Category: Diversity & Inclusive opportunities

Apply for an Inclusive Careers Role at King’s

April 5, 2024

The Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences Careers team are currently recruiting for six Inclusive Careers Education Ambassadors (open to NMES only) and one Inclusive Careers Project Officer (open to anyone across King’s).   Inclusive Careers Education Ambassadors Inclusive Careers Education Ambassadors (ICEAs) are King’s College London students in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences… More Apply for an Inclusive Careers Role at King’s

Apply Now for the Women in Engineering Accelerator

April 3, 2024

The Women in Engineering Accelerator, introduced by Akama Fund and sponsored by Beebolt, is a groundbreaking scholarship opportunity aimed at women of Middle Eastern heritage pursuing studies in Computer Science or Engineering. This initiative was launched in honour of International Women’s Day and coincides with the generous spirit of Ramadan.   Benefits of the programme… More Apply Now for the Women in Engineering Accelerator

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

March 7, 2024

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

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

January 3, 2024

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

December 6, 2023

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

October 20, 2023

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

October 18, 2023

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

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

September 28, 2023

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?

Opportunity Highlight: HarperCollins’ Author Academy

November 15, 2022

  If you have a story to tell but think voices like yours aren’t heard, HarperCollinsUK has opened applications to their free-to-attend Author Academy Spring 2023 for writers from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, with an aim of helping motivated and dedicated writers to become commercially successful in the publishing industry. They are delivering an expert programme… More Opportunity Highlight: HarperCollins’ Author Academy

Competition alert! Design the cover for the next Best Student Employers Guide from RateMyPlacement

July 15, 2021

If you’ve got a keen eye for design, you’re a current student and want a chance to build your design portfolio with potential for grand prizes, then read on! (Deadline Friday 23 July!)… More Competition alert! Design the cover for the next Best Student Employers Guide from RateMyPlacement