2 INTERNTIONAL STUDENT SYMPOSIUM 2019

Are you a current International Student (including EU and Exchange Students) here at Leeds Beckett?

We are excited to be holding our 2 International Student Symposium 2018/19

This year we will hold a series of workshops and feedback sessions.

You will receive a certificate of attendance when you attend 2 business workshops and one feedback session from the list below.All sessions will be available to book on My Hub.

The business workshops will be useful for your career prospects and personal employability development and at the feedback sessions we will be also be asking for your valuable feedback on your student journey with us here at Leeds Beckett.

All sessions are available to book through My Hub however if you cannot find these then email me direct and I can add you to the list: k.firth@leedsbeckett.ac.uk 

These sessions will to held as follows:

5 February 2019

Title:Brand you - Create an online personal brand

Build your profiles

Make connections

Establish your voice with content

NBThis session was run at last year’s Symposium so if you attended this then please pick other sessions.

Venue:Carnegie Pavilion Room 335 (close to Headingley Campus)

Time:1200-1300 hrs

Speaker: Sarah Allison

13 February 2019

Title:How to network like a pro! Tap into the power of networking. Fear your fears and get networking!How to win friends and influence people: the power of networking.

Love it or loathe it, networking is a life skill which will impact on your career (and your earning potential). In just 60 minutes, discover how to boost your confidence, create a great first impression and ensure people remember you.

Venue: Broadcasting Place Room BPA303 at City Campus

Time: 1200-1300 hrs

Speaker: Ros Walker

6 March 2019

Title:Online social networking - Use social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to grow and nurture your business network

This session will include a feedback session with a working lunch from 1300-1400 hrs

Venue:Lecture theatre C Rose Bowl 1300-1400 and then Rose Bowl Room 310 for the feedback session and lunch at City Campus

Time 1200-1300 hrsWorkshop– 1300-1400 Feedback with lunch

Speaker: Sarah Allison

22 March 2019

Title:Unleash the power of YOU! Quit stalling - it’s time to speak! How to speak like a pro!

“The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public”. If that sounds familiar, this powered packed 60-minute session will kick start your confidence and turbo charge your talking techniques.

This session will be followed by a working lunch and feedback session 1300-1400 hrs

Venue:The Acre Room, James Graham Building, Headingley Campus

Time:1200-1300 hrs – 1300-1400 hrs Working lunch and feedback session

Speaker: Ros Walker

8 April 2019

Title:Online social networking - Use social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to grow and nurture your business network

This session will include a feedback session with a working lunch from 1300-1400 hrs

Venue:Broadcasting Place room BPAG02 at City Campus

Time: 1200-1300 hrsWorkshop– 1300-1400 Feedback with lunch

Speaker: Sarah Allison

Then we are inviting you to a prestigious dinner on 11th April from 6.30 – 9pm at Headingley Campus where there will be a delicious meal, inspirational speakers, entertainment and even an after party!More details to follow on that!

You should attend two workshops, one feedback session and the dinner to qualify for your certificate and also you will receive a lovely gift from us!

Many thanks

Kat Firth

International Student Engagement Officer

k.firth@leedsbeckett.ac.uk