King’s College London is promoting PhD opportunities. There are webinars next week and an open day the following week. A page of details is available.

On the 23rd November Andrew Dixon is visiting the University and will offer a day-long seminar on entrepreneurship for 25-30 students. Andrew’s biography is below. During the day you will learn about raising money for start-up companies and be able to discuss your business ideas with fellow seminar participants. Lunch is included.

WHEN: 23rd November 0930-1530
WHERE: Medrus
HOW DO I REGISTER? WIth Steve McGuire (SMB) sbm@aber.ac.uk. Basically, it is the first 25-30 students who register
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? An interest in entrepreneurship and, ideally, a business idea (at whatever stage of development) that we can talk about.

Andrew is an investor in early-stage UK businesses – online gaming and instrumentation in the nanotechnology sector are the cornerstones of the portfolio. He previously worked at Societe Generale and Goldman Sachs where he advised gold producers, end-users, central banks & investors across the Asian region as to appropriate commodity derivative strategies. Andrew is an Enterprise Fellow at the Prince’s Trust, and holds a degree in International Politics from Aberystwyth University and an MBA from London Business School. He enjoys the odd bottle of Australian Shiraz, a half-volley outside off stump and a walk with the dog across the common.

For 12 weeks during the Summer 2013:-

Technology Software & Systems Engineer (Govt & Security Projects), based in Ipswich

GES Undergrad Technology Placement 201213

Technology Research – also based in Ipswich

BTID Undergrad Research Summer Placement 201213

Dear Final Year Students / Graduates,

British Council Language Assistants Opportunity, CHINA: Applications now open!

The British Council is currently recruiting 100 graduates to become English Language Assistants in China. We’re looking for open minded, mature and adaptable individuals from across the UK.  You need to have at least a 2^nd class degree (from any subject) by summer 2013 to apply but do not need any previous teaching experience or a knowledge of Mandarin to participate in the programme.

You will live and teach in China for approximately ten months where you will receive a local salary of 3-4500 RMB per month, free accommodation, plus your return flights reimbursed. The programme begins with a two week TEFL induction course in Beijing in August 2013 and teaching follows the Chinese school year from Sept 2012 to June 2013.  You will gain valuable skills and life experience – impressing future employers upon your return. Previous English Language Assistants have gone on to pursue successful careers in journalism, teaching, business, charity work, and international relations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the ‘real’ China whilst giving something back to the community.

Find out more about the programme and how to apply here: http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-china.htm.

Deadline for applications is 3^rd December 2012.  Apply early as you will need to send us some additional documents to complete your application.  (Details on the website)

If you have any questions please contact: language.assistants@britishcouncil.org.

Thanks and best wishes,

The Language Assistants Team

Language Assistants
Programmes & Projects

Google has opened applications for it’s Summer Trainee Engineering Program (STEP). This is aimed at students who have completed their first year by summer 2013. Different elements include working on a software development project with Google engineers, improving your coding experience and professional development. There are opportunities for students at four offices: London, Munich, Krakow and Zurich.

For details and a link to the application form, please go to http://www.google.com/jobs/students/proscho/programs/emea/step/. An excellent opportunity. Applications are due by 28th December 2012.