Tag: Diversity

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

Hear About Journalism & Storytelling with Dhruti Shah

August 21, 2023

In the latest episode of The Access Factor Podcast, King’s Careers & Employability’s Digital Learning Officer, Emily, interviews Journalist, Author and Podcaster, Dhruti Shah, about her ongoing career journey. Dhruti is a Journalist, Author and Podcaster, having previously worked for the BBC and written an award-winning book, Bear Markets and Beyond: A Bestiary of Business… More Hear About Journalism & Storytelling with Dhruti Shah

New episode on “A Date with Diversity” podcast | Mary from the Civil Service

April 28, 2022

“The same people that created exclusive environments are now dictating the terms of inclusivity” – Mary On the latest episode, Mary, who is currently on a fast stream program within the Civil Service, shares her career journey and the dilemmas she is often faced with. She is part of King’s Alumni where she completed a… More New episode on “A Date with Diversity” podcast | Mary from the Civil Service

Religious inclusion in the workplace

April 11, 2022

Haleema Ayyub, our Project Officer Intern, has written a post about why religious inclusion is important in the workplace. These elements of people’s identity are often forgotten about and can create difficulty for individuals when working. Being an inclusive employer doesn’t just mean hiring a diverse workforce but rather implementing facilities that cater to different… More Religious inclusion in the workplace

Dealing with imposter syndrome as a minority

December 7, 2021

Communications and Engagement Assistant Fatima Malik has written about imposter syndrome and how it specifically affects people from minority groups. Is this feeling of failure something that you have experienced? Read on to see Fatima’s perspective and what to do to overcome this common feeling. Imposter syndrome can be loosely defined as an internalized belief where… More Dealing with imposter syndrome as a minority

Calling all STEM students who are of black heritage or from low income backgrounds | National Grid Spring Week Launch Event!

November 22, 2021

Are you currently studying a STEM degree and either come from a black heritage background or a low income household? National Grid is calling all students who are eligible to attend their Spring Week Launch event! Generating Genius and National Grid have partnered up to organise employability events, mentorships and career development support to the… More Calling all STEM students who are of black heritage or from low income backgrounds | National Grid Spring Week Launch Event!

Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority success stories: how these former Global Health and Social Medicine students are determined to make a change

November 9, 2021

The Department of Global Health and Social Medicine has recently celebrated the achievements of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority alumni by showcasing their success in their chosen careers. As part of their commitment towards anti racism, they have created a video series that displays the achievement, leadership and talent of four alumni students who give… More Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority success stories: how these former Global Health and Social Medicine students are determined to make a change

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Diversity opportunity: Generating Genius and Grid for Good Talent Pathway now open for applications!

January 27, 2021

Are you an NMS student? Are you looking to discover careers in the energy industry?  Today we’re highlighting an opportunity from a charity called Generating Genius, who work to widen access of high-level STEM careers to underrepresented student groups.… More Diversity opportunity: Generating Genius and Grid for Good Talent Pathway now open for applications!