Author: Madeleine Tickell

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Apply for the Principal’s Global Leadership Award

October 15, 2019

In our increasingly connected world, global awareness is a prized skill. Employers are looking to hire graduates who can demonstrate informed thinking about global challenges and suggest innovative solutions to worldwide issues. But how do you go about developing such an open-ended concept as “global awareness”? Apply to be on the exclusive Principal’s Global Leadership… More Apply for the Principal’s Global Leadership Award

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Roche Mentoring Scheme – Extended Closing Date!

October 10, 2019

Interested in biotechnology, or healthcare? Looking for a mentor to share their expertise? Then apply for the Roche University Mentor Programme! Roche is the world’s largest biotechnology company and a global leader in cancer treatment with offices in 100 countries globally. This programme offers students studying a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) or Law… More Roche Mentoring Scheme – Extended Closing Date!

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Fintech for Good – enter the competition!

October 9, 2019

Interested in improving society? Got a passion for technology, or fancy some finance Then enter the Fintech for Good competition and disrupt the status quo to bring good to society. Launched by Fidelity International, teams of 2-4 current students can submit a press release for a brand new idea, utilising Fintech to bring “sustainable disruption”.… More Fintech for Good – enter the competition!

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The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge

October 4, 2019

@the-rockefeller-foundation is supporting a brand new global challenge for #StudentInnovators: The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge. This a chance for university students to secure some serious funding (up to $20K per team) AND a chance to develop the skills needed to launch a successful enterprise with guidance from experienced social entrepreneurs and investors. The… More The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge

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Careers+: What You Need To Know

October 4, 2019

What is Careers+?   Careers+ is our exclusive programme of additional careers support and a cornerstone of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive community. Careers+ is tailored to UK undergraduate students from under-represented groups currently studying or graduated from King’s in the last two years.   Ladan Hong, our specialist Careers+ consultant is excited… More Careers+: What You Need To Know

Top five reasons to pursue an internship abroad: Tata’s unique internship opportunity in India

September 27, 2019

On 21st October, the multinational corporation Tata is coming to King’s to talk about their brand-new global internship programme! The Tata Group are offering 40 places on diverse and exciting projects based in Tata’s multiple companies in India. The projects will run for 4-8 weeks and Tata is covering flights, accommodation and salary for the… More Top five reasons to pursue an internship abroad: Tata’s unique internship opportunity in India

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Love the Strand? Use it to further your employability!

September 25, 2019

Interested in journalism, creative writing, or multi-media? Want to get invaluable training in research, video shooting and editing? Want to get immersed in the mystery and history of central London?   Then contribute to Strandlines!  Strandlines is a website and social media channels dedicated to exploring lives on the Strand—past, present, and creative. Strandlines encourages… More Love the Strand? Use it to further your employability!