News and Events

General News and Events

Spend 3 Weeks in China this Summer

The Study China programme is a three week, residential government-funded study programme aimed at giving students more international mobility experience and increasing their knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture. It is a fantastic opportunity open to undergraduate and post graduate students who hold of a valid EU/EEA passport. Further details...

Closing date for applications 17th June 2012.

Do you have a business idea - get help to make it a reality

The RBS EnterprisingU competition has launched, with £40,000 worth of prizes and offers a unique online platform for students to "road-test" their business ideas, while building the framework for a professional business plan at the same time.

It is open to students and graduates of the past 5 years: they don't have to be economics grads with business experience - anyone can enter. The platform enables students to explore the viability of their business idea, by asking the right questions and building the appropriate framework.

Investors will be reviewing and judging entrants to decide on the 20 semi-finalists who will be selected to attend the training workshops. The 10 finalists will be pitching their business ideas to a room full of investors, with the chance of winning prizes of £25,000, £10,000, and £5,000.

The competition is now open, at http://www.rbsenterprisingu.com

The deadline for completed entrants is midnight on the 15th June 2012.

Leadership - are you up for a challenge?

Frontrunner is running a FREE 3-day leadership course for disabled students 4-6 July 2012 in Liverpool where you will learn more than what it means to be a leader and how to develop your leadership skills.

Further information Leadership [PDF]

Closing date 21st May 2012.

Careers website - Tell us what you think?

We are about to undertake a review of the information on our website and are seeking feedback from our students and graduates as to how useful they find our site and are asking for ideas of what you might wish to see included in the future.

If you wish to participate please complete our short Online Survey to give us your feedback.

Survey closes 26th May 2012.

Just graduated and seeking your first graduate job?

The Careers Centre advertises hundreds of graduates jobs on this website - just go to 'search vacancies' from our homepage and register to use our online vacancy system. Don't forget our staff are available to help you with applications etc and we will be available throughout the summer vacation - just get in touch to book an appointment or use our web-based e-guidance service ' Email a Careers Adviser'. You can also continue to access our service and our vacancies for three years after graduation.

Take a look in our Download Zone for a list of other useful job search websites.

Job Club News & Events

Looking for a part-time/casual job or work experience?

The Careers Centre advertises part-time jobs within a 20 mile radius of Edge Hill via our Job Club vacancy pages.)
You will need to Register to use the site for the first time and then you can check out our latest opportunities on a regular basis. We also advertise opportunties to gain experience via work placements and volunteering.

Make your application stand out - download our booklet CC38 - Applying for a Part-time Job, CVs, Applications and Interviews [PDF] for help and advice.

Need advice on how to find a part time job?

This website is full of useful information. So if you need some extra cash whilst studying and need to re-vamp your CV, this website can help!
http://www.nases.org.uk/students More than Work - National Association of Student Employment Services

Are you an international student looking for part time work?

If you are new to the UK, this website will give you lots of useful information and advice:
http://www.nases.org.uk/students More than Work - National Association of Student Employment Services - links to vacancies and employment advice including advice for international students.

Useful websites for part-time job searches

Student-jobs - Search for part-time, casual, summer or graduate jobs.
Total Jobs - View opportunities via area and type of work.
Simply Office jobs - Office/administration jobs via area.
Merseyside Jobs - Jobs in Merseyside area.

Looking for part time, casual, summer or graduate jobs?

There are lots of web sites out there that advertise these opportunities. This one is specifically for students:
www.student-jobs.co.uk/index.aspx. Keep having a look to see what's being advertised.

Self Employed or Commission Only Part Time Jobs

The Job Club does not normally advertise these types of work but students can make the decision themselves if they want to apply for these roles. Please bear in mind that some self employed jobs ask for an outlay at the beginning. You will have to decide for yourselves whether you think this is worth it in the long run. A website: www.studentgems.com/ advertises these positions. Have a look in order to make your own decision. Edge Hill University's Job Club does not accept any responsibility should you accept one of these posts.

Volunteering News & Events

Garden makeover by Edge Hill Volunteers

Kind-hearted volunteers have given a school garden a special makeover as part of Edge Hill University's celebrations for World Environment Day. A group of volunteers from the Edge Hill Roteract Group, which includes students, together with teams of staff from the University recently spruced up the grounds at the back of The Acorn Centre in Ruff Lane for pupils and staff to benefit from. Read More >

The Rotaract Club of Ormskirk Edge Hill

Do you remember the Ormskirk Festival? It was ran by the Rotaract Club of Ormskirk but the group disbanded some years ago and so did the festival. However now ex members and local Rotarians have joined together with local youngsters and students from Edge Hill University to form the Rotaract Club of Ormskirk Edge Hill. Read More >

'Edge FWD' dance their way to success

Unique all-male dance troupe Edge FWD has scooped a brand new award for their outstanding work in the community. Read More >

Bursaries available for graduates volunteering overseas

Recent graduates from low income families an now benefit from a bursary award when volunteering on Raleigh expeditions next year. For more information and eligibility visit the website.