Student Societies and Collectives
Diversity schemes and organisations
Thank you to the Student Societies and Collectives who have collaborated on this event.
Disabled Students Collective We’re here to make the lives of disabled students better at Royal Holloway and anyone who self-identifies as disabled can join us - there is no specific criteria and you do NOT have to ‘prove’ that you're disabled. By signing up you can come to our events throughout the year, we have lots of fun things planned!
WISDOM (Women in Information Security Domain Or Mathematics)
Scheme
Sector
Diversity Focus
Website
Amos Bursary
Various
African/Caribbean males
amosbursary.org.uk
We are a group of postgraduate students and staff looking to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Information Security and Mathematics departments. We run regular events welcome to all, including seated yoga, discussion groups and film evenings (showcasing gender diversity).
Aspiring Solicitors
Legal
All groups
aspiringsolicitors.co.uk
Bright Network
Various
All groups
brightnetwork.co.uk
Government Legal Service Summer Diversity Scheme
Legal
All groups
aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-workexperience/gls-diversity-summer-scheme
Helen Kennedy Foundation
Various
All groups
hkf.org.uk
Mama Youth Project
TV and media
All groups
mamayouth.org.uk
PACT Indie Diversity Training Scheme
Television and Film
All groups
diversity.pact.co.uk/indie-diversitytraining-scheme.html
Black Solicitors Network
Legal
BAME
blacksolicitorsnetwork.co.uk
Charity Works Fast-Track
Charities
BAME
charity-works.co.uk/taster-programme
Civil Service Fast Stream
Public sector
BAME
faststream.gov.uk/summer-diversityinternship-programme
Creative Access
Media
BAME
creativeaccess.org.uk
Windsor Fellowship various programmes
Various
BAME
windsor-fellowship.org/programmes
Project Noir
TV and media
BAME
facebook.com/groups/officialprojectnoir
Rare Recruitment
Various
BAME
rarerecruitment.co.uk
SEO London
Various
BAME Low socioeconomic
seo-london.org
Taylor Bennett Foundation
PR and BAME Communications
taylorbennettfoundation.org
BBC Extend Hub
TV and media
Disability
bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships/extend/extend
Change 100 Leonard Cheshire Disability
Various
Disability/long term health condition
leonardcheshire.org
EmployAbility
Various
Disability/long term health condition
employability.org.uk
Explore the Law (part of My Plus Students Club)
Legal
Disability / long term health condition
explorethelaw.com
My Plus Students Club
Various
Disability/long term health condition
myplusstudentsclub.com
MyGwork
Various
LGBT+
mygwork.com
Intermedia
TV and media
LGBT+
intermediauk.org
BAFTA Scholarships
Television and Film
Low socioeconomic
bafta.org/supporting-talent/scholarships
UpReach
Various
Low socioeconomic
upreach.org.uk
LGBT+ Society
Women of Colour Collective
LGBT+ society aim to maintain a strong LGBT+ Community and to be a fun and friendly support network for both members and non-members of the Society. We also focus on the welfare of our members, and look to engage in awareness and visibility campaigns and outreach work, both on and off campus.
The Women of Colour Collective is a community space and we aim to address the impact of race, gender, sexuality, class and other factors on the lives of Femmes of colour across campus. We also have a mission to end discrimination through education, as well as enhance the awareness of mental health issues on campus and provide a safe space where we can offer help, advice and support.
Feminism Society The principle aim of the Feminism society is to provide an inclusive environment that raises awareness of and campaigns for intersectional gender equality. We also hold weekly meetings to discuss and debate issues surrounding feminism.
(for BAME, low socioeconomic, LGBTQ+, Disability or long term health condition groups)
Women Students Collective The Women Students Collective supports the activities and interests of women students on campus. It is free to join and we run events and campaigns throughout the year.
African & Caribbean Society (ACS) aims to enrich awareness of the
different cultures of African and Caribbean nations. We provide a wide range of opportunities for our members to take part in engaging and enjoyable activities. We want to educate and empower our members through our various cultural and social events. 8227 02/20
To find out more about the Student Societies and Collectives, visit su.rhul.ac.uk
N.B this is not an exhaustive list, but a selection of opportunities you might want to explore to kick-start your job search.
Diversity Careers Fair Graduate roles, placements and internship opportunities for all! Wednesday 18 March 2020, 12-4pm Event Space and Atrium, Davison Building
Diversity Support Networks and Charities
Employers
These networks are also exhibiting at the fair. Find out what they are doing to make the workplace more inclusive and how they can help you with your career! Types of opportunities offered Graduate Schemes/ roles
Opportunities for these year groups
Summer Placements/ Year-long Internships Placements
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Sector/Types of roles
Accenture
Technology, Consulting, Business, Supply Chain, HR, Project Management
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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Law
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Cancer Research UK
Charities, Marketing, Finance, Funding, Policy, Scientific Strategy, Tech, HR
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Civil Service
Public Sector
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Creative Access
Media, Theatre, Publishing, Film, Music
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Business and Management
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FDM Group
Technology, Business
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GradJobs
Various
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Investment 2020
Finance, Business and Marketing
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London Sport
Project Leadership, Marketing, Business
Police Now
Public Sector
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Sparta Global
Technology, Business, Project Management
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Insight Weeks and Days
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Disability Support Network
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First Years
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Finalists
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myGwork myGwork is a business platform for LGBT+ business professionals and their allies. On our network, members can find other professionals, become or seek mentors, browse job vacancies at over 100 LGBT+ friendly businesses, and keep up to date on LGBT+ events and news.
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Pink News PinkNews is the brand for the global LGBT+ community and the next generation. Our mission is to inform, inspire change and empower people to be themselves.
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MyPlus Students’ Club provides essential careers advice to the 14% of students with a disability or long-term health condition. We work with top graduate employers and university services to help students realise their career potential.
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Royal Holloway, University of London Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX +44 (0)1784 434455 royalholloway.ac.uk
SEO London SEO London prepare talented students from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds for career success. We offer cross-industry opportunities in eight sectors, giving you the chance to explore what’s out there. Our long-established relationships with sponsor firms open doors to the best contacts and career opportunities.
Taylor Bennett Foundation The Taylor Bennett Foundation is a charity that exists to encourage black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) graduates to pursue a career in communications. We do this through our award-winning PR training programme, and internship and mentoring programmes.