All the latest London 2012 related news, events and opportunities for colleges and universities
In this Issue
- Placement opportunities at London 2012
- Education initiative trains thousands of security recruits in time for London 2012
- St Mary’s University College to host South African training camps
- Colleges and universities’ contribution to Beijing 2008 studied
- Universities develop technology to boost Team GB
- New members of Get Set Network
- Students blaze the volunteering trail
- More news stories
- College Workshops - last chance to book
- Events, opportunities and competitions
- Want to get your project in the news?
- Podium is on twitter and facebook
Placement opportunities at London 2012
Students are being invited to apply for internships within London 2012's Technology team and take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a once in a lifetime project.
To find out more click here.
Education initiative trains thousands of security recruits in time for London 2012
Thousands of students will gain security qualifications in time for London 2012 thanks to an education initiative developed by the security industry, the Government, Buckinghamshire New University and North Hertfordshire College.
The programme, entitled Bridging The Gap, is still looking for more further education colleges to take part. To view the brochure click here and if your college would like to be involved please email the project manager Michael Wright for further details. To read more about the project click here.
St Mary’s University College to host South African training camps
St Mary’s University College in Twickenham will host Pre-Games Training Camps for the South Africa Olympic squad - making it the first Institution in the capital to confirm such a deal.
To find out more click here.
Colleges and universities’ contribution to Beijing 2008 studied
The contribution colleges and universities made to the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games volunteering programme has formed part of a London-Beijing World City Links report commissioned by Podium Skills London.
For more information click here.
Universities develop technology to boost Team GB
Three UK universities are developing groundbreaking new technology which could give British athletes the edge at London 2012 as part of an £8.5 million project.
To find out more about the project click here.
New members of Get Set Network
Hackney Community College and City of Westminster College have become the sixth and seventh colleges to be accepted into the Get Set network. To find out more about the work Hackney College is doing visit its blog.
To register for Get Set click here and your college can start blogging about its London 2012 related projects too.
Students blaze the volunteering trail
Several students have been busy working as Trailblazer volunteers at London 2012 and Podium caught up with three of them to see how they have found the unique experience.
To read more click here.
More news stories
University of East London honours Olympic stars Coe, Ohuruogu and Hunter - click here.
Student Paralympians launch London 2012 stamps - click here.
Diver Tom Daley visits University College Plymouth - click here.
College Workshops - last chance to book
A limited number of places are still available for two of Podium's College Workshops. For more information click on the links below and to book a place email info@podium.ac.uk
Monday 23 November - Leeds City College
Tuesday 24 November - Gateshead College
Events, opportunities and competitions
There are currently many different events, opportunities and competitions listed on the Podium website, including:
The HLST Student Competition task for 2009-10. Students are being invited to design a new symbol and a one line slogan which represents the meaning of the Games for young people today.
A series of three Legacy Now Public Lectures running in London during November discussing different aspects of the Games' legacy.
The London 2012 Deloitte Business Competition which is giving university students across the UK the chance to win a trip to the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Want to get your project in the news?
If you, your college or university have a project which you think should be featured on the Podium website or in the next issue of our magazine Spotlight then contact our Communications and Media Manager, Matthew Haley by calling 0207 664 4872 or by sending an email.
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