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Have you nominated your favourite professors for the RATE awards yet?

The Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence (RATE) Award scheme has been running here in Stirling every year since 2010.

The scheme was introduced to acknowledge good practice of teaching and to show appreciation for excellent support and talent. Whether you like the one-to-one tutorials, enjoyed watching videos as part of lectures, or appreciate the engagement and communication in class, professors won't know unless you tell them! You can also nominate staff members within student services and Faculty Officers.

Whoever you think it is - vote now to show your appreciation :)

Nominations are open until the 16th of March through the Portal. Follow the link to learn more!

https://www.stirlingstudentsunion.com/representation/campaigns/rateawards/

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The conservation volunteers have exciting job vacancies.

They are currently looking for enthusiastic people aged 16-29, who have experienced some obstacles to gaining employment within the sector, to join their WildSkills Traineeship Program. They are looking to recruit Trainees across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Hull and London.

During the part-time (24.5 hours per week) 12-month traineeship you will gain skills in practical conservation (habitat creation, path contruction, invasive species removal), biodiversity (identification of flora and fauna, wildlife recording) and community engagement (working with local communities, suppirting events and volunteer sessions). The traineeship is mainly field-based and although the ‘base’ office is set in a certain location, it will require travel to various other locations. There is an induction at the start of the post, and you will gain valuable skills throughout.

The application deadline for the traineeship program are the 9th of March, except for the London traineeship, for which applications are open until the 12th of March.

Follow the link to apply now!

https://www2.tcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/jobs/job_vacancies

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A brandnew version of GradLink is now online!

GradLink is an award-winning careers website for international students at all higher education institutions in the UK. New features are faster, streamlined CV-building facility, and job-alerts for students based on their preferences. All students can register free of charge.

Have a look at:
https://www.gradlinkuk.com/

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Co2balance is hiring a Carbon Projects Officer!

Applications are open to enthusiastic students with a degree in a relevant field, who are proficient in Microsoft Office (esp. Excel) and have excellent numeracy, analytical and research skills. The successful candidate will be working alongside a young and dynamic team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based carbon projects largely for Sub-Saharan Africa. The role gives you the opportunity to travel internationally, with a base in Taunton, Somerset, and with occasional travel to the project sites.

This is a Full Time, Permanent Position. The application closing date is Wednesday, the 18th of March 2020. More information on the application process and requirements are available via this link:

https://www.environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/76596-carbon-projects-officer

Carbon Projects Officer As a fast-growing organisation we are looking for a Carbon Projects Officer to assist our young and dynamic projects team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based carbon projects, mainly ...

Have you filled in the National Student Survey yet?

This year we provide a special incentive for everyone who comes in and fills in the survey in 3A146: FREE SWEETS! (no joke, see photo for evidence!)

There’s only two sit-in sessions left this week, so you better be quick and claim your free Tunnocks!

Upcoming sessions are the following:

Wednesday 12th Feb: 1300 – 1700

Friday 14th Feb: 0900 – 1400



The NSS really just asks a few questions about your degree programme and if you have any comments that could help improve it. Once you’ve done it, you won’t be receiving more emails!

Hope to see you there 😊

Keen about nature conservation? These jobs may be just right for you!

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust currently has job vacancies for a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer and a Trainee Ecologist.

The Trainee Ecologist will assist in ecological survey and monitoring of the Trust’s Estate and support funded project work. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in conducting a vast array of survey types such as bat, butterfly, reptile and white-crayfish surveys, as well as data collection, analysis, using GIS and field equipment. The roles (2 available) are to commence either at the beginning of April of May and are on a fixed contract basis for 6 or 8 months, 35 hours per week.



The Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer will be assisting the delivery of the organization’s reserves and ‘Wilder’ vision in the Solent. You will gain experience of conservation management of different habitat types and will be working to monitor sites of national and international importance, such as the Farlington Marshes. The post will start in early April and is a fixed contract for 6 months, 35 per week.


Applications to both vacancies close next Sunday, the 9th of February. Please note that they do not accept CV’s but instead would like you to fill in their application forms, which are available on the website. Follow the link to read their instructions!

https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/jobs

Jobs | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Well most importantly you get to work in one of the most magnificent parts of the UK! Here in Hampshire we have globally important wetlands around the coastline of the Solent and medieval heathland landscapes in the New Forest. Our thriving cities and suburbs are surrounded by exceptional places for...

Natural Power is offering an exciting job opportunity based in Stirling!

The company is now recruiting an Ecological Data Technician to join their Geospatial team. The role will largely entail analyzing acoustic data and a knowledge of identifying bat calls would give you a great advantage. The job includes a wide variety of tasks; from statistical modelling, such as avian collision risk modelling and habitat loss assessment, to identifying bat calls and using bat analysis software, including Ecobat, to then interpret the outputs. This job is extremely versatile, and the company offers thrilling opportunities for personal development.

Applications close on the 17th of February at 12pm, which gives you plenty of time to fine-tune your CV and maybe even get it checked from our experts at the Careers and Employability office. In order to do so, you have to sign up to targetconnect, where you can book a ‘Quick Quierie’ or even a ‘Mock Interview’.

Follow this link if you are interested in working with Natural Power:

https://www.naturalpower.com/ourpeople/current-vacancies/vacancy/?Advert=BfUHp0obpW2sY5uuN%2Fr0vg%3D%3D



Follow this link if you want to find out more about the types of career appointments that the University offers:

https://www.stir.ac.uk/student-life/careers/careers-advice-for-students/careers-appointments/



Best of Luck!!

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Are you interested in working in the renewable energy sector?

OnGen, a growing startup are now hiring a Graduate Renewable Energy Consultant. Working with a small company is an excellent way to kickstart your career, as you will get exposed to a wide range of tasks and areas within the company. OnGen are working to tackle Energy problems such as price volatility, energy security and climate change. As energy consultant, you will be carrying out renewable energy assessments, including geospatial data analysis with GIS, or writing reports, and attend events across the country. The position is based in Edinburgh.

What they are looking for:

- Relevant undergraduate degree

- Good knowledge of different renewable technologies and the energy sector

- Excellent communication skills

- Experience with GIS

- Good knowledge of Excel

- Comfortable working in an early stage business and able to work semi autonomously

- Passion, drive and initiative



Applications close this Friday and the contract will start with a 3-month temporary contract to then possibly get a permanent position! To apply, follow this link and sign in to targetconnect with your student login details:

https://stirling.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=27541&service=Careers+Service

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About to graduate and have no idea what to do next?

Prospects is holding a Virtual Careers Fair (29.01) where
organisations are presenting exciting opportunities for graduate roles and internships. Plus there will be a webinar on 'What next after University' - sign up now via the link!

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/employer-profiles/graduate-prospects-15536/events/prospects-virtual-careers-fair-2679260

Prospects Virtual Careers Fair | Prospects.ac.uk EventProspects Virtual Careers FairTimeWednesday 29 January 1:00pm to 3:00pmLocationOnlineEmployerProspectsAbout this eventEvent detailsTime and locationContact detailsBook a placeVisit websiteEvent detailsAre you unsure about what to do after university? Already graduated but need someone to point....

The Scottish Government is now recruiting assistant statisticians across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee! Many PhD graduates from BES have previously been hired for this position.

The B1 Position can be applied for by good, numerate honours students. The B2 position is recommended for MSc or PhD students. Follow these two links to find out about requirements. Although not specifically stated in the job description, students with a background in Ecology or Environmental Science (or similar) with relevant skills and experience are also welcome to apply.

Applications close on the 28th of January.

https://applications.work-for-scotland.org/pages/job_search_view.aspx?preview=1&jobId=15774

https://applications.work-for-scotland.org/pages/job_search_view.aspx?preview=1&jobId=15773

Scottish Government We are currently seeking applications for B1 Assistant Statisticians based in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria below will b...

The Atlantic salmon trust is hiring a data specialist for salmon conservation. You will be managing databases of biological records and environmental parameters and working as part of a thriving research team of Postdoctoral Researchers, PhD students, together with the principal investigators. The post is hosted here in BES and requires travel to Perth. If you have a Master's degree in Computer Science or related subject, this may be the job for you!

The deadline for applications is the 13th of January. Follow the link for more information!

https://www.environmentjobs.co.uk/green-jobs/data-specialist.63410.htm

Data Specialist (63410) - Scotland (Central) - The Atlantic Salmon Trust - environmental jobs at Stopdodo.com The Missing Salmon Alliance is a partnership of the leading non-governmental organisations involved in salmon conservation across the United Kingdom. This is a collaborative partnership to use the individual skills and resources of the partner organisations to more effectively deliver management of....

Macrobert Arts Centre Job Vacancies Head to our website for more information to see what opportunities are currently available.

Applications are now open for funded, two-month internships in China!

Explore a new culture and learn Mandarin, placement fees are covered and you are guaranteed support throughout. Start dates are flexible and a range of internships are offered in six cities across the country. Send in your application until the 13th of January and you may become a part of Generation UK!

Check if you're eligible here:
https://corporateorg.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/y/2C56D7294A22BA1D/1F9ABCC44E4E392AA10BC276F201ED4B

Interested in postgraduate studies at Stirling Uni?
Come along to our Postgraduate open day and get subject-specific information, learn about the application process and engage in panel discussions! Don't miss this chance to get your questions answered by our expert academics and professional support staff. Sign up via this link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/postgraduate-open-day-november-2019-registration-64301900716

Postgraduate Open Day November 2019 By attending our Postgraduate Open Day, you’ll be able to explore our stunning campus, learn more about our diverse range of Masters and research degrees, Professional Doctorates and PhD courses and spend invaluable time with our staff and students to get a taste of what life at Stirling is really...

Are you interested in doing a PhD?

The University of Keele is looking for graduate students to join a PhD project to gain a greater understanding of upland soil resilience to wildfires and social implications of wildfires in rural areas in the UK. This is a funded, interdisciplinary 3-year project, click here for more details:

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/rising-from-the-ashes-understanding-the-biological-resilience-and-social-significance-of-fires-in-the-uk/?p112083&fbclid=IwAR3SdwB0_cdjzwYCnUbfLuz5RvRXNziZGxAUE9P-9UtDwlag5tSALOSIJYw

Rising from the ashes: Understanding the biological resilience and social significance of fires in the UK at Keele University on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Rising from the ashes: Understanding the biological resilience and social significance of fires in the UK at Keele University, listed on FindAPhD.com

This is for anyone who is passionate about climate change and seeks to enhance their CV!
The Scottish government has awarded YMCA Cumbernauld a grant from the Climate Challenge Fund. This is used for a local carbon reduction scheme that is targeted at energy efficiency and food to make Cumbernauld a low Carbon Community. As part of their project, they are looking for two Volunteer Home Energy Champions to assist with home visits and energy efficiency workshops. Get in touch with Iain Johnstone with questions or send in your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

Training for this position will commence on the 18th of November.

What are the benefits?

- Enhance your CV
- Get hands-on experience in a community program
- Networking opportunity
- Travel expenses paid (TBC)
- Eligibility for City and Guilds Energy Awareness Certificate (£900 - TBC)

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) offer exciting volunteering opportunities across the UK! They are partnering with Cumbernauld Living Landscape and the Scottish Wildlife Trust to set up weekly volunteer groups to improve Cumbernauld’s green spaces. Join the ‘weekly nature ninjas’ to fight off invasive species or join them for a workshop for hands-on training! Here’s what is coming up:

Introduction to fungi – 7/10
Introduction to mammal monitoring – 18/11

Their Edinburgh office is looking for a volunteer officer for practical conservation projects. There are so many ways you can get involved! Check out their website to find a project near you:
https://www.tcv.org.uk/scotland

TCV in Scotland | The Community Volunteering Charity A wide range of activities to help all protect and enhance our local greenspace and biodiversity whilst learning new skills, getting fit and meeting people.

DIGIT EXPO, EICC, 7th November.

The Expo is the biggest gathering of senior IT and Digital personnel in the country; last year’s event attracted over 1500 delegates, making this an unmissable opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange and business development. A brilliant opportunity for students wanting to find out about what's happening in the sector.

DIGIT Expo is for anyone working or wanting to in IT, Digital and Transformation roles and is free to attend. Register online now at: https://www.digitexpo.uk

DIGITExpo. Scotland’s largest enterprise tech event DIGITExpo. Scotland’s largest enterprise tech event

LinkedIn for Beginners, 24th Sept 1-2pm, Cottrelll 3A1

Great course to help you develop your LinkedIn profile and reach out to employers. Feel free to bring a friend!

Book you place at
https://stirling.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=793&service=Careers+Service

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Enterprise programme
Have you ever had a business idea, that you've considered developing? Are you interested in start-ups? Or, do you want to find opportunities to develop your skills for the future world of work? If you said 'yes' to any of the above, join the University's Enterprise Programme , to find out about the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial opportunities and activities available at Stirling.

Head along to the Enterprise Programme workshop, taking place in the PGR (postgraduate research) zone, level 3 in the library, on Thursday 26 September, from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Please register in advance.
For more info go to: (https://www.stir.ac.uk/research/who-were-working-with/student-enterprise/

Student Enterprise | Research | University of Stirling If you’re a Stirling student with an appetite for entrepreneurship, our Student Enterprise Programme provides the perfect launch pad for your ambitions.

Stress Control course
A new free 'Stress Control' course begins on Monday 16 September, from 6.15pm - 7.45pm. This course will take place every Monday evening, in Lecture Theatre W1, Cottrell Building for five sessions.

The course will help with controlling stress, which includes anxiety, depression, panic, insomnia, low self-confidence, irritability and anger, drinking and using drugs to excess, and burnout. There is no discussion of personal problems in the class. This means you can attend without concerns if you feel uncomfortable talking in front of others.

Classes use cognitive-behavioural techniques to reduce stress by teaching better coping strategies. The sessions normally last around 90 minutes, including a 10-minute break, and can be booked via: https://bookwhen.com/stirlinguniversity =ev-s0mq-20190916181500

Upcoming events - Booking by Bookwhen

Fourth Year: Your Transition to Your Future” is on Monday 9th Sept, 2-5pm, in the Logie Lecture Theatre.

This event is for ALL fourth year students in the Faculty. It aims to provide information and ways to gain support to make the most of your final year and your progression into work and further study.

In addition to presentations from staff and recent graduates, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about your next steps to a “Further Study Panel” and a “Business Panel” of representatives relevant to the Faculty and your degree programmes.

Go to :
https://stirling.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=771&service=Careers+Service

for further information, registration and the opportunity to ask questions online.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

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Are you a STEM student or thinking of getting into the sector? Equate provide opportunities for women to develop their careers and build a professional network within STEM industries.

They are holding a breakfast meetup in Glasgow on the 18th September. Find out more on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equate-meetup-bbc-scotland-breakfast-tickets-65412397241

Equate MeetUp - BBC Scotland Breakfast Are you a woman in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) looking for a professional network to support your career? Come along to our Breakfast MeetUp to meet likeminded women and find out about career opportunities in Scotland’s STEM sector. Hosted by BBC Design + Engineering at Pacifi...

Junior Software Tester

Please find details of a Careerwise placement with STV for a System Tester in the link below. The placement is paid, last 6 months and takes place over 1 or 2 days per week, commencing in October 2019.

The closing date for the placement is 15th August.

https://equatecareerhub.org.uk/job/junior-software-tester-part-time-fixed-term-placement/

Junior Software Tester (part time fixed term placement) - Equate Career Hub Junior Software Tester (part time fixed term placement). Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Jobs for Women in Scotland listed on Equate Career Hub. View job online.

Research Technician/Assistant with MycoNourish As a Research Assistant, your duties will be varied, and you'll be involved in a variety of laboratory and field-based tasks, including sampling, recording and analysing results, whilst working closely with the R&D Scientist. Your job is to provide technical support to enable our research and produc...

The Importance of Networking

An interesting read on Payscale reveals that while only 7% of positions are found through referrals, they make up 40% of hires! Professional networks are becoming ever more important in our career journeys. So the take home message is start networking as soon as you can. You can keep in touch with your contacts through LinkedIn so aim to keep it updated and make your profile stand out.
https://www.payscale.com/career-news/2017/04/many-jobs-found-networking

How Many Jobs Are Found Through Networking, Really? There's an awful lot of talk about networking, but is it really a good way to get a new job? It turns out that most jobs are found this way.

The Enterprise Programme is currently looking to recruit two part-time Student Interns for AY2019/20.
Forfurether information see:

https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/work-at-stirling/list/details/?jobId=2108&jobTitle=Student%20Intern%20-%20Enterprise%20Programme%20(2%20posts)

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