Write the World, a sponsored competition run by The Guardian is looking for enthusiastic writers who want to demonstrate their journalistic abilities by exploring crucial issues that face the developing world.
Entrants need to write a 650-1000 word article by June 13th on an aspect of global poverty needing more media exposure than it currently receives.
For more details see http://www.guardian.co.uk/journalismcompetition/2011-about-the-awards
Source: Letter sent by The Guardian
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Fancy Entering the Dragon's Den?
The BBC series Dragons’ Den is open for business once again, giving entrepreneurs from across the country the opportunity to pitch for investment and fulfil their business ambitions.
Last year the multi-millionaire investors offered their own money to 17 worthy entrepreneurs.
The rules are simple: entrepreneurs can ask for cash investment in return for equity in their business. However, they must get at least the amount they ask for or they will walk away with nothing.
The Dragons want to invest in the very best that British business has to offer. They're prepared to listen to a pitch for any type of business but they have to believe that it requires investment and will make money before they'll back it with their own cash. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, we’d like to hear from you. For an application form please send an e-mail to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or visit www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/apply for details on how to apply.
Note: Apparently Dragon's Den are very open to applications from students and graduates.
Last year the multi-millionaire investors offered their own money to 17 worthy entrepreneurs.
The rules are simple: entrepreneurs can ask for cash investment in return for equity in their business. However, they must get at least the amount they ask for or they will walk away with nothing.
The Dragons want to invest in the very best that British business has to offer. They're prepared to listen to a pitch for any type of business but they have to believe that it requires investment and will make money before they'll back it with their own cash. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, we’d like to hear from you. For an application form please send an e-mail to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or visit www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/apply for details on how to apply.
Source: Email received from Universities UK
Note: Apparently Dragon's Den are very open to applications from students and graduates.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
New NHS Nursing Careers Website
NHS Careers have just launched a new website on Nursing careers - www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/nursing
NHS Careers say they wish to promote the wide range of nursing careers available as nurse training shifts from a mixture of diploma and degree courses to an all-graduate entry profession by 2013. In the next three years, they think the nursing profession needs to attract enough applicants to fill thousands more degree places.
NHS Careers say they wish to promote the wide range of nursing careers available as nurse training shifts from a mixture of diploma and degree courses to an all-graduate entry profession by 2013. In the next three years, they think the nursing profession needs to attract enough applicants to fill thousands more degree places.
The new website includes an interactive personality quiz to help people explore their suitability to different areas of nursing, real life stories and video interviews with nurses talking about their jobs.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Update on Teaching in Ireland and Northern Ireland
An article on the Irish Teaching Council website states that students commencing teacher training courses in other European states after 1st January 2011 must also complete an induction/NQT year in that country before applying for recognition to teach in Ireland.
If taken literally, this directive looks certain to affect Irish teachers who train in the UK.
Full details are available at http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/latest-news/important-notice-for-those-commencing-a-teacher-education-qualification-outside-of-ireland-from-2011.513.html
Meanwhile, the Department of Education (Northern Ireland) suggest that vacancies are advertised in the Belfast Telegraph, Irish News, News Letter and in Educational Journals.
Teachers there are employed by Management Committees, a list of which is available at http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/85-schools/10-types_of_school-nischools_pg.htm#board_addresses
It is also possible to apply for substitute (supply) teaching contracts through the Northern Ireland Substitute Teachers' Register
If taken literally, this directive looks certain to affect Irish teachers who train in the UK.
Full details are available at http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/latest-news/important-notice-for-those-commencing-a-teacher-education-qualification-outside-of-ireland-from-2011.513.html
Meanwhile, the Department of Education (Northern Ireland) suggest that vacancies are advertised in the Belfast Telegraph, Irish News, News Letter and in Educational Journals.
Teachers there are employed by Management Committees, a list of which is available at http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/85-schools/10-types_of_school-nischools_pg.htm#board_addresses
It is also possible to apply for substitute (supply) teaching contracts through the Northern Ireland Substitute Teachers' Register
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Graduates Earn More
The National Office of Statistics recently reported (again) that graduates earn more than non-graduates.
According to NOS the average difference between graduate and non-graduate salaries averaged £12,000 over the past ten years.
Apparently the average UK salary for graduates is now £29,000 per annum.
Maybe it's still worthwhile to put up with the hassle of getting that degree?
According to NOS the average difference between graduate and non-graduate salaries averaged £12,000 over the past ten years.
Apparently the average UK salary for graduates is now £29,000 per annum.
Maybe it's still worthwhile to put up with the hassle of getting that degree?
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
I'm on holiday...
Col's Blog is on holiday until 20th April.
Meanwhile, if you have any items you would like to submit for the blog, please feel free to send them to me.
Meanwhile, if you have any items you would like to submit for the blog, please feel free to send them to me.
Friday, 8 April 2011
New University of Cumbria Jobshop
The University of Cumbria Jobshop is our new online vacancy service for students, graduates and employers in the Cumbria and North Lancashire area.
Students and Graduates can access the system by registering at http://cumbria.prospects.ac.uk
You can search for current vacancies, placements, internships, casual and part-time vacancies notified to us. You can also ask to be notified of vacancies that are likely to be of interest to you and search to see which employers and other organisations have advertised previous vacancies. All employers advertising on the site have indicated that they are interested in applicants living in the North West of England.
Employers can access the system by registering at a separate portal http://employer.cumbria.prospects.ac.uk
You can input graduate vacancies, work experience opportunities, voluntary positions and casual jobs FREE of charge to our site. The system is quick and easy to use and allows you to create, edit and copy vacancies. Posting a vacancy online gives you control of the content of your advertisement and allows you to keep track of how many views your vacancy has received. Your adverts will also be sent out via job alert emails to the registered job seekers.
If you wish to advertise vacancies at other Universities in the North West, you can do this too at www.ucsm2.prospectsnet.com
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