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The School of Biological Sciences have successfully completed a pilot mentoring programme which has connected 15 current students to relevant industry mentors - and the positive feedback and benefits have been wonderful and worth celebrating!
Environment and Conservation Careers Fair 2023
Environment and Conservation Careers Fair 2023 - Hosted by the School of Biological Sciences on 24 January 12-2pm
We are delighted to announce that our annual Environmental and Conservation Careers Fair is back on campus at the School of Biological Sciences on 24th January from 12-2pm - Join us in the Foyer at The School of Biological Sciences
Check out our previous fair and testimonials from students and employers here:
Industry to Student Mentoring Programme
Successfully Launched for 2022/23
The School of Biological Sciences have successfully launched a pilot mentoring programme which has connected current students to relevant industry mentors for the academic year of 2022/23 - and we are very EXCITED!
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THE STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAMME
THIS PROGRAMME IS TO HELP CURRENT SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH INDSUTRY MENTORS.
We want to provide students with a support network to think about the career options open to them and encourage them to understand the skills they have as well as the skills they need to develop.
The School of Biological Sciences is a busy, multidisciplinary community. Spanning everything from agricultural technology to zoology. The School has approximately 1000 students broadly covering food security, microbiology, ecosystem biology to sustainability.
Work Related Learning (WRL) is an important part of university life, it enhances students’ understanding of the world of work; themselves and their potential work environments. As a result, students are further empowered to enter and succeed in graduate job markets; the world of work and their wider lives.
Over the years we have developed a very successful work placement programme and want to add to the opportunities to connect students with industry professionals.
As part of our WRL offerings the Biological Sciences will deliver a pilot mentoring programme in 2022/23 with the aim of a mentoring cohort being launched yearly.
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Information for Mentors
Mentoring is a great opportunity for students to gain real insight as to what career options are open to them. It is a rewarding experience for you to help someone progress and achieve their full potential in their future career.
- Express an Interest to Mentor
Mentoring involves sharing your knowledge, skills and experience to help your Mentee progress, to seek new opportunities and have a clearer idea of their career direction after graduation.
- Information for Students
Mentoring is a great opportunity for students to gain real insight as to what career options are open to them and gain an understanding of opportunities and options to achieve their full potential in their future career.
There are many benefits of having a mentor:
- Increased confidence and performance
- The opportunity to learn from a role model
- A broader perspective
- Explore possible solutions
- Help in clarifying and setting development goals
- Expanded network
- A safe environment to test out ideas and suggestions
- Apply to the Mentor Programme - Students
Applications for 2022-2023 are now closed.
22/23 EMPLOYER NEWSLETTER
CAREERS AND PLACEMENT 22/23 EMPLOYER NEWSLETTER
Please see a link below to the School of Biological Sciences – Employer Newsletter for 2022/23. Included is a review of successes from 2021/22, opportunities to connect and engage with the careers and placement team and students for the upcoming 2022/23 year. We look forward to engaging with you and wish to thank you for continued support of the School programmes and students.
#1 UK University for Biology Graduate Prospects
School of Biological Sciences - ranks number 1 for Biological Sciences Graduate Prospects in the Times Good University Guide
We are absolutely delighted to be ranked number 1 in the Times Good University Guide for Biological Sciences Graduate Prospects.
What does this mean?
Simply our students are finding the right level of graduate employment and further study post- graduation!
This is a fantastic achievement for the School and acknowledges the hard work of all our amazing staff in helping with our students early career development.
A big thank you to the employers who have recruited from us consistently through our Work Placement programmes at Undergraduate and Masters level.
And to the wonderful students we work with this is a highlight of their commitment, dedication and achievements.
Good University Guide | The Times
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