University of Southampton Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise

Know an ambitious founder with a big idea? 🚀

🚨Applications for Cohort 18 of Catalyst close at the end of June!

Delivered by Southampton Science Park Catalyst is a highly competitive, fully funded and equity-free accelerator designed to help early-stage founders build the skills, knowledge, connections and confidence needed to grow.

✅18-week programme starting in September
✅Expert mentorship and practical workshops
✅Dedicated workspace and access to a powerful network
✅Travel and expenses covered
✅No equity taken

With more than 100 businesses supported, over £75 million raised by alumni and 85% of Catalyst businesses still trading today, it is a proven programme for founders who are serious about growth. 🤝

Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/K3Ik50Z9WkU

University of Southampton

🚀 Calling engineers and scientists

Get up to £50,000 funding to study for a full-time MBA through the Sainsbury Management Fellows scholarship programme.

This prestigious opportunity supports engineers and scientists to develop leadership skills, drive innovation, and make a wider impact across industry, academia, and beyond.

If you’re ready to combine your technical expertise with strategic leadership, this could be your next step.

📅 Applications close: 30 September
🔗 Find out more: www.esbf.org.uk/mba

Looking for work in the UK as an international student? Understanding where to focus your efforts can make a huge difference to your job search.

Join us on Monday 8 June for the second session in our International Student Careers Series – Job Search Strategies for Visa Holders

In this workshop, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to develop a job search strategy tailored to your individual circumstances
✔️ How to identify and create opportunities with employers who hire visa holders
✔️ Practical approaches to navigating the UK experienced hire market

Sign up now: https://ow.ly/e0Gw50Z6yqr

Want to gain experience working with children while giving back to the community?

Check out some of the opportunities currently available on the University of Southampton Volunteering Bank 👇

🏕️ Children’s Residential Group Leader – Free to Be Kids
Support vulnerable young people on adventurous residential trips, helping them build confidence, resilience and trust through activities like beach trips, camping and outdoor games.

📚 Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual) – Literacy Pirates
Help children aged 9–13 improve their reading and writing skills through fun online after-school sessions filled with encouragement and positivity.

🎓 Volunteer at IntoUniversity
Mentor a young person aged 10–17, supporting their academic skills, confidence and future aspirations through one-to-one sessions across the academic year.

Whether you’re interested in teaching, mentoring, youth work or education, volunteering is a great way to build experience, develop skills and make a real impact 💙

🔗 Explore these and many more opportunities on the Volunteering Bank: https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?filters=dynamicstringslc_scheme_id:22

📢 Only 1 week to go until our upcoming event for final year student and recent graduates. If you're not sure what to do beyond graduation, then this event is for you!

There will be a number of sessions throughout the day including:
➡️Learn about available graduate internships
➡️Think like an employer and choose top candidates
➡️Discover how volunteering builds skills
➡️Network with employers and organisations throughout the day
➡️Gain assessment centre tips via employer-led activities (EY, AWE, JLR)
➡️Informally network with employers and the careers team

Book your spot now via MyCareer: https://ow.ly/z9el50YY7Fh
📅Tuesday 9 June
⌚10:00 - 16:00
🏢B100 / 4013

💻 Want to build valuable digital skills and boost your CV while supporting local organisations?

Check out some of the tech-focused opportunities currently available on the University of Southampton Volunteering Bank 👇

🌐 Website Maintenance Role – Southampton Voluntary Services
Gain experience in website editing and digital content while helping maintain a community-focused website. Full training and ongoing support provided — perfect if you’re looking to develop your digital skills.

🎥 Digital Content Creator – Working Options in Education
Create a video for TikTok or YouTube that helps inspire young people exploring future careers. A flexible, one-off opportunity to build content creation experience and showcase your creativity.

🎬 Video Editor (Remote) – Stephen Cox Garden Trust
Support a conservation and heritage charity by editing videos for their YouTube channel. Great for anyone interested in video production, storytelling or digital media.

🖥️ Volunteer Website Support – Feed the Community Program CIC
Help develop and maintain a charity website using Wix while supporting a local organisation to showcase their impact and reach more people in the community.

Whether you’re interested in digital media, web development, content creation or communications, volunteering is a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience, develop transferable skills and make a real impact 🔥

🔗 Explore these and many more opportunities on the Volunteering Bank: https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?filters=dynamicstringslc_scheme_id:22

Today marks the start of National Volunteers’ Week, and we’re shining a light on Micro-Volunteering 🌱

Micro-volunteering is a flexible, low-commitment way to get involved, build skills, and make a difference - even with a busy schedule.

Looking to get involved? Step into a one-day, high-impact opportunity 👇

💚 Volunteer at the New Forest Business Show (18 June, Brockenhurst)

Be part of one of the region’s biggest business events, supporting everything from set-up to networking sessions.

What you’ll gain:
• Hands-on event & customer-facing experience
• The chance to network with local businesses & professionals
• Confidence in a professional environment
• A strong boost to your CV

⏰ 8am–4pm
📅 Apply by 11 June

Explore this and other opportunities on our Volunteering Bank - and start building your skills today: https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?filters=dynamicstringslc_scheme_id:22

We’re incredibly proud that our Student Enterprise team have been shortlisted for the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Graduate Futures Institute Award 🎉

This recognition highlights the strength of our Student Enterprise Pathways Framework, taking students and graduates from exploring their ideas, to supporting them in launching and growing their own ventures.

Over the past year, we’ve seen more students than ever engaging with enterprise, building skills, testing ideas, and taking real steps towards launching their own businesses.

Through our workshops, programmes, and dedicated work space, it’s been inspiring to watch so many students and graduates turn their creativity and ambition into action 🚀

🚓 Applications are now open for the 2027 Police Now National Graduate Programme, with opportunities available in Neighbourhood Policing, Detective, Economic Crime and Counter Terrorism
🎓 Available to graduates from all degree subjects
💰 Starting in March 2027, with a starting salary of £31,164 - £42,210

✏️ Apply now https://ow.ly/wNLC50Z50y3

🌍 Want to understand the UK job market as an international student?

Join us on Tuesday 2 June for the first session in our International Student Careers Series – Accessing the UK Job Market ⭐

In this workshop, you’ll learn:
✔️ How the UK job market works
✔️ Career planning strategies for international students
✔️ How to navigate visa-related considerations
✔️ Ways to maximise success with less wasted time and effort

Sign up now: https://ow.ly/Oq5w50Z4LSQ