News & Events Archive
fao science & engineering students and graduates
Discover trade secrets and top tips of how to have a successful career within the science community and search through top employer profiles specialising in science and engineering. It's a must read to help you choose the right employer for you.
New Scientist Careers Guide 2011
Students take the Lead in build-up to 2014
by Chris Irving (Fourth year BA (Hons) Sports Journalism student)
It may still be three years away but Glasgow and the University of the West of Scotland are already gearing up for Glasgow 2014.
UWS has teamed up with Sport Scotland and Youth Sport Trust to encourage students to get involved in the Commonwealth Games while equipping them with skills that will help them stand out when entering the job market.
The first event was held on Wednesday March 30 at the Thornly Park Sport facility to showcase and promote the new programme and to celebrate the university’s exciting relationship with Glasgow 2014.
Right at the heart of the event is UWS careers advisor, Nigel Royle who is responsible for setting the wheels in motion and initially getting the university involved in this ambitious and dynamic programme.
check out the 2011 european graduate career guide
Closure of the workers REgistration Scheme
The Workers Registration Scheme will close on 30th April 2011.
- Czech Republic,Estonia
- Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania
- Poland,Slovakia,Slovenia
For more information visit
Working Towards Your Future: Making the most of your time in higher education
This guide is intended to help students prepare for a job after university. Higher education gives you the opportunity to study an absorbing subject, make new friends, try new experiences - and to put you in pole position for starting work after graduation.
The challenge is to make the most of what’s available at university through volunteering, involvement in clubs and societies and work experience as well as your course.
Click here to download this useful guide.
Graduate Destination Survey 2009/2010
Every year we contact recent graduates to take part in a national survey to find out what they are doing now. We recently conducted the survey with those who graduated in summer 2010 and appreciate you taking the time to tell us what you are doing.
Remember that the Careers Service is available to help you with any career related issues up to two years after graduating?
Contact Us: 0141 848 3806 (or click on the Contact Us link in the menu for full contact details for all campuses).
Some Useful Links:
- www.prospects.ac.uk
- www.targetjobs.co.uk
- www.talentscotland.com/gppgraduates
- www.graduatecareers-scotland.org.uk
Find out about the winners and finalists in the 2010-11 Work Experience Awards.
In the Media - 18th Jan 2011
Work experience 'key to job hunt' for graduates
The High Fliers' graduate jobs survey, based on 100 leading employers, shows a more optimistic jobs market, butwarns that competition is now so fierce that many companies are refusing to consider graduates – even the very brightest – unless they have completed relevant work experience.
Not one... but two! digital games competitions for students...
Dare to be Digital is an internationally renowned proving ground for talented computer science and art students to design their own original video game.
AND
Digital Games Competition for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
A fantastic opportunity to take your digital game idea from concept to reality.
2011 student competition
In the frame: reflections on art, design and media higher education
What is higher education in art, design and media subjects like in 2011? What are its defining characteristics, experiences, environments, practices and moments?
Click here to find out how to enter!
The closing date for entries is Friday, 8 April 2011.
Competition for 3rd and 4th Year Scottish University Students - Collaborate for Scotland and Win a Life-Changing Trip!!
Co-operative Education Trust Scotland (CETS) and Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) have launched a study tour competition open to 3rd and 4th year students from Scottish universities.
Click here for more information.
Closing date - 31st March 2011
vote for your favourite employers in the UK's largest careers survey...
The annual student survey which creates the employer ranking for the annual Guardian UK 300 and the TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards. Students who vote for their favourite employers are entered into a prize draw for Libertines’ tickets and a whole range of music-related prizes – plus 50p will be donated to ChildLine for each completed questionnaire. To vote visit: http://trendence-gradbarometer.co.uk
looking at a career in law? apply for CSET Summer school
The CSET Summer School is an expenses paid residential event for first-year law students and second-year non-law students. It is a unique initiative designed to identify and encourage university students from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider a professional legal career.
For more information please click here
Applications are now open and the closing date is the 31 March 2011
graduating this year? don't miss The Spring Graduate Fair in Scotland, Tuesday 8th March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 10am - 6pm
Click here for more information
- Monday 21st – Friday 25th
- Various activities on all 4 campuses, including Volunteering Drop Ins, CV Clinics, & Employability & Skills Audit Workshops - check our Events & Workshops page!
- Tuesday 1st March - Paisley Campus - Come along and find out about the benefits of placement while enjoying a slice of pizza and refreshments. Booking is essential for this event.
Click here to book a place.
don't be downhearted by recent media reports on graduate unemployment stats...
Read the AGCAS response here!!!
civil service fast stream
Deadline for applications is 30th November 2010. Full information is available through the website: www.civilservice.gov.uk/faststream
Virtual Careers Fair for Greater China and South East Asia
25 - 29 October 2010, 9am - 5pm
Click here for more information
graduate job market news
Recent media reporting about graduate jobs has been fairly negative, however some of this is misleading. Click here for more.
UWS language students receive recognition from British Council
Seventeen UWS modern language students recently completed an assistantship as part of their studies. They are the first in Scotland to have completed the British Council's Personal Development Portfolio and to mark this achievement the British Council presented them with certificates.
Click here for the full story!
uws students secure top international placements
With the help of the Careers Service three of our students have secured placements with leading global companies as part of the Saltire Foundation’s prestigious Internship Programme.
Click here for the full story!
Daily Express article on the above.
have a listen to this podcast... Beyond the Curriculum: Opportunities to Enhance Employability
“Employers are looking for something beyond the curriculum, it is really important for students to recognise that . . . Students should seize on opportunities to improve their Curriculum Vitae and actually doing that is often fun and enhances the student experience”
new report - why work experience matters
Real Prospects 2009 graduates' experiences of placements, internships and work experience.
(IM)prove yourself ROADSHOW 19 - 22 april
SPEND 10 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME AND GET THE BOOST YOU NEED ..........
Boost your CV... Express yourself ... inform yourself ... prove yourself to employers ... PDP - the student experience ... work experience, a students perspective.... inform yourself about social networking.....
19th APRIL - HAMITLON
20th APRIL - DUMFRIES
21st APRIL - AYR
22nd APRIL - PAISLEY
Contact careers service on each campus for more information
DON'T MISS OUT - COME ALONG!
CSI (Careers in Science Information) sessions for final year science students on Paisley and Hamilton Campuses! You can book your place on these NOW
Creative Choices Festival
9th March 2010
UWS Paisley campus 
A Festival day for students, graduates, practitioners, employers...
Visit the website:
www.uws.ac.uk/creativechoices
NASES National Student Employment Week
22nd-26th Feb 2010
Check out the Virtual Fair and come along to our Job Shop Drop In on Wednesday 24th Feb 12.30-1.30pm (J227 - Paisley Campus)
COMPUTING EMPLOYABILITY EVENT
Wed 17th February 1pm - 2.30pm
Click on Events and Workshops on the main menu for more information.
Click here to hear Carl Gilleard, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) talk about the problems facing employers and how universities can help students meet employers’ expectations by incorporating vocational training into their courses.
More entry level positions offer hope for new graduates, but competition is getting tougher, reports Martin Birchall - As reported in The Times 13th Jan 2010 - Or download the full Report from High Fliers Research
Prize - £150 of Ticketmaster
and the lucky winner is....
kathryn docherty
congratulations to Kathryn!
We raised £200 for Children in Need at the Employability Link Fundraising open day.
Our quiz winners were:
Caroline Baynham
Jane Gow
Laura Graham
Nazia Khalid
Congratulations to all!
Want to Find out about chances to study, volunteer and earn abroad?
Learning, Living & Working in Europe.
2nd Dec @ GCU
Experience@singapore: IDM, 4-8 January 2010
An exclusive 5-day programme that will give participants from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US and UK, unparalleled exposure to Singapore and its Interactive & Digital Media (IDM) industry.
The programme is open to all outstanding Year 1-4 students and postgraduate students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US and UK students. Preferred disciplines include animation, games design, computer science and IT.
If you have what it takes, click here to apply before 27 November 2009.
Targetcourses Postgraduate Fair Scotland - Glasgow
This fair will take place on Thursday 12 November 2009, 12noon - 4pm, Hunter Halls, University of Glasgow. Opportunity to speak to representatives from over 30 universities, attend free careers talks. £10 towards your travel if you are studying outside Glasgow. For further information and to pre-register at http://www.targetcourses.co.uk/fairs
AGCAS Virtual Careers in China Fair
9th - 13th November 2009
Click here to download the information leaflet
your module, your degree, your future!
Take control! Enhance your CV! Become a Student Rep!
To download the info leaflet click here.
Had a good work placement experience?
Why not nominate the organisation you worked with for the NCWE Work Experience Awards
Scottish graduate fair 2009
SECC - GLASGOW
13th October 2pm - 7pm
14th October 11am - 4pm
Careers ChatLive @ Prospects
Opportunities to talk to graduate employers online next week (5th - 9th oct) - Click here!
government launches new graduate internship service
Britain’s graduates have been given the promise of a bright future with the launch of Graduate Talent Pool, a unique initiative that showcases graduate internships in UK companies and organisations.
Graduate Talent Pool went live on Wednesday 29 July with more than 2,000 internships available to graduates from employers and businesses.
Visit the graduate-facing Graduate Talent Pool website
Visit the employer-facing Graduate Talent Pool website
Source Event
A dedicated science career fair in London in September. Click here for more information.
FAO Media students - upcoming event - media guardian edinburgh international television festival 28-30 august 2009
Bringing together a host of agenda-setting keynote speeches, creative masterclasses, debates and interviews set over 3 days. Please note that this is NOT a free event and you must register and pay a fee to attend.
Click here for details on how to register for discounted student rate.
british airways great briton competition
Do you have what it takes?
Are you determined, competitive and have the courage to follow your dreams? If you have a burning desire to visit a location that could advance your career, this could be your chance to get there.
internship opportunity - finland - 3 - 6 months
Laurea University of Applied Sciences research department SIDlab International is looking for an intern who wants to experience working and living in Finland for 3- 6 month.
At the moment 2 positions are open in the field of nutrition and marketing research starting in September or beginning of October, see the attachment. Both of the placements will be compensated. Additionally During the internship the intern has to opportunity to follow the international course program of Laurea.
Deadline for applications: 15th August
the graduate market in 2009
Latest High Flyers research report
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development published their spring survey of the recruitment intentions of 100 member companies this week.
Download the report here: labour_market_outlook_0509
Remploy - employability programme for graduates who have a disability, learning difference or health condition
A free course that will help you gain those all important employability skills for working life!
Click here for more information.
