Learn About a Career in Coding & Tech with Charlene Hunter MBE

Interested in pursuing a career in Coding or Tech? Whether you’re studying a Tech-focused degree or not, this sector is rapidly growing and open to students from all backgrounds. In the latest episode of The Access Factor Podcast, we interview Charlene Hunter MBE, Founder and CEO of Black Coding Females. Charlene explains her career journey… More Learn About a Career in Coding & Tech with Charlene Hunter MBE

Apply for Citadel’s Europe Datathon

Correlation One, a New York based startup that hosts data science and engineering competitions for the world’s best STEM students, are partnering with Citadel and Citadel Securities to host the Europe Regional Datathon. This data science competition challenges students from the region’s best universities to tackle real-world social challenges in topics such as urban traffic,… More Apply for Citadel’s Europe Datathon

Microsoft Mentoring Opportunity for 1st Year Undergraduates from Black & Minority Ethnic Backgrounds

Microsoft EMBRACE ERG* are launching a Mentoring programme in collaboration with Everything D&I. The aim of the programme is to improve representation of Black Heritage, Asian and Ethnic Minorities within technology and Microsoft at all levels. The programme will inspire students and equip them with skills to reach their early-in-career potential.   How will the… More Microsoft Mentoring Opportunity for 1st Year Undergraduates from Black & Minority Ethnic Backgrounds

Apply now for the Black Women into Tech & Data Programme

Black Women into Tech and Data is looking for another cohort of 50 Black Heritage university students to join this exclusive programme for this academic year. This programme is run by leading STEM charity Generating Genius and top multinational Technology and Data companies. This programme will provide you with both the soft skills and technical… More Apply now for the Black Women into Tech & Data Programme

Discussing Forced Migration & Careers with Janahan Sivanathan

In the third episode of The Access Factor Podcast, host Emily is joined by Janahan Sivanathan, Sanctuary Project Officer at King’s, to discuss forced migration and what it means for students’ future careers. Janahan tells his own story of migrating to the UK as a torture survivor and his struggles with obtaining the right to… More Discussing Forced Migration & Careers with Janahan Sivanathan

Boost Your Employability with Leonard Cheshire’s Google Courses

Looking to boost your employability, kickstart your career, or push for a promotion? Upskill yourself with one of Leonard Cheshire’s free online Google courses! Partnering with INCO Academy-Work in Tech, Leonard Cheshire is offering free access to one of four Google certificates.   Eligibility The courses are available to anyone who meets the following criteria:… More Boost Your Employability with Leonard Cheshire’s Google Courses

What Careers resources are available for forced migrants at King’s?

At King’s we recognise that any legal background of forced displacement can have a significant impact on educational and career-related opportunities and outcomes. It is vitally important to the Careers & Employability department to ensure that students who have faced forced displacement have access to appropriate education and opportunities regarding their future career. If you… More What Careers resources are available for forced migrants at King’s?