eurobrussels.com/newsletter_junior.php

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The truth about HR - get the inside track on careers in Human Resources

Download the free 26 page pdf guide: http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-careers/free-HR-guide.htm and discover:

• Why HR is at the heart of business success • The variety of HR roles • Fascinating career journeys • The skills and qualities for success • Details of starting salaries and earning potential.

A new website - cipd.co.uk/thinkHR
• Video interviews with real people working in HR in different roles and at different stages of their careers.
• Day in the life case studies stories.
• Insights into the many roles that HR has to offer.
• Useful tips for CV, application form and interview success.
• Links to the latest HR jobs.

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DIGITAL MAGAZINES FROM INSIDE CAREERS

This year students can access these guides and more as Digital Magazines.
These magazines are produced in partnership with the leading professional bodies and are packed with expert advice, motivating articles and inspirational case studies from recent graduates and leading professionals.

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Do employers value Masters degrees?

Guardian article - Master's degrees - do employers value them
http://careers.guardian.co.uk/master-s-degrees-do-employers-value-them

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Guidelines for Employers and International Students

This information leaflet will be of interest to non-EEA graduates of Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) who may be exploring the possibility of staying on in Ireland to work for some time after their studies. http://www.icosirl.ie/eng/publications/leaflets/employment_of_international_graduates_in_ireland

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This page was last updated Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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