5fourteen - 3 May-16 May 2016
Welcome to the latest edition of 5Fourteen. This week we focus on how you can nominate an outstanding teacher for the Stella Clark Teachers' Award, tell you more about our careers expos and a cool science entrepreneurship challenge!
Don't Miss Out on Our Expos!
The Careers Service will be running two upcoming expos.
Drop by to learn more about career opportunities available to you. Meet and mingle with companies who are looking to match your skills with their opportunities:
Law/Law NGO Expo
Date and time: 10 May 2016, 09h00 – 15h00
Venue: Kramer Quad
Visit MyCareer for details.
Africa Careers Expo
Date and time: 12 May 2016, 09h00 – 15h00
Venue: Leslie Social Building, Mezzanine Level
Attend the Africa Careers Panel
Calling on international students from Africa...
If you are interested in working on the continent, attend the Africa Careers Panel. Graduates from Africa will speak about their job searches while immigration lawyer, Gary Eisenberg, will talk about visas. Spots are limited so RSVP via MyCareer now to book your spot!
Date and time: 12 May 2016, 17h00 – 19h00
Venue: Snape 3B
Visit MyCareer for details.
Nominations: Stella Clark Teachers' Award
UCT students can nominate a teacher for the Stella Clark Teachers' award.
The teacher must currently teach in a secondary school and be someone you feel deserves recognition for years of dedicated teaching to students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful teacher will win R5 000 while the school will receive R2 500 towards educational resources. The closing date is 20 May 2016. Download a nomination form from the CHED website and send it to Kathy Erasmus at kathy.erasmus@uct.ac.za.
Hello Tomorrow Science Start-up Challenge
Are you keen to take part in a global science start-up competition?
If so, the Hello Tomorrow start-up challenge is just for you. Aimed at science entrepreneurs, the initiative is dedicated to transforming innovations into impactful products and solutions. The grand prize winner will be awarded €100 000. To learn more and apply, visit www.hello-tomorrow.org and click on Apply on the homepage. Applications close on 17 June 2016.
In Great Company
Don't miss these company presentations and showcases on campus in the next two weeks. Book via MyCareer by clicking on the company name below.
PWC
Company Showcase
Date and time: Wed 4 May 2016, 10h00 – 15h00
Venue: Leslie Social Science Building (Mezzanine Level)
Ernst & Young
Presentation
Date and time: Wed 4 May 2016, 18h00 – 19h00
Venue: LCom 2A
Ernst & Young
Company Showcase
Date and time: Thurs 5 May 2016, 10h00 – 15h00
Venue: Leslie Social Science Building (Mezzanine Level)
Norton Rose Fulbright
Presentation
Date and time: Thurs 5 May 2016, 13h00 – 13h45
Venue: Kramer LT3
ODI Fellowship Scheme
Presentation
Date and time: Thurs 5 May 2016, 13h00 – 13h45
Venue: ECO LT
Media 24
Presentation
Date and time: Tues 17 May 2016,13h00 – 13h45
Venue: LS3A
Please note: visit MyCareer for updated details as dates, times and venues may change on occasion.
That's it for this edition.
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