Dr David Swann, author of The Privilege of Rain: Time Among the Sherwood Outlaws and Stronger Faster Shorter: Flash Fictions.

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1 National Flash Fiction Youth Competition The annual National Flash Fiction Youth Competition, founded in 2013, is organised by the Department of English, University of Chester, and the International Flash Fiction Association (IFFA). The winning story is published in Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine. The National Flash Fiction Youth Competition 2018 is open for entries. Stories must be no more than 360 words (including the title) and be by current AS-level, A-level, or Scottish Higher students aged and studying in the UK. Judges: Dr David Swann, author of The Privilege of Rain: Time Among the Sherwood Outlaws and Stronger Faster Shorter: Flash Fictions. Drs Peter Blair and Ashley Chantler, editors of Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazineand tutors on the University of Chester s BA Creative Writing (Combined Honours). Prizes: 1 st Prize: nd Prize: 75 3 rd Prize: 50 The prizes will be paid in Waterstones vouchers. The winning story will be published in the April 2018 issue of Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine and all three stories will be published on this website. Submission to the competition grants Flash and the University of Chester permission to publish the stories. Copyright remains with the author. The decision of the judges is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. Deadline for entries: 8 February 2018.

2 National Healthcare Careers Weekend and Partnering with Medic Mentor We have worked with students from over 800 schools across the UK and with our help, teachers have seen a notable increase in the number of students interested in pursuing healthcare careers, and successfully gaining offers at University. 800 healthcare professionals from across the UK will be volunteering to present and network with students who are interested in: Medicine Veterinary Medicine Psychology National Healthcare Weekend on the 18th and 19th November taking place in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham and Lancaster: 15 conferences on different specialties on the same day! Please note that these events are filling quickly and are just a couple weeks away! It is a highly valuable opportunity for your students to network with a variety of healthcare professions, learn about work experience opportunities and how to make a successful application. Registration is 25 for students on the Saturday conferences and there is an optional UCAS lecture available on Sunday for each specialty. Students can register on the Medic Mentor website and find out more about the events here. All proceeds from the weekend will go to support our UK's healthcare students with scholarships, elective bursaries, free training and educational initiatives. Iceland Trip Students still able to sign up! 17 Students have signed up for the Iceland Trip 2019 which means that the trip will definitely go ahead and we can add further students who may now want to come. If you are interested, please go and see Chris Ripley. His office is located on the Oaks corridor.

3 MORGAN STANLEY PRE-UNIVERSITY INSIGHT PROGRAMME Morgan Stanley believes capital has the power to create positive change in the world. The biggest and most impactful changes come from people like you. If you come to Morgan Stanley, what will you create? Step In, Step Up is an introductory two-day programme designed for Year 12 and 13 female students. This programme comprises of divisional overviews, case studies, panel sessions, a trading floor tour and interactive workshops. Participants will also have the opportunity to work as a team, develop their presentation skills and network with employees at all stages of their careers. Programme dates: February 2018 Deadline for applications: 5 January 2018 Please see the website for more details. Engineering Opportunities from BBC, Rolls-Royce & VW BBC Engineers are behind everything the BBC does to get its programmes from the studio to your TV or phone - from shooting, editing and broadcasting shows, to creating and improving apps like iplayer. If you want to be part of this world, the BBC's amazing apprenticeships could be for you. Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce are famous for making cutting-edge engines and power systems for use on land, sea and air. Whether you want to be in the lab, the factory or the office, they're offering apprenticeships in a range of engineering roles. Many even give you the chance to study for a fully paid degree while earning a salary! Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Group is one of the world's biggest car manufacturers, with engineers designing, developing and building vehicles across brands like Audi, Skoda, Seat and, of course, VW itself. With a Volkswagen Group engineering apprenticeship, you'll train to help build and maintain vehicles across these brands. If you have any questions or need any help, please get in touch with us at team@successatschool.org.

4 University of Cambridge - Sixth Form Law Conference The Cambridge Sixth Form Law Conference is an access program for students in Year 12 that is held at Cambridge University. Each year, 250 Year 12 students spend four days in the city, living in the colleges and attending a series of mini-lectures and social events. The aim of the Conference is to give those who attend a flavour of what life as a Law undergraduate is like. We have social events in the Union and even a Mock Trial which is often the highlight of the delegates week! We also have talks from law firms, a solicitor, a barrister and a High Court judge to show where a degree in Law could lead you! The aim is for the week to be both informative and fun! If you re not convinced that you want to study Law, or that you want to apply to Cambridge, please do consider applying anyway! The Conference doesn t try to hard-sell Law or the University but can play a vital role in dismantling some of the stereotypes surround what is is to be a Cambridge student. A past delegate said of the Conference I have very little family history of University association, and attended a state school in Nottinghamshire with a virtually inexistent history of sending students to Oxbridge. I believed the stereotypes of Cambridge being for the rich and the elite, but attending the Conference and spending a number of days around current Cambridge students and academics was crucial to breaking down the stereotypes surrounding the University. Cambridge may have its history and traditions but - much to my surprise at the time - its students are normal people, from normal backgrounds, who enjoy doing normal things. We are delighted to announce that we have 55 fully-funded places on the Conference this year, after the success of our funding scheme last year. This funding can be applied for via the ordinary application process which can be accessed via the website. This funding covers the cost of the Conference, including accommodation, social events, and all meals. Cambridge Admissions Office will determine who, of the applicants who have applied for funding, are most in need of financial support and will guide us in allocating the places. If you have any questions please Emma Kemsley-Pein at president@cambridgesixthformlawconference.com or Ben King at slo@cambridgesixthformlawconference.com!

5 Investment Banking Opportunity for Girls in Year 12 & 13 with MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY PRE-UNIVERSITY INSIGHT PROGRAMME Morgan Stanley is one of the world's leading investment banks, and they have a 2-day insight programme for sixth form girls in both Years 12 and 13. Morgan Stanley believes capital has the power to create positive change in the world. The biggest and most impactful changes come from people like you. If you come to Morgan Stanley, what will you create? Step In, Step Up is an introductory two-day programme designed for Year 12 and 13 female students. This programme comprises of divisional overviews, case studies, panel sessions, a trading floor tour and interactive workshops. Participants will also have the opportunity to work as a team, develop their presentation skills and network with employees at all stages of their careers. Programme dates: February 2018 Deadline for applications: 5 January 2018 Register for the event here. To find out more about Morgan Stanley, please click here. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. Lifeguard Urgently Needed The Academy is looking to recruit a fully qualified lifeguard to work on:- Saturday evening between Sunday The rate of pay is 8.19 per hour. To apply or request further details please go to main reception or suec27@bosworthacademy.org.uk

6 KPMG Offer Apprenticeships to Bright Sixth Formers KPMG Apprenticeship Schemes are a great place for your students to start their career. Why does a firm like KPMG recruit apprentices? Quite simply, because they are our future. Research shows that in classrooms across the UK more talented students, like yours, are considering starting a career straight after their A-Levels or Scottish Highers, rather than following the traditional university route. We think that your students have just as much potential to succeed at KPMG as our graduate trainees - our entry-routes reflect this belief. KPMG's Apprenticeship Programmes offer plenty of support for your students at every step of the application process too from making that initial decision to knowing what to bring along on the first day. As well as your students having their tuition paid for, they'll also earn while they learn. Which areas can your students work in as a KPMG Apprentice? There are several KPMG Apprenticeship Programmes available to your students which cover different areas of the business, all offering a refreshing alternative to the traditional university experience. There's loads of support available for your students at every step of the application process too - from making that initial decision to knowing what to bring along on the first day. As well as your students having their tuition paid for, they'll also earn while they learn. KPMG Discovery is for Year 12 students looking to gain work experience. This two, three or five-day (depending on office location) programme will give them useful industry knowledge, career opportunities and the chance to develop the skills they'll need to apply for a role with us. KPMG360 gives students the chance to join KPMG and work with some of the best and brightest in the business world. Importantly, it includes a foundation year that's specifically designed so they can experience all areas of the business before they go on to choose an area of specialisation and gain a professional qualification. KPMG360 Digital is a new four-year apprenticeship programme that combines academic study with practical work experience. At the same time, they'll also study for a BSc degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with our training provider, BPP University. KPMG360 Business Services is a two-year apprenticeship programme. As a new apprentice, your student will be fully supported throughout the programme with guidance from KPMG teams and gain a professional qualification. If you've got any ambitious, bright students who might be interested in a KPMG Apprenticeship programme, then you or your students, can find out more by visiting our careers website.

7 RVC BSc/MSci Biological Sciences Pathways Open Day Saturday 25th November 2017 BSc/MSci Biological Sciences Pathways Open Day will take place on Saturday 25 November 2017 at our Camden Campus, London. We also have an Open House on Saturday 2nd December BSc/MSci Biological Sciences Pathways Open Day ( ) This Open Day is open to anyone who is interested in learning about any of our Biological Sciences programmes, for which we are now ranked within the UKs Top 10 for Biosciences (Guardian 2018). At this event members of staff will be available to discuss all aspects of our BSc and MSci Biological Sciences programmes; the entrance requirements; and the teaching and research facilities. In addition, current students of the RVC will take you on a tour of the London campus and provide a first-hand account of student life at the RVC. The courses that will feature in this Open Day will be all of our Royal Society of Biology accredited programmes: * BSc Biological Sciences / MSci Biological Sciences * BSc Bioveterinary Sciences / MSci Bioveterinary Sciences * BSc Biological Sciences (Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics) * BSc Biological Sciences or BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with a Certificate in Work-Based Learning and Research / MSci Applied Biological Research / MSci Applied Bioveterinary Research * MSci Wild Animal Biology Booking for this event is now live on our website: NB: Booking is essential to attend any of our events. Open House ( ) If you or your students are interested in other RVC programmes (Veterinary Medicine and/or Veterinary Nursing), we also have an Open House on Saturday 2nd December which offers the opportunity to tour our Camden and/or our Hawkshead Campus. Booking for this event is now live on our website: NB: Booking is essential to attend any of our events.