What's the latest from the Birmingham Scholar programme? Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://live-intranet-uob.cloud.contensis.com/student/equality-and-diversity/birmingham-scholar/birmingham-scholar-news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2026-04-04T03:16:07Z Chike Dike

On 25th & 26th March, we hosted two Birmingham Scholar Spring Skills: Reset & Refocus sessions.

2026-04-01T13:49:00Z 2026-04-01T16:36:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-spring-series.aspx Loreal Stokes

PATH Scholarship Travel Grant for Birmingham Scholar students, funded by the Ellucian Foundation. Offers up to £200 for local travel linked to study, placements, research or professional development, with priority for IMDQ1 neighbourhoods.

2026-03-11T15:57:00Z 2026-03-11T12:54:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/santander-career-support-award.aspx Loreal Stokes

On December 10th, we came together for a holiday social event to celebrate the end of the semester and kick off the winter season as a community.

2026-01-19T11:10:00Z 2026-01-30T16:00:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-holiday-social.aspx Loreal Stokes

PATH Scholarship Travel Grant for Birmingham Scholar students, funded by the Ellucian Foundation. Offers up to £200 for local travel linked to study, placements, research or professional development, with priority for IMDQ1 neighbourhoods.

2026-01-19T11:10:00Z 2026-01-30T16:10:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/path-scholarship-travel-grant.aspx Aaliya Afzal

Article highlighting the Welcome Week event for Birmingham Scholars.

2025-10-08T09:54:00Z 2025-10-08T09:53:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-and-returning-birmingham-scholars.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

The Birmingham Project is a week-long challenge on campus that takes place from 9-13 June 2025.

2025-03-31T11:25:00Z 2025-04-02T10:35:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/april/?exclusive-opportunity-for-first-year-undergraduates-the-birmingham-project.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Applications are now open for the 2025 Impact Challenge, an exclusive work-experience programme for Birmingham Scholars and widening participation students in their penultimate or final year of study.

2025-03-31T11:19:00Z 2025-04-02T10:34:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/april/empower-your-future-join-the-2025-impact-challenge-for-birmingham-scholarsuntitled.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Join our research study to share your experiences, participate in paid workshops, and help improve the student experience. Document your journey, share your story, and make a real impact.

2025-03-03T15:19:00Z 2025-04-02T10:38:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/march/commuter-students-paid-workshops.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Work experience comes in many forms, from traditional job shadowing to volunteering, part-time jobs, internships, and even The Birmingham Award.

2025-02-27T09:57:00Z 2025-04-02T10:39:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/march/exploring-work-experience-and-how-to-gain-it.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Coaching is a great way of working with someone who can listen to you, work at your pace and really help you personally and professionally, feel less overwhelmed and more focused on your goals.

2025-02-26T10:22:00Z 2025-04-02T10:38:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/march/coaching-sessions-for-birmingham-scholars.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Summer Sustainability Internships opportunity to get directly involved with some of our globally-recognised research groups at the university. Priority will be given to Birmingham Scholar students but all are welcome to apply.

2025-02-20T10:30:00Z 2025-04-02T10:40:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/march/summer-sustainability-internships.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

This year's Impact Challenge is confirmed for the ninth year running, taking place Monday 16th – Friday 20th June 2025.

2025-02-20T10:30:00Z 2025-04-02T10:39:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/march/impact-challenge-2025.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Worklink is the University of Birmingham's on campus student jobs service and is here to support you.

2025-02-19T14:28:00Z 2025-04-02T10:40:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/march/welcome-to-worklink.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

The University of Birmingham has partnered with Virtual Internships and has 39 internships currently available, which are Ideal for students with little to no work experience.

2025-02-07T09:32:00Z 2025-04-02T10:36:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/enhance-your-cv-with-an-exciting-internship.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Applications are now open for Cancer Research UK Clinical PhDs at the University of Birmingham.

2025-02-03T15:51:00Z 2025-04-02T10:36:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/the-birmingham-cancer-research-uk-clinical-academic-training-programme.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Universitas 21 Global Citizens course is a free online leadership development course which allows you to connect, learn and discuss global issues with students around the world including social and environmental challenges.

2025-02-03T15:51:00Z 2025-04-02T10:37:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/u21-global-citizens.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Go Global Summer Applications are now open.

2025-01-27T15:20:00Z 2025-01-27T15:46:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/go-global-summer-applications-are-open.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Find out about the range of careers support and events available in February.

2025-01-27T15:15:00Z 2025-01-28T14:39:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/be-experienced-–-enhance-your-employability-this-february.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

Throughout February you can get access to several work experience support events from Careers Network.

2025-01-27T15:15:00Z 2025-01-27T14:07:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/be-experienced-–-step-up-with-confidence.aspx Alessandro Sakamoto Ferranti

The Gateway Bursary is designed to enable undergraduate students from under-represented groups access work experience.

2025-01-27T15:14:00Z 2025-01-27T14:35:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/february/the-gateway-to-work-experience-bursary.aspx Peter Collins

The Masters Consultancy Challenge (MCC) is a work experience opportunity exclusively for PGT students

2025-01-13T09:03:00Z 2025-01-10T10:38:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/january/applications-for-the-masters-consultancy-challenge-2025-open-on-january-27th.aspx

We are announcing our January giveaway! Our wonderful friends at 'Cook' are giving away luxury food hampers, the perfect giveaway when money is tight in January.

2025-01-13T09:02:00Z 2025-01-13T09:00:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2025/january/care-leavers-january-giveaway-sign-up.aspx Peter Collins

If you haven't engaged with the University's Careers Network yet or are unsure how we can support you, why not book an initial CV Review and First Steps appointment with Davi Walker?

2024-11-27T11:10:00Z 2024-11-27T10:27:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/december/careers-network-appointments.aspx Peter Collins

We're excited to announce that the scheme has now re-opened for the next academic year and there are a number of internships available to apply to which you can find listed on the B-Experienced website.

2024-11-27T11:10:00Z 2024-11-27T10:31:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/december/b-experienced-internships.aspx Peter Collins

Change 100 are offering paid internships, professional development and mentoring for disabled students.

2024-11-04T12:43:00Z 2024-11-04T11:44:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/november/paid-internships-for-disabled-students.aspx Peter Collins

Is the chilly autumnal weather making you dream of being abroad? Applications for Go Global opportunities are now open! Here's how you can make going global a reality.

2024-10-31T15:55:00Z 2024-10-31T12:27:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/november/go-global-applications-are-open.aspx Aaliya Afzal

The U21 Sustainable Micro-internships programme allows you to work with your fellow students from across the globe

2024-10-28T15:03:00Z 2024-10-28T15:00:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/november/sustainable-internship-opportunity.aspx Peter Collins

Give us your opinion on Race Equality at UoB. You can take part in one of two ways

2024-10-28T10:49:00Z 2024-10-28T10:14:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/november/take-part-amazon-vouchers-up-for-grabs.aspx Peter Collins

Race Equality Charter – Student Survey & Focus Groups

2024-10-16T13:35:00Z 2024-10-15T16:28:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/october/student-opinions-needed-on-race-equality-at-uob-amazon-vouchers-to-be-won.aspx Peter Collins

We wanted to let you know about the Disabled Students Contribution group which will be launching again in November (date to be confirmed).

2024-10-16T13:33:00Z 2024-10-28T10:04:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/november/make-a-difference-disabled-student-contribution-group.aspx Peter Collins

It was great to welcome so many of you attending the Welcome event for new Birmingham Scholars on 24 September.

2024-10-14T10:54:00Z 2024-10-14T10:12:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/october/welcome-birmingham-scholars-2024.aspx Peter Collins

Led by experienced mentors, this training session offers a supportive environment where you can explore, experiment, and embrace your full potential.

2024-06-04T10:32:00Z 2024-06-03T12:44:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/june/your-future-starts-now-join-this-amazing-life-design-workshop.aspx Peter Collins

Careers Network will be celebrating with you – look out for us at your graduations!

2024-06-04T10:23:00Z 2024-06-03T12:45:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/june/are-you-graduating-this-year.aspx Peter Collins

A friendly reminder that the careers team are around all summer and can continue to provide support both in-person and remotely.

2024-06-04T10:23:00Z 2024-06-03T12:51:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/june/careers-support-over-summer.aspx Peter Collins

I'm Daviann, Davi (day-vee) for short, and I'm the new Diversity Project Officer working directly with you and the Careers Network

2024-06-04T10:22:00Z 2024-06-03T12:50:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/june/welcoming-daviann-your-new-diversity-project-officer.aspx Peter Collins

Over the Summer break, you may like to take a step back, reflect on your academic work and perhaps look ahead a little to next year.

2024-06-04T10:22:00Z 2024-06-03T12:35:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/june/reflect-on-feedback-and-develop-your-study-skills-over-the-summer-with-the-academic-skills-centre.aspx Peter Collins

This is the last month to apply with many opportunities still available over the summer.

2024-06-04T10:21:00Z 2024-06-03T12:58:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/june/flexible-paid-work-experience-opportunities-with-our-b-experienced-internship-programme.aspx Peter Collins

Never miss an opportunity by subscribing to the Birmingham Scholar feed on the MyUoB app.

2024-05-02T12:21:00Z 2024-04-30T14:04:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/birmingham-scholar-has-landed-on-the-myuob-app-subscribe-now.aspx Peter Collins

Unlock your academic potential with expert assessment support and skill development at the Academic Skills Centre.

2024-05-02T12:21:00Z 2024-04-30T12:31:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/elevate-your-study-skills.aspx Peter Collins

The Birmingham Project is an intensive and exciting one-week employer challenge for first year undergraduate students

2024-05-02T12:21:00Z 2024-04-30T13:26:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/boost-your-cv-and-take-part-in-the-birmingham-project.aspx Peter Collins

Are you seeking flexible, paid opportunities to enhance your skills and boost your CV?

2024-05-02T12:13:00Z 2024-04-30T13:34:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/unlock-the-door-to-invaluable-work-experience.aspx Peter Collins

Are you a Birmingham Scholar with big dreams and goals? It's time to turn those aspirations into reality!

2024-05-02T12:13:00Z 2024-04-30T13:44:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/unlock-your-potential-join-our-empowering-and-creative-training-session.aspx Peter Collins

Check out this video to help navigate the challenges of entering the workforce with a disability.

2024-05-02T12:13:00Z 2024-04-30T12:41:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/video-disabled-students-unlock-your-potential-at-work.aspx Peter Collins

Ready to make the most out of your university experience? Look no further! UoB Xtra is here!

2024-05-02T12:13:00Z 2024-04-30T13:13:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/unleash-your-university-experience-uob-xtra.aspx Peter Collins

Explore this fascinating walk around Digbeth's street art route with a tour guide, highlighting how various marginalized groups expressed themselves via graffiti.

2024-05-02T12:13:00Z 2024-04-30T15:07:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/free-graffiti-tour-and-workshop.aspx Peter Collins

Join us for a day filled with excitement and insight into the captivating world of theatre at The Rep, exclusive to Birmingham Scholars!

2024-05-02T12:13:00Z 2024-04-30T12:17:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/may/free-behind-the-scenes-at-the-rep-theatre.aspx Peter Collins

Are you a Birmingham Scholar, graduating in 2024 and looking for a meaningful, paid internship this summer?

2024-03-26T11:41:00Z 2024-03-26T10:38:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/uob-graduate-internship-applications-are-open.aspx Peter Collins

Would you like to gain experience working in a small group to solve a real-life problem for an employer, and get paid £100, and boost your CV?

2024-03-26T11:41:00Z 2024-03-26T10:40:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/impact-challenge-june-2024-–-applications-are-now-open.aspx Peter Collins

The Birmingham Project is an intensive and exciting one-week challenge for first-year undergraduate students.

2024-03-26T11:41:00Z 2024-03-26T10:46:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/the-birmingham-project-june-2024-applications-are-open.aspx Peter Collins

Step into a virtual world and unlock the secrets of the forest in this escape-room style event set in the Birmingham's woodland facility, BiFor.

2024-03-26T11:41:00Z 2024-03-26T10:22:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/free-forest-escape-vr-experience.aspx Peter Collins

Open to all students and graduates who are Birmingham Scholars

2024-03-26T11:41:00Z 2024-03-26T11:19:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/pathways-to-careers-linkedin-group.aspx Peter Collins

Throughout April there's lots of support available for Birmingham Scholars

2024-03-26T11:38:00Z 2024-03-26T13:34:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/academic-skills-support-revision-workshops-online-resources-and-1-1-support.aspx Peter Collins

PSALT are an organisation that attracts young, black talent to FMCG

2024-03-26T11:38:00Z 2024-03-26T10:49:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/careers-guidance-programme-with-psalt.aspx Peter Collins

There's still time to apply!

2024-03-26T11:37:00Z 2024-03-26T11:18:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/april/apply-now-the-gateway-to-work-experience-bursary.aspx Peter Collins

We have a fully funded study abroad opportunity exclusively for Birmingham Scholars in the College of Arts & Law, and College of Social Sciences. Apply now!

2024-03-07T15:34:00Z 2024-03-07T12:04:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/fully-funded-study-in-amsterdam-opportunity.aspx Peter Collins

Would you like to work on a European project with students from Germany, Sweden, and France to develop a social media campaign for biodiversity and climate change?

2024-02-26T13:21:00Z 2024-02-26T12:02:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/take-part-in-a-fully-funded-european-project.aspx Peter Collins

We will soon be launching Impact Challenge 2024 applications

2024-02-26T13:19:00Z 2024-02-26T12:03:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/paid-impact-challenge-opportunities-opening-this-month.aspx Peter Collins

Explore some of the ways to tackle sustainability challenges and gain a better understanding of how research is undertaken, this could be you this coming summer!

2024-02-26T13:13:00Z 2024-03-07T15:35:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/exciting-summer-opportunities-in-sustainability-–-opening-soon.aspx Peter Collins

Just a reminder to join our P2C LinkedIn group. We have 78 members so far and growing quickly!

2024-02-26T13:13:00Z 2024-02-26T12:08:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/join-the-pathways-to-careers-linkedin-group.aspx Peter Collins

Applications are now open for our Clinical Research Training Fellowships

2024-02-26T13:13:00Z 2024-02-26T12:25:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/mds-scholars-the-birmingham-cancer-research-uk-clinical-academic-training-programme-2024.aspx Peter Collins

Enrollment will exclusively open to first year Birmingham Scholars from Monday 25 March 2024.

2024-02-26T13:10:00Z 2024-02-26T12:31:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/birmingham-project-applications-opening-soon-for-birmingham-scholars.aspx Peter Collins

There is lots of support available for Birmingham Scholars coming up at the Academic Skills Centre in March:

2024-02-26T13:10:00Z 2024-02-26T12:19:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/academic-skills-workshops-drop-ins-and-appointments.aspx Peter Collins

The Maths Support Centre is located on the first floor of the Main Library and can support you with mathematics, statistics, and numerical reasoning tests, whatever your subject area.

2024-02-26T13:10:00Z 2024-02-26T12:22:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/maths-and-statistics-support-for-birmingham-scholars.aspx Peter Collins

Take part in the B-experienced Internship Programme. The B-Experienced Internships scheme is open to all current undergraduate and postgraduate students from the University of Birmingham, as well as our recent graduates from the last two years.

2024-02-26T13:10:00Z 2024-02-26T11:47:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/flexible-internship-opportunities-with-bursary-funding.aspx Peter Collins

Come and meet the P2C careers team as part of joint drop in with the Academic Skills Centre

2024-02-26T13:10:00Z 2024-02-26T11:57:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/advice-on-your-next-steps-come-to-our-drop-in..aspx Peter Collins

University of Birmingham launches 125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers a 3.5-year funding opportunities for PhD study.

2024-02-26T13:10:00Z 2024-02-26T12:05:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/march/125th-anniversary-scholarships-for-black-british-researchers.aspx Peter Collins

Universitas 21 is providing the Universitas 21 Global Citizens course in March.

2024-02-02T16:23:00Z 2024-02-05T08:58:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/are-you-interested-in-developing-your-leadership-skills.aspx Peter Collins

The Inspired@Birmingham Team are currently recruiting undergraduate students to become mentors to Year 12 students in local secondary schools and colleges.

2024-02-02T15:08:00Z 2024-02-02T10:24:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/job-opportunity-inspiredbirmingham-mentor.aspx Aaliya Afzal

Why not join us on Tuesday 6th February from 3-4pm, on campus. Click the link below to sign up.

2024-02-01T16:10:00Z 2024-02-01T15:57:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/are-you-looking-to-work-in-the-west-midlands-after-graduation.aspx Peter Collins

The module includes a summer work placement of at least 40 hours which can include, internships, part-time, voluntary, full time, working from home and more!

2024-02-01T10:51:00Z 2024-02-01T10:38:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/20-credit-professional-development-module.aspx Peter Collins

The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary enables students undertaking unpaid or lower paid work experience to receive up to £2,500 in one academic year

2024-02-01T10:48:00Z 2024-02-01T10:33:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/the-gateway-to-work-experience-bursary.aspx Peter Collins

During semester 2 the Academic Skills Centre will be running a range of workshops and support to help you with your studies, from dissertation writing and critical analysis, through to presentation skills. We'd love to see you!

2024-02-01T10:48:00Z 2024-02-01T10:23:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/semester-2-academic-skills-workshops.aspx Peter Collins

Change 100 have a session on their YouTube channel that is available to any students that is all about sharing your disability and adjustments with your employer.

2024-02-01T10:48:00Z 2024-02-01T10:29:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/online-session-to-support-disabled-students-in-their-professional-development.aspx Peter Collins

We've created our own LinkedIn group for Birmingham Scholars to join.

2024-02-01T10:35:00Z 2024-02-01T10:31:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/february/linkedin-for-birmingham-scholars.aspx Peter Collins

TASO (Transforming Access & Student Outcomes in Higher Education) are funding a research project to improve support to UoB students with RAPs within the College of Social Sciences.

2024-01-09T14:00:00Z 2024-01-09T11:45:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/january/calling-all-first-year-undergrads-with-a-reasonable-adjustment-plan.aspx Peter Collins

Love to travel and see the world? Looking for ways to develop new skills? Want to make a difference in the world?

2024-01-08T12:09:00Z 2024-01-08T13:58:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/january/see-the-world-go-global-summer.aspx Peter Collins

University of Birmingham has partnered with Travelteer to provide Birmingham Scholars a fully-funded month-long volunteering opportunity in Morocco.

2024-01-08T12:09:00Z 2024-01-08T14:02:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/january/experience-morocco-fully-funded.aspx Peter Collins

Just wanted to wish you the best for a new year, and remember to get involved in as many Birmingham Scholar activities as you can

2024-01-08T09:58:00Z 2024-01-08T09:53:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmingham-scholar-2024/january/happy-new-year.aspx Peter Collins

Explore Careers Network's Top Tips Sessions for Enhanced Application Skills in Work Experience, Internships, and Graduate Roles

2023-12-01T12:27:00Z 2023-12-01T14:59:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/december/explore-careers-networks-top-tips-sessions.aspx Peter Collins

We are looking for undergraduate students to feedback on activities we are creating for our 2025 Access and Participation Plan

2023-11-30T09:13:00Z 2023-11-29T16:29:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/december/paid-opportunity-help-shape-student-success.aspx Peter Collins

During December, here at the Academic Skills Centre we're running a range of drop-ins and workshops to support you in preparing for your assignments and assessments.

2023-11-29T13:37:00Z 2023-11-29T12:54:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/december/academic-skills-support-with-assignments-and-assessments.aspx Peter Collins

As the term draws to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish all Birmingham Scholars a very happy holidays.

2023-11-29T13:36:00Z 2023-11-29T13:01:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/december/happy-holidays-birmingham-scholars.aspx Peter Collins

Charity Agwu shares her journey and insights on getting the most of the Birmingham Scholar programme

2023-11-29T13:36:00Z 2023-11-29T15:06:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/december/former-birmingham-scholar-charity-shares-her-insights.aspx Peter Collins

University of Birmingham's Disability Awards are now open for appications.

2023-11-29T11:05:00Z 2023-11-29T10:49:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/december/disability-awards-of-up-to-600-now-open.aspx Peter Collins

We have a range of opportunities and incredible events lined up in November!

2023-11-01T15:25:00Z 2023-11-01T12:11:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/latest-opportunities-from-careers-network.aspx Peter Collins

16 November to 16 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Children & Youth' with a comprehensive programme of events, so get involved.

2023-11-01T15:21:00Z 2023-11-01T11:29:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/disability-history-month-2023.aspx Peter Collins

Last month was Black History Month, and we were delighted to be joined by PhD students Danielle and Charity who shared their insights on pursuing a PhD.

2023-11-01T15:21:00Z 2023-11-01T11:36:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/watch-sisters-who-slay-bhm-2023.aspx Peter Collins

U21 is offering a free online, international internship opportunity for students around the world in December 2023, January 2024 or February 2024.

2023-11-01T15:09:00Z 2023-11-01T10:21:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/free-online-international-internship.aspx Peter Collins

This summer, Birmingham Scholar Muna took part in one of Common Purpose's summer internship programmes in Hong Kong. Here are Muna's insights about her fully funded summer abroad experience.

2023-11-01T11:44:00Z 2023-11-01T13:08:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/my-summer-abroad-experience.aspx Peter Collins

Join Jenny at the next Strengths session on Thursday 9th November 12-1pm in G30 Aston Webb

2023-10-31T13:28:00Z 2023-11-01T13:12:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/meet-jenny-and-discover-your-careers-strenghts.aspx Peter Collins

During November, the Academic Skills Centre is running a range of workshops to support you with your studies as you may be preparing for assignments and assessments.

2023-10-26T14:47:00Z 2023-10-26T11:36:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/academic-skills-workshops-in-november.aspx Peter Collins

During semester 1, all 1st year Birmingham Scholars are invited to join Scholar Peer Support Sessions which are meeting regularly throughout semester 1.

2023-10-26T14:47:00Z 2023-10-26T11:41:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/november/peer-support-sessions-for-1st-year-scholars.aspx Peter Collins

Check out mentoring opportunities for Birmingham Scholars

2023-10-09T10:41:00Z 2023-10-06T09:02:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/exciting-opportunities-to-gain-professional-mentoring.aspx Peter Collins

Students attending the Birmingham Scholar Welcome event will remember that we introduced them to the then unnamed Birmingham Scholar mascot

2023-10-04T14:04:00Z 2023-10-04T13:15:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/scholar-bear-gets-a-name.aspx Peter Collins

Don't forget, access to a range of Birmingham Scholar opportunities is available via the Birmingham Scholar Canvas pages.

2023-10-04T12:22:00Z 2023-10-03T16:45:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/birmingham-scholar-canvas-course.aspx Peter Collins

Sign up now for the online Student Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) course.

2023-10-03T15:28:00Z 2023-10-03T15:18:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/boost-your-career-by-signing-up-the-our-student-edi-course..aspx Peter Collins

Are you looking for well paid, flexible, part time work whilst studying?

2023-10-03T14:50:00Z 2023-10-03T13:57:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/worklink-–-student-jobs-on-campus.aspx Peter Collins

athways to Birmingham (P2B) Champions programme is a voluntary scheme, run by the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO)

2023-10-03T14:46:00Z 2023-10-03T13:34:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/become-a-pathways-to-birmingham-champion.aspx Peter Collins

Are you a UoB student living with a disability or impairment?

2023-10-03T14:28:00Z 2023-10-03T14:19:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/make-a-difference-disabled-students-contribution-group.aspx Peter Collins

In2research is a year-long programme that runs alongside your part-time work or studies.

2023-10-03T13:46:00Z 2023-10-03T13:30:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/considering-a-phd-or-research-careers-funded-work-experience.aspx

Two students (Holly and Kiah-Rose) are running a free social event in October for any care experienced or estranged HE students in Birmingham.

2023-10-03T13:42:00Z 2023-10-03T13:41:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/free-all-of-us-community-meetup-for-your-care-experienced-and-estranged-students.aspx Peter Collins

Opportunities from the Pathways to Careers Team

2023-10-03T13:30:00Z 2023-10-03T13:24:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/opportunities-from-the-pathways-to-careers-team.aspx Peter Collins

t the Academic Skills Centre (ASC) we're here to support you to develop your academic and digital skills.

2023-10-03T13:16:00Z 2023-10-03T12:36:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/academic-skills-centre-support-for-all-birmingham-scholars.aspx Peter Collins

Do you want the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of local year 12 school/college students?

2023-10-03T13:16:00Z 2023-10-03T12:51:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/birmigham-scholar-2023/october/job-opportunity-outreach-r2p-mentor.aspx Peter Collins

It was great to welcome so many of you attending the Welcome event for new Birmingham Scholars on 21 September.

2023-10-03T12:19:00Z 2023-10-03T12:00:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/welcome-birmingham-scholars-2023.aspx Peter Collins

Join us for the Birmingham Scholar Welcome event 2023

2023-09-15T11:59:00Z 2023-09-15T11:38:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/join-us-for-the-birmingham-scholar-welcome-event-2023.aspx Peter Collins

Welcome from the careers team here at the University. We are a super friendly team and keen to meet you all. You may have met some of us as part of your Pathways to Birmingham programme – it's our job to show you the range of incredible opportunities open to you with your degree.

2023-09-04T13:16:00Z 2023-09-04T12:58:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/welcome-from-the-careers-team.aspx Peter Collins

We support you to develop your study skills. Explore our services, including welcome workshops, one-one appointments, and peer support.

2023-09-04T11:17:00Z 2023-09-13T10:35:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equality-and-diversity/news/public/academic-skills-centre-support.aspx