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Global Skills Award
This year's reward ceremony will be held on June 18th 18.00 in Woolf Lecture Theatre
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The Graduate School administers the unique Global Skills Award for taught postgraduates. Postgraduate students registered on taught programmes of study are invited to apply for a place on our programme which comprises of a range of lectures on global issues and a series of skills workshops which have been specifically designed to improve your employability in a competitive job market. |
The programme runs from November to April; it is free of charge and those who successfully complete it will receive a Global Skills Award Certificate.
What will I need to do to successfully complete the programme?
Postgraduate taught students accepted onto the programme will:
- Complete two online career development and skills assessment one at the beginning and one at the end of the programme
- Attend a minimum of six GSA workshops. The six workshops must include a teamworking session and a career development session in the Autumn Term. Students will then be able to select from a range of other GSA workshops offered in the Spring Term. The on-line booking system will provide full details of the training workshops which are on offer
- Attend a minimum of 8 lectures on global issues which will take place between 6pm and 8pm on Mondays throughout November to March. Details of the lecture programme will be available through the on-line booking system
- Provide feedback and reflections on all the workshops and lectures attended
- Comply with the Terms of Engagement
How can I apply?
Applications for the GSA 2011-12 open on 21st September 2011 and the deadline for applications is 25th October 2011. Please apply via the online booking system.
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