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AAT Summer Workshops
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AAT
- Summer 2014 Workshop update Workshops for those final year A & F students wishing to take the AAT qualification will be available as follows: The first briefing session will be delivered to all those who have expressed an interest in completing this qualification as follows: Date: Wednesday 28th May
Time 11 am-12 noon
Location– NBS Lecture Theatre
- G33
The workshops will then be running over a two-week period week commencing 2nd June and week commencing 9th June - with 4 compulsory workshops in total as follows: Workshop dates week 1 : Tues 3rd June 2014 – 10-2 pm (Rooms TBC) : Thurs 5th June 2014 – 10-2pm Workshop dates week 2 : Mon 9th June 2014 – 10-2pm : Weds 11th June 2014 – 10-2pm These dates can not be changed and it is important to note that if you are not available to attend any of the dates then you are not able to complete the course. If you are able to attend on the dates above then please register yourself with the AAT prior to attending the briefing on Wednesday 28th May by logging into: http://www.aat.org.uk and registering as a student member The total cost of student registration is £123 (£39 Admin and £84 Membership) Once registered you need to email : Fiona McEwen f.mcewen@mmu.ac.uk with your AAT registration number to enable the AAT case study material to be assigned to you via the AAT learnplus website. The case study is in electronic version and you need to activate your account prior to accessing it. The briefing on the 28th May will explain in more detail what is required of you and you will be given a handbook and material in order to prepare for the 1st supervised workshop on the 3th June at 10am. A brief overview of what will be happening in the workshops and a few important things to do before the workshops start is as follows:
ABSENCE FROM ANY SESSION WILL MEAN YOU CANNOT COMPLETE THE QUALIFICATION Look forward to seeing you on the 28th May – G33 11-12pm Best wishes – Fiona and the AAT supervisors |
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
AAT Summer Workshops - Fiona McEwen
Monday, 19 May 2014
Graduate Recruitment - Finance / Procurement - Warrington, Cheshire
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT
FINANCE / PROCUREMENT
SERVICES – Warrington, Cheshire
Are you interested in working in finance/
procurement services for an
expanding firm in Warrington?
This is an exciting graduate programme
We are looking for 5 graduates for
these roles
The company work
with major Blue Chip clients including Jaguar /Land Rover, Kellogs, P&G
etc. and are keen to take on MMU graduates!
For more information, please click the
link below to take you to the vacancy;
UKIERI Study India Programme
The UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) started in April 2006 with the aim of enhancing educational links between India and the UK. In the last five years, UKIERI has played a pivotal role in establishing a step change in the educational relations between the two countries. In recognition of the substantial achievements and building on the success of this initiative, the programme has been extended for 5 years from 2011 to 2016. The extension was announced by the UK Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in July 2010.
Delivered By
IndoGenius is a private Indian company based in New Delhi since 2009 that assists universities, businesses, NGOs and government agencies from around the world interact with India. IndoGenius’ work is directed by the firm belief that the next chapter of the human story will in part be defined by the economic and intellectual re-emergence of India and that the world can learn from, as well as contribute to, this re-emergence. This belief is reflected in the company’s composition, which combines the talent and passion of Indian nationals who have always called India home with expats from the UK, US, Europe and Africa who have chosen to make it so. In pursuit of these goals, IndoGenius has worked with dozens of US, UK, Australian and EU institutions and their Indian counterparts. This includes providing student immersion programs; research and policy reports; and other strategic initiatives such as academic collaborations, campus development plans, and graduate career opportunities.In Association with
Heriot-Watt University is Scotland’s most international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made them one of the top UK universities for business and industry. The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 named Heriot-Watt as Scottish University of the Year for the second year running – and it also was named the UK University of the Year for student experience. Heriot-Watt will be supporting the marketing and application process of the programme.
The University of Delhi is the premier university of the country and is known for its high standards in teaching and research. It was established in 1922. Ever since its inception, a strong commitment to excellence has made the University of Delhi a role model and path-setter for other universities in the country. Its rich academic tradition has always attracted the most talented students who later on make important contributions to their society. UKIERI SIP students will have a chance to interact with their counterparts from a number of Delhi University colleges.
The UK India Business Council is the premier business-led organisation promoting bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. Their mission is to facilitate an increase in trade between the UK and India through business to business dialogue. UKIBC plays an influential role in creating and sustaining an environment in which free-trade and investment flourishes. Through the facilitation of partnerships, and with an extensive network of influential corporate and individual members, UKIBC provides the resource, knowledge and infrastructure support vital for UK companies to make the most of emerging opportunities in India. The UKIBC will support the UKIERI Study India Programme by providing strong links with UK and Indian businesses. This will include internships during the student’s time in India and workshops across the UK on their return.
Monday, 12 May 2014
SUMMER SCHOOL IN ECONOMICS WITH PROF. WILLIAM GREENE
mary_silles@yahoo.comTopics in Microeconometrics
Professor William Greene
Stern School of Business
New York University
at
University of Hull, UK
June 9-11, 2014
Dear
Colleagues,
Hull
University Business School is delighted to host a three day intensive summer
school on 'Topics in Microeconometrics' with Professor William Greene of the Stern
School of Business at New York University.
Course Fee
The course fee is £350 if registered on or before May 16th 2014
and £425 thereafter. Places are limited to 50 so early booking is recommended.
Registration
Registration
is now open at:
The number of places is restricted to 50
delegates. Please register early to guarantee your place.
Yours
sincerely,
Dr.
Mary Silles
2nd - 3rd June 2014 - NEW DIRECTIONS 2014 Applications open.
New
Directions 2014 – Applications now open
The event runs
on 2nd & 3rd June at the Business School.
Applications are encouraged from all students and graduates of MMU who want to increase their enterprise skills or to explore the option of working for themselves.
Applications are encouraged from all students and graduates of MMU who want to increase their enterprise skills or to explore the option of working for themselves.
This
inspirational 2 day course runs annually here at MMU and this year is themed
around Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Attendees are invited to work
with like-minded people who share enthusiasm for enterprise. They are inspired
by real entrepreneurs who will share their entrepreneurial journeys and who
will support students in exploring innovative ideas. Attendees
carry their learning throughout the two days and are equipped with skills to
start exploring their own ideas to start a business.
Students can
apply for a place by completing the booking form here: http://newdirectionsmmu.co.uk/new-directions-2014/event-sign-up/
To find out
more about the event visit our website: www.newdirectionsmmu.co.uk
Please spread
the message of New Directions and encourage your students to join us for 2 days
of interactive enterprise learning.
This event is supported by ERDF and MMU
Futures. Students will gain bronze points by completing the 2 day course with
us.
The Enterprise
Champions project is run by the Centre for Enterprise. The team have
successfully engaged over 650 students since phase 2 of the project started in
2010 and have delivered over 13,000 hours of enterprise learning.
You can find
out more about this project and the other fantastic programmes we run for
businesses on the Centre for Enterprise website.
Laura
Rimmer
The
Centre for Enterprise| Project Administrator
Manchester Metropolitan University ¦ Faculty of Business and
Law
All Saints Campus ¦ Oxford Road ¦ Manchester ¦ M15 6BH
Thursday, 8 May 2014
Commercial Manager Vacancy– General Role Description (Manchester/ Blackburn/ Carlisle)
Commercial Manager - CAPITA
(Manchester/ Blackburn/ Carlisle)
The following vacancy is now available.
General Role Description:
Work along side business unit managers to:-
- Assist in the commercial aspects of contract and client management of both Outsourced contracts and major projects
- Take an entrepreneurial approach to finding and prioritising (with BU managers) those issues which require commercial support
- Take a hands on approach to supporting resolution of commercial issues where appropriate, or implementing and managing appropriate resource for the same. Ownership of issues to the point of resolution is essential.
- Manage
day to day level negotiations with clients and service providers
- Support
in the negotiation of larger scale commercial changes to key accounts and
projects
- Support
the development of new propositions
- Liaise with internal legal teams to support BU managers on the more complex aspects of contract review and service propositions
- Engage
in the standard project review process, in particular supporting the
commercial management of change and variation on major projects
- Conduct
ad hoc contract compliance reviews
- Support key compliance processes for the north including liability approval requests
- Report progress on key commercial issues to and receive instruction from the regions South Operations Board
Key requirements
- Ability to manage clients in a pragmatic and personable way
- Strong comprehension skills, and understanding of fundamental contract mechanisms commonly found in service contracts
- Understanding of cost behaviour, and ability to quickly ascertain relevant drivers of cost and profit in given scenarios
- Ability
to work under low levels of supervision
- Strong ability in general management, and task management
- Key focus on outcomes and business objectives – as this is generally the measure of success in an organisation such as Capita.
Please contact Steve Lucas or Clare Hart , Student Experience Support Tutors (AFE) on s.lucas@mmu.ac.uk or Clare.Hart@mmu.ac.uk for further information.
Friday, 2 May 2014
Opportunity to Submit Papers - UEL UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PAPERS
Defining global citizenship: Development, Politics and
Social Change.
Undergraduates from
the University of East London, in partnership with the European Association of
Development Research & Training Institutes (EADI), are pleased to invite
you to submit* your paper to the University’s third student led undergraduate
conference for development.
8th November 2014
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University of East
London
Docklands Campus
London, UK
Have you just finished your undergraduate
dissertation or project? Are you proud of a piece of your degree work? Are you
thinking of postgraduate study or just starting on a Masters programme? Then
submit an abstract to International Development Student Conference at UEL!
*There is no fee for submission of
papers or attendance at the conference.
Why should
I attend?
If you have never been to an
academic conference before, and never presented your work in a conference
setting, then this is a great opportunity to get some experience and find out
how it all works. This is a conference organised by undergraduate students, for
undergraduate students and we want to hear about the research and work you have
been doing.
Who can submit a paper?
Students from a wide variety of
disciplines including: anthropology, international development and development
studies, international politics and international relations, history, sociology
and more. We also welcome papers from undergraduate students and students
graduating in 2014.
When and where is
the conference?
The conference will
be held at the Docklands Campus of University of East London, UK on Saturday 8th
November. It is a one day event including an evening reception following the
conference. However, on Friday 7th there will be a welcoming
reception for those able to attend.
What happens at the conference?
Successful entrants
will be given the unique opportunity to debate their work in a public forum,
receive feedback from academic scholars, interact with publishers and field
leaders and meet students from diverse universities and network with a variety
of NGOs.
This open
conference will centre on subjects pertaining to International Development and
International Politics. All
participants will be presented with a certificate confirming their attendance
and an online journal will be produced presenting the top papers.
What are the paper
submission guidelines?
We welcome written papers as well as other forms of
presentation such as short documentaries and photo exhibitions. All accepted
works will be presented, having been reviewed by a panel consisting of academic
experts and publishers.
Undergraduate papers in the region of 2000-5000 words
will be accepted. We welcome coursework and other papers. A maximum word limit
of 6000 words is in place for those who would like to submit their
dissertations.
Papers should
address one or more of the following themes.
·
War, Conflict and
Migration
·
Intersecting
inequality in Society (including gender, age, class, ethnicity)
·
Governance,
Institutions and State Building
·
Civil Society,
Social Movements and Grassroots Organizations
·
Population Growth,
Resources, Environment
·
Sustainable
Development, Energy, Climate Change
·
Food and
Agriculture, Food Security
·
Cultural and Social
Transformation
·
Role of Social
Media
·
European and
International Human Rights Law/ Theories of Justice
·
Tourism Impact
·
Post-conflict Reconstruction
·
Modern Slavery and Trafficking
·
Millennium
Development Goals and post-MDG agendas
When should papers be submitted?
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15th June 2014
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Abstract submission deadline
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10th
July 2014
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Delegates informed if abstract has been
accepted
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10th September 2014
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Papers to be submitted in electronically
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20th November 2014
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Delegates informed of academic feedback
from paper
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Contact details:
Website: www.uel-undergraduate-conference.co.uk
Facebook Group: UEL International Development Undergraduate Conference.
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