External fairs & events

Introduction to Sports Journalism (ISJ) Workshops.

Location: 111 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2HY
Date: Friday 18th May 2012 - Friday 18th May 2012
Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
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Targetted at: These popular one-day courses are run by the full-time sports reporters at Sportsbeat – the UK’s leading independent sports press agency and sister company of News Associates. The course, whic
Details: There are three separate dates for this event; Friday, May 18th, 2012 Friday, June 29th, 2012 Friday, August 3rd, 2012 for details about the event please visit http://sportsbeat.co.uk/ for details.
 
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MedComms Careers Event

Location: Oxford University
Date: Thursday 24th May 2012 - Friday 25th May 2012
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Website/URL: http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/careerswshop5.html
Targetted at: Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry.
Details: Registration is now open to delegates. Applications from outside Oxford University are welcomed. Please see the website above for further details.
 
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The Summer Graduate Fair

Location: ExCeL London
Date: Tuesday 29th May 2012 - Wednesday 30th May 2012
Time: 11am-4pm
Website/URL: http://www.summergradfair.co.uk
Targetted at: It is the ideal opportunity for your students to start thinking about their careers, and it is never too early to start planning for life post-university.
Details: The Summer Graduate Fair is the largest graduate jobs and careers fair of the summer, with top graduate employers attending. Over 60 exhibitors including top graduate employers Bloomberg, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, IBM, Inspiring Interns, Mazars, Michael Page International, Salmon Limited, TLE Ltd - The Leading Edge, UCAS and many more will be at the event wanting to meet graduates. Free to visit, register for fast track entry and to take part in the unique compatibility matching system. Exhibitors will be offering jobs, post grad study, gap year options, career advice and *competitions* and all for *free*.
 
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Liverpool Graduate Recruitment Festival

Location: St George's Hall, University of Liverpool
Date: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Website/URL: http://www.liverpoolfairs.org.uk/
Targetted at: Students and graduates looking for internships, placements, and immediate start graduate opportunities.
Details: Over 70 exhibitors from a wide range of sectors will be using this event to advertise immediate start graduate level vacancies as well as placement and internship opportunities. This is a great opportunity to meet employers if you're looking to work in the North West. Visit the website above for further details and a full list of exhibitors.
 
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Yorkshire Graduate Recruitment Fair

Location: The Edge - The University of Leeds
Date: Thursday 31st May 2012 - Thursday 31st May 2012
Time: 11am-3.30pm
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Targetted at: If you are a new or recent graduate from any university looking for an opportunity to start or develop your career, then you need to attend the Yorkshire Graduate Recruitment Fair.
Details: http://careerfairs.leeds.ac.uk/ygrf/ Opportunities on offer at the Fair will include: Immediate and future vacancies with local, national and international organisations. A special ‘Local Employment Zone’ featuring organisations with opportunities in Yorkshire. Information on occupational areas and vocational training. Postgraduate courses and research opportunities. Voluntary work in the UK and overseas. Enterprise and self-employment resources. Details of recruitment and career-planning services, including specialist agencies. Attending the event is the only way to make sure you can access all these opportunities.
 
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Free Journalism Workshops

Location: 111 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2HY
Date: Friday 1st June 2012 - Friday 1st June 2012
Time: 10.30am-1.30pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Targetted at: Aspiring reporters interested in a career in newspapers, magazines, online or broadcast can enrol for a free journalism workshop staged at the newsroom of national press agency News Associates.
Details: The Event is taking place three separate dates; Friday, June 1st (10:30am start); Friday, July 6th (12:30pm start); Friday, August 10th (10:30am start) This practical three-hour session will get you working on your own stories and there will be a chance to meet News Associates tutors, reporters and editors. Each attendee will get individual feedback and time will also be set aside for career advice. Please see website link for details http://newsassociates.co.uk/
 
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The National Graduate Recruitment Exhibition

Location: Birmingham NEC
Date: Friday 8th June 2012 - Saturday 9th June 2012
Time: 11-5pm
Website/URL: http://www.gradjobs.co.uk/recruitment-exhibitions/summer-birmingham-2012
Targetted at: An opportunity for students and graduates to meet a whole host of the UK's top employers under one roof, along with a great array of advice clinics and special features to ease you into working life,
Details: The National Graduate Recruitment Exhibitions bring graduates face-to-face with a wide range of top graduate employers. Entry is completely free and features essential careers advice to help you make the right choices after university and secure a perfect job. Opening times: FRIDAY 11.00 am - 05.00 pm SATURDAY 11.00 am - 04.00 pm
 
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University of Nottingham Recruitment Fair 2012

Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, Univesity Park
Date: Monday 11th June 2012 - Monday 11th June 2012
Time: 11.30-3.30pm
Website/URL: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/students/events/recruitmentfairs/ourrecruitmentfairs.aspx
Targetted at: Students and Graduates
Details: Over 50 employers attended the 2011 event and over 600 students met graduate recruiters and alumni. Bridgeway Consulting Ltd, Deloitte, Mattioli Woods Plc, IBM, Reckitt Beckinser, Selex Galileo and Abercrombie & Fitch, are some of the graduate recruiters that have already signed up. More details to follow
 
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TARGETchances: City law for ethnic minorities

Location: London
Date: Tuesday 12th June 2012 - Friday 15th June 2012
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Website/URL: http://www.target-events.co.uk/targetchancescitylaw
Targetted at: Students from an ethnic minority background who are in the first year of a law degree, or second year of a non-law degree.
Details: This two-day event will take place on the 12th-13th June and again on the 14th-15th June. You'll be able to network with representatives from all levels within top City law firms; take part in real business activities and legal case studies; and get a unique insight into the legal sector. You will also meet graduate recruiters and develop the essential skills and interview techniques needed to apply for legal jobs. Accommodation, meals and refreshments will be provided, and travel expenses will be reimbursed. For further details, including how to apply, see the website above. Apply online as soon as possible.
 
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DLA Piper - First Year Insight Day

Location: Sheffield,
Date: Tuesday 12th June 2012 - Tuesday 12th June 2012
Time: 10:15 - 5pm
Website/URL: http://www.dlapipergraduates.co.uk/events/index.html
Targetted at: First year law undergraduates and second year non-law undergraduates students are eligible to apply.
Details: Gaining work experience with a large international firm is difficult as a first year student or a second year non law student. DLA Piper are offering this unique opportunity for you to gain an insight into what life is really like as a commercial lawyer. This is a day to meet trainees, associates, partners and graduate recruiters, and also learn how to develop your commercial awareness.
 
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Graduate Recruitment Fair

Location: The Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester
Date: Wednesday 13th June 2012 - Thursday 14th June 2012
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Website/URL: http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/events/graduaterecruitmentfair/
Targetted at: It is suitable for those looking for a full-time graduate position or a postgraduate course starting summer or autumn 2012.
Details: Over 160 exhibitors attend this fair from a wide range of sectors, hopefully providing something of interest for students of all degree disciplines. It will be taking place again on 13th and 14th June 2012, and registration to attend the event will open on 1 May via this website. Please also check the website in May for the list of exhibitors and their opportunities. Although organised by the Careers Service at The University of Manchester, the fair is open to students and graduates from any institution.
 
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Statistical Showcase 2012: Exploring Careers in Statistics

Location: Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London EC1Y 8LX
Date: Friday 15th June 2012 - Friday 15th June 2012
Time: 11am-7pm
Website/URL: http://www.rss.org.uk/site/cms/contentEventViewEvent.asp?chapter=9&e=1316
Targetted at: This event is intended for anyone in the first few years of their statistical career. Whether you have begun to specialise in a specific area of statistics or are still studying.
Details: It will feature a range of statistical fields with speakers from both industry and academia. There is an opportunity to network at an early evening wine reception kindly sponsored by ATASS. Please note there is a fee for all students attending, register by 18th May for discounted rates from £24! See link for booking details
 
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NatureJobs Career Expo (NJCE)

Location: London
Date: Wednesday 20th June 2012 - Wednesday 20th June 2012
Time: 9am-5pm
Website/URL: http://www.nature.com/natureconferences/njce2012/index.html
Targetted at: To clarify, the NJCE provides a free forum to connect employers who offer global science related opportunities to candidates.
Details: Our goal is to hold an event that allows scientific institutions, employers and candidates to match interests and career objectives. The career fair is the largest of its kind in the UK and has a proven track record of providing domestic, foreign, and multinational companies access to some of the highest calibre applicants worldwide. Please see link for further details.
 
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IT's not just for the boys

Location: London
Date: Friday 22nd June 2012 - Friday 22nd June 2012
Time: 9am-5pm
Website/URL: http://www
Targetted at: The event is designed to inspire and educate first-year female undergraduates, studying at a university in the UK or Europe.
Details: The event will give you the opportunity to learn more about internships and placements alongside discussions on topical issues in the sector and the experiences of successful females, and gain an overview of the application and interview process to raise awareness on how to be a successful candidate. You must display an interest in a technology career within the financial sector. Applications are now open via the online TARGETevents application form. You will need to complete a short application form and attach a cover letter and your CV. Your cover letter should include your motivations for attending the event.
 
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IDM Marketing Summer School

Location: South West London - Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing, Teddington
Date: Monday 25th June 2012 - Friday 29th June 2012
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Website/URL: http://www.theidm.com/summerschool
Targetted at: Students from all degree disciplines graduating in 2012.
Details: The Summer School is a free-to-attend, week long introduction to marketing and takes the form of a residential course at the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing. You’ll hear from leading industry experts about every aspect of the business, get the chance to visit a top London agency and work on a real-life marketing brief. For further information about the summer school, see the website above. Applications must be submitted online by 17th February 2012.
 
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Frontrunner For Disabled Students

Location: Liverpool
Date: Wednesday 4th July 2012 - Friday 6th July 2012
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Website/URL: http://www.frontrunner.commonpurpose.org/get-involved/disabled-students/details-disabled-students/
Targetted at: Students enrolled in higher education who have not yet started their career, and are residents in the United Kingdom at the time the course will take place are eligible to apply.
Details: The three-day residential course for disabled students focuses on different leadership themes with interactive workshops, exercises and forums planned for each day. (This course is free to successful applicants, which includes accommodation). http://frontrunner.commonpurpose.org/get-involved/disabled-students/details-disabled-students/ Application deadline: 21 May 2012
 
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MedComms Careers Day (London)

Location: Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL
Date: Friday 13th July 2012
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Website/URL: http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/london12.html
Targetted at: Post-docs and PhD students from academic biomedical sciences departments, but anyone who is interested in learning more about MedComms is welcome.
Details: This FREE event is your opportunity to meet with a number of medical communications (MedComms) professionals for a highly engaging session which presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. In addition to presentations from MedComms professionals, there will be an opportunity for an informal discussion over lunch. Interested in attending? Register in advance by emailing your name and current position to Peter Llewellyn at peter@networkpharma.com
 
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