Eastbourne Student Notices
I hope you have all had a restful few weeks and are excited for the new year ahead!
Joyful January
Animal Magic - 7th January - EC116 - 10.30am to 12.30pm
Hot Chocolate Stand - 9th January - The Refectory - 12.15pm to 1.15pm
Worktaster opportunities at DABBLEZONE
Volunteering opportunities for VR Assistants and Playtesters
Deadline to Apply: Midnight 23rd January 2025
Trades and Construction Enterprise Day - Sign Up
Wednesday 11th February - 10am to 4pm - Hammond Hall
Sign Up Here and the team will be in touch to confirm your space
Get to Know the University of Brighton
Check out their upcoming talks for advice and guidance on how to prepare for university.
Take Ten Today
Head to the library and read for 10 minutes once per week to collect stamps.
After completing your loyalty card, you can redeem it for a free drink.
ANIMAL MAGIC
Wednesday 7th January 2026 - 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: EC116
Come and meet a variety of Animals to de-stress and add some joy to your day!
[Tutor booking required - there may be slots on the day available, first-come, first-served]
HOT CHOCOLATE STAND
Friday 9th January
The Refectory
12.15pm to 1.15pm
Come and grab your free hot chocolate!
WORKTASTER OPPORTUNITIES AT DABBLEZONE
Hastings Games Fest, happening on the 7th and 8th of February 2026. We are currently looking to recruit 4 VR Assistants and 6 Playtesters. These roles are open to young people aged 16 and over
Please note the application deadline is midnight on the 23rd of January
The voluntary roles available are:
VR Assistant (4 positions)
Students with a keen interest in VR will help visitors try out popular VR games, such as Beat Saber and Job Simulator. Each VR Assistant will receive a free ticket (normally £18.85) plus a £20 expenses payment.
Playtester (6 Positions)
Gaming enthusiasts can join as Playtesters to try out and provide feedback on exciting new games created by young indie developers in the Indie Zone. Playtesters will also get a free ticket and £20 expenses.
Students can follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/dabbble_awi
TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE DAY
The purpose of the event is to support Eastbourne trades-based residents (specifically existing students, apprentices and apprentices that have just finished) with entrepreneurial skills and confidence to consider either self-employment as a viable and rewarding career path, or growth within their current company.
It will take place on Wednesday 11 February, 10am-4pm in Hammond Hall.
There will be several keynote speakers who will cover topics around customer focus and branding, market research and planning, money (pricing, costs, learning about quotes, invoicing & cash flow), social media, sales pitches, and ways to generate business and pitching.
Please fill in this form to sign up: Enterprise Event – Fill out form and then we will get in touch to confirm the space.
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON TALKS
Online information, advice and guidance events
Don't miss our upcoming online advice and guidance events to help you explore how to prepare for university. All events are held on Microsoft Teams at 5-6pm. Book your place on our online guidance events.
Teaching application and interview advice sessions - various dates from November - February
These sessions will give students interested in applying for a teaching training course top tips for applying, and advice on how to succeed at interview.
Healthcare interview preparation talk and Q+A - Thursday 8 January
Learn about how healthcare interviews work from one of our health admissions tutors. You'll discover how you can best prepare for a healthcare related university interview.
TAKE TEN TODAY
Any time, any day, take 10 minutes to read once a week and get a stamp on your loyalty card from the Library Team.
How it works:
Come to the Library to choose from a selection of great books and reading resources.
Read for 10 minutes.
Collect a TAKE TEN Reward Card from the Library desk. Get a stamp for each week that you read towards a free drink.
*Maximum of one stamp per week.
