MDX Employability Service

Highlights from Recent MDX Employability Service (Mauritius) Events!

Over the past few weeks, the Employability Service has been buzzing with activities and workshops to equip our students with valuable insights and skills!
In collaboration with Business Management lecturers, Vishal Ramkissoon and Lakshana Devi Beegun, we organized two talks - one on Social Enterprise and one on CSR practices, featuring Mrs. Chaya Poonyth from CoreMove Consultancy and Mr. Sam - Deoduth Somna and Mr. Vikash Somna from SOGE International.
🎨 Our BA Advertising, PR, and Branding students attended an inspiring guest talk with Ms. Navina Maudhoo Bhukory on generating AI images using Adobe Firefly, Photoshop, and Illustrator, followed by an exciting industry visit to Blast BCW!
Mr Kesho Gooriah from Soft Skills Consultants, held a session on Career Paralysis, exploring how students can overcome career obstacles.
We also delivered employability workshops on CV writing and interview skills, tailored to Accounting and Finance students.
Law students met Varnee (Arasi) Patten from VPR Management Services Ltd, who shared her inspiring journey from law graduate to a corporate lawyer with callings to the Bar in both New Zealand and Mauritius.
Lastly, as part of our Alumni Speakers’ Series in partnership with the Business Society (Theophina Sunday, Gia Nishi Hurnungee) we were pleased to welcome back Ms. Alisha Dulbhujun, CMktr, MA, MCIM. She shared her entrepreneurial journey—from Marketing Coordinator to Marketing Manager, and finally to founder of Axies Marketing amid the challenges of COVID.
A huge thank you to all our guest speakers, collaborators, and students for making these events a success! Stay tuned for more!

A big congratulations to the Prompt Engineers - Joomun Noorani Muddathir Dereck Lam Hon Wah Ashfaaq Hobass Ganishtha Tanvi Maunick - from Middlesex University Mauritius for taking 1st place in the DigiCup competition!
For their final project as MDX students, they poured their passion and creativity into developing innovative tech solutions to safeguard our oceans. From coding to conservation, the team focused on protecting marine life, particularly whales and dolphins. Partnering with the NGO SAVE THE BLU, they worked hand-in-hand to build a platform that furthers the organization's mission.
The 4th edition of the DigiCup was co-organized by the Federation of Innovative & Numeric Activities in Mauritius (FINAM), Le Wagon Mauritius, and ElCA, with the support of various digital sector companies

Two Teams from Middlesex University Mauritius University Mauritius competed at 24h Webcup Maurice 2024 on 4th and 5th May 2024.
The 24h Webcup Maurice 2024 was organized by FINAM and saw the participation on 21 teams from Mauritius.
A huge shoutout to both teams for their dedication and hard work throughout this intense competition.
Special congratulations to the Web Wizards team - Mohammad Noor Patel, Ghamy Ridwan, Sanish Coomar Ramlal, and Mohammad Umar Ameerally - for winning the Jury's Favorite Award (Coup de Cœur)! Their creative website concept, a restaurant for zombies and mummies, impressed the judges.
This was a wonderful opportunity for our students, showcasing their talent and potential in the web development field. Their website can be accessed via the link: https://lnkd.in/dBE9PQWU.
Employability Service (Mauritius)

Our Advertising, PR and Branding students are lending a helping hand at the today at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort, Balaclava!

This year's theme, "Branding Beyond Boundaries," promises to be bigger and better than ever, and our MDXers are excited to be a part of it.

Accenture Throwback Thursday !

Our colleagues, Rinayah Appadoo and Fahd Lallmahomed took the spotlight at Middlesex University, igniting the bright minds eager to explore the world of Accenture.
From unraveling the secrets of client transformation to showcasing the power of teamwork, it was a day, full of insights and shared passions.

Join us in celebrating the power of creativity, social connection, and making a meaningful impact.

The MDX Employability Service recently hosted a half-day workshop for our final year students, focusing on life after graduation.
This event aimed to empower students with the knowledge and confidence needed to transition smoothly into the next phase of their lives. Students had the valuable opportunity to hear from a range of professionals, including:
Mahensingh Deonaran, Head of our Counselling Wellbeing Services
Rinayah Appadoo from Accenture
Keleena Moorghen, Hishaam Moosafur and Keshav Beetun from Klanik
MDX Alumni: Hope Tabi OKORN-TABI, Warissing Ramkoosalsing, Sarah Pather, Theodosia Oyibo and Stacy Février
These esteemed professionals shared their experiences and insights on building a successful career path.
A huge thank you to all the speakers for their contributions! This event wouldn't have been possible without their collaboration.
Employability Service (Mauritius)

Inspiring the Future of Psychology: Ethics, Law & Morality
We had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Nushrat Gunnoo, from Standard Chartered Bank, for a thought-provoking discussion on Ethics, Law, and Morality!
Ms. Gunnoo's talk provided invaluable insights for our foundation students who will soon be embarking on their BSc Psychology with Counselling degrees. The session equipped them with a strong foundation in ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and the moral compass that will guide them throughout their careers.
A huge thank you to Ms. Gunnoo for sharing her expertise and helping our future counselors navigate the dynamic intersection of ethics, law, and morality!
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Life After Graduation event, aimed at empowering you to confidently transition into a new phase of life. This event is for you if:
You’re graduating soon and feeling unsure about the next step.
You’re looking for tips on managing stress during the job search.
You want to learn how to balance work and personal life.
You’re curious about building your professional network.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to prepare for a smooth and successful transition into your post-graduation life!
Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/ht2xfHpPhc Deadline to register: Thursday 02 May, 1500

Get ready for the next chapter of our Virtual Coffee Corner, happening on 19 April at 9 AM GMT! This isn't just a meeting; it's an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community without boundaries, designed for connection, collaboration, and crafting lifelong friendships.

Join us and seize the chance to engage with fellow alumni from all corners of the world. Share your journey, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and grow your network. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to weave new connections and rekindle old ones at Middlesex University.

Register here: https://gck.fm/xmvuz

STADIO Higher Education, based in South Africa, in collaboration with Middlesex University Mauritius and Business Mauritius, is hosting the International Conference, ShiftXchange 2024: A Practice-Based Approach to Rethinking Leadership in the Digital Era between 27 and 30 August 2024 in Mauritius. The conference is focused on the theme of collaborative solutions in the evolving digital landscape and aims to promote knowledge sharing, highlight challenges, and showcase best practices. The Call for Abstracts is currently open and we welcome contributions from academics, educators, researchers, business professionals, practitioners, innovators, leaders, and organizations with valuable insights and experiences to share. We invite you to participate in three days of critical dialogue interrogating the complexities of ethical and sustainable leadership, the changing face of business and the commercial enterprise, and to delve into the meaning, understanding, and nuances of responsible technology, asking the tough questions about technology choices, technology biases, and the legal, regulatory and policy imperatives in a digital world. The identified speakers are all practitioners and experts in their fields and offer an integrated and balanced wisdom that sets the foundations for the discussions.

For more information you can visit our website [https://shiftxchange.github.io/2024/index.html](https://shiftxchange.github.io/2024/index.html)

Did you miss the Future Fintech Champion Programme 2023?
Get inspired by Mary Oladimeji's insights on why you should apply for the next FFC program!
Mary shared valuable takeaways from the recent FFC, highlighting the program's benefits and how it can empower you in your career journey.

The FFC program was a great opportunity to expand my professional network by connecting with industry leaders from top organisations in Mauritius.
As an international student, the program offered a rare opportunity to understand the Mauritian and African Fintech landscape through attending workshops, roundtables, and organising Fintech events within our schools.
As a Law student, the program also pushed me to think innovatively about Fintech solutions and regulatory challenges, particularly within Africa.
Beyond networking, I learned important skills like project management and leadership, through our cohort's organisation of the first-ever Fintech Youth Summit in Mauritius.
Regardless of your major, the FFC program exposes you to various perspectives that develop your understanding of the Fintech field and its career prospects. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any student passionate about finance and Fintech.

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?
Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dvKqM4Av
Deadline: Sunday 14 April 2024