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✈️ Next week, let your career take flight at a Masterclass with Emirates.

At our Experiencing Assessment Centres with Emirates Masterclass, learn how to excel in this key stage of graduate recruitment.

‌‌‌Wed, 3 Dec, 12:15-14:00 📅
‌Fraser Building 📍

🔗 Book: glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/event.h....
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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❄️ Looking for a part-time job to keep you busy over winter?

The Student Opportunities Hub is currently advertising a range of on-campus and local, part-time opportunities.

🔗 Learn more and apply at glasgow.ac.uk/studentopportunitieshub.

#Glasgow #PartTimeJobs #University
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November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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⭐ An internship can be an opportunity to grow and contribute to something bigger than yourself.

That's what MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali Mian learnt by interning with UofG's #Glasgow Changing Futures project.

Looking for an internship? Read Shadab's takeaways and tips. 🦉
Changing futures: Reflections on my UofG internship and tips for other students
An internship can allow you to grow and contribute to something bigger than yourself, something Shadab Ali Mian learnt this summer at Glasgow Changing Futures.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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🚀 End 2025 on a high! Get support with reaching your goals at an upcoming webinar, pop-up or Masterclass.

👇 Learn more and register at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....

#UniversityOfGlasgow #Glasgow #CareerAdvice
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November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Are you an aspiring games entrepreneur? 🖥️

UofG Games Lab & the Scottish Games Education Network is hosting the 'Hello World!' Scottish Students Startup Summit to spark the next wave of games & tech entrepreneurs!

Register to attend on 2 March 2026 : gla.ac/48sAcoH
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November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🧠 We're feeling 'psyched' after The Unusual Psychologist!

This speed-networking session brought a range of industry professionals to campus to share their career stories and advice with Psychology students.

Many thanks to both our 'unusual psychologists' and students! 🔥

#CareerAdvice #Psychology
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Such a fantastic session with great questions from our students!

Thanks for letting us borrow Kezia, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social!
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Our @kezdugdale.bsky.social interviewed UK government's Chief Security Officer Vincent Devine last week for UofG Cabinet Office Conversations 🔐

With a packed room of students they discussed Vincent's career, and National Security, from AI to energy blackouts.

Thanks @uofgcareers.bsky.social! 🌟
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November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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❄️ It may be getting colder outside, but your career is heating up!

Join a careers event this week to get career-ready before the year ends!

👉 Learn more and register at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....
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November 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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🌏 Being an international student brings unique challenges, including preparing for your career, so we're thrilled to be partnering with Student Circus!

Last week, the team delivered an informative session to over 100 international students on campus.

ℹ️ Get careers support at gla.studentcircus.com.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Many thanks to Vincent Devine and Kezia Dugdale for today's illuminating chat about security careers. 🔒

Vincent's career tips ℹ️

Do something you care about
Ask questions when you start a new role
Commit and work hard

👉 See upcoming careers events at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🎄 'Tis the season for a short-term job!

Read about Peer Career Supporter Liberty's experience in holiday work and her advice for jobseekers!

#CareerAdvice #PartTimeJob #SeasonalWork
Have yourself a merry, little job search: Top tips for finding a holiday job
By Liberty Holmes, Peer Career Supporter and MA English Literature & Classics student During the Christmas season, organisations often need to take on additional staff to help manage increased busines...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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📍 ENABLE Glasgow are on the ground floor of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub today!

Visit them before 13:30 to chat about impactful volunteering opportunities. 🔥

#Charity #Glasgow #Volunteering
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November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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📍 ENABLE Glasgow are on the ground floor of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub today!

Visit them before 13:30 to chat with them about impactful volunteering opportunities. 🔥

#Charity #Glasgow #Volunteering
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November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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The skies may be growing dark, but your future is looking bright, especially if you come along a careers event this week... ⭐

Meet representatives from CalMac Ferries, Glasgow-based charities, the Cabinet Office and Student Circus. 🤝

👉 Sign up at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....
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November 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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✅ Ready for next week's Cabinet Office Conversation with Government Chief Security Officer Vincent Devine?

Vincent will share in-depth insight into his career, having led on complex security and national security challenges.

Tue, 11 Nov, 13:00-14:00
GUU

Register at gla.ac/cabinet1111. 🔗
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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🌍 Are you an international student who wants to work in the UK/Scotland after your studies?

There are loads of events and resources to support you, so explore them at www.instagram.com/p/DQrk354jJcb/. 🎉
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November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Looking forward to this one! 🏛️
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Calling students! 📣 Don’t miss the first @uofgcareers.bsky.social Cabinet Office Conversations event of the year.

With Vincent Devine, UK Government’s Chief Security Officer, in conversation with our Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social

🗓️ Tues 11 Nov, 1pm

More info and book: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
University of Glasgow, Cabinet Office Conversations, Vincent Devine, Government Chief Security Officer, 1pm - 2pm, Tuesday 11 November, Glasgow University Union. Register at gla.ac/cabinet1111. A Careers, Employability & Opportunity event
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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🏆 The targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards are now open for applications!

Each award category is partnered with employers offering prizes like exclusive internships, international experiences and networking opportunities.

👉 Learn more and apply at www.undergraduateoftheyear.com.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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⌛ With Civil Service Fast Stream applications closing on Thursday and loads of other opportunities coming through, this advice is well timed!

No matter what area(s) you're interested in, Careers Adviser Jess' offers actionable guidance to start your Civil Service career. ✨

#UKJobs #CareerAdvice
In case you missed it: Key takeaways from the Civil Service Careers Fair to fuel your future
By Jess Henderson, Student Professional Development Manager (Careers Adviser) We recently hosted our second annual Civil Service Careers event which brought together representatives from a wide range ...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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🎤 In a week, we're hosting Vincent Device, Government Chief Security Officer (and UofG grad), for a Cabinet Office Conversation with Kezia Dugdale, Associate Director of the UofG Centre for Public Policy.

Tuesday, 11 November, 13:00-14:00 🕐
Glasgow University Union 📍

🔗 Book at gla.ac/cabinet1111.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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🦄 We're past Halloween, but there's still magic on campus with Finnie and the Commonwealth Games @glasgow2026.bsky.social Team!

Visit them in the James McCune Smith Building before 15:00 today to learn about getting involved as a volunteer! 📍

#UniversityOfGlasgow #Glasgow #CommonwealthGames
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November 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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😲 How is it November already?

We've got plenty of careers events to get you through the colder and darker months, including Masterclasses, pop-ups and more!

👉 Learn more and register at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🎃 Career planning can be scary, but there are tons of 'tricks' and 'treats' (ie tips and resources) to help you.

👉 Check them out at www.linkedin.com/posts/univer....

Happy Halloween, Team UofG! 🦇

#UniversityOfGlasgow #CareerAdvice #Halloween
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October 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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⌛ With one week left to apply to the Civil Service Fast Stream, today is your chance to ask the team your questions!

Visit them on the ground floor of the JMS by 15:00 today, Thu, 30 Oct.📍

Not on campus today? Learn about the Fast Stream at www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/fast-stream/.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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🚀 Lift off!

Day 2 of the Engineering & Technology Fair has begun with...

dozens of exhibitors in technology
short Skills Soundbite talks
UofG Software Engineering Project Posters
table tennis and a race car simulator
food and Daft Friday tickets to win
and more!

Here at Kelvin Hall until 14:00! ⌛
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October 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM