Challenge? Accepted!

A celebration of the many varied and wonderful contributions that Plymouth students make to their peers, the university and the community at large
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Challenge? Accepted! is a celebration of the many varied and wonderful contributions that Plymouth students make to their peers, the university and the community at large.
Find out more about what’s going on and how you can get involved, as well as benefit from 1-2-1 coaching, exam support, wellbeing sessions and seminars run by the students and staff that bring these networks and initiatives to life.
Booking for most sessions is required. Book via myCareer using the links below.
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Timetable of events

Tuesday 2 May 2023
Free professional portfolio photos
10:00-16:30 – The Student Hub
The Careers Service is offering students and graduates the opportunity to have a free professional photo for your LinkedIn, portfolio, website, and/or blog to help you look your best to brand yourself for clients, and future employers. Booking is required.
The benefits and skills of becoming an Ambassador talk
11:00-12:00 – Sherwell Centre
Find out the skills you develop with becoming a student ambassador and working with the outreach team.
Digital did you knows?
12:10-12:40 – Sherwell LT1
A digital technologies’ spotlight lead by our Student Digital Champions. In this session our SDC’s will highlight some of the University’s ‘go to’ technologies that will make your learning that bit easier.
Lunch and learn
13:00-14:00 – Sherwell Foyer
Hear from senior leaders on the impact students make to the university and community and meet several students representing their different projects.
Selling your skills careers workshop
13:30-14:30 – Sherwell LT1
LinkedIn local networking event
18:00-20:00 – Students Union
Attend a FREE friendly and casual networking event that will help you connect with employers and professionals. A great way to practice networking and who knows who you will meet!
Professionals wishing to attend the event sign up via Eventbrite

Wednesday 3 May 2023
CVs and applications
10:00-11:00 – The Student Hub
This session will walk you through the process of how to structure that all-important CV and how to target it towards the role you are applying for. We will also provide guidance on writing a cover letter and supporting statement so you can find out what to include and how to get yourself noticed.
Revision techniques (PALS)
10:00-10:25 – Sherwell LT2
Prepare to succeed in your exams! Make your revision more effective through learning about new techniques and approaches to exam revision from experienced student PALS Leaders.
Free professional portfolio photos
10:00-16:30 – The Student Hub
The Careers Service is offering students and graduates the opportunity to have a free professional photo for your LinkedIn, portfolio, website, and/or blog to help you look your best to brand yourself for clients, and future employers. Booking is required.
Stress buster (Mental Health)
10:30-10:55 – Sherwell LT2
Preparing for your second year of study (PALS)
11:00-11:25 – Sherwell LT2
Begin looking ahead to year two! Learn tips and tricks for how to succeed in your second year of university (which many students find to be their most difficult year) from student PALS Leaders who are completing their own second years of study.
PALS Leaders panel (PALS) – benefits for students
11:30-11:55 – Sherwell LT2
Learn from our Leaders! Ask questions of current PALS Leaders to find out about the role, the benefit of supporting your peers, and how you could become involved with PALS!
Lunch and learn
12:00-12:30 – Sherwell Foyer
Discuss and share experiences on running student-led programmes with members of staff.
Academic Coordinator discussion about PALS/starting a PALS scheme
12:40-13:00 – Sherwell LT2
Learn how PALS Leaders work with academics to collaboratively promote effective academic practices, contextualise and implement student feedback, and how peer learning has worked to enhance the experience of students. (This session is aimed at academic staff but students are welcome)
PALS Leaders panel – impact on course
13:10-13:30 – Sherwell LT2
Learn how PALS Leaders work with academics to collaboratively promote effective academic practices, contextualise and implement student feedback, and how peer learning has worked to enhance the experience of students. (This session is aimed at academic staff but students are welcome)
Peer learning impact
13:40-14:00 – Sherwell LT2
Find out about the impact of peer learning initiatives on the courses in which they run and the innovative learning practices that it has helped to develop. (This session is aimed at academic staff but students are welcome)

Thursday 4 May 2023
The benefits of being mentored
10:00-11:30 – Sherwell LT2
Find out how impactful having a mentor can be, the benefits of joining a mentoring program and meet current and past students who have been mentored and what they gained.
Free professional portfolio photos
10:00-16:30 – The Student Hub
The Careers Service is offering students and graduates the opportunity to have a free professional photo for your LinkedIn, portfolio, website, and/or blog to help you look your best to brand yourself for clients, and future employers. Booking is required.
LinkedIn profile check and LinkedIn Learning support drop-in
12:00-14:00 – The Student Hub
Drop into the Student Hub and we can look at your LinkedIn profile and give you tips to individually improve your profile so it gets seen by employers. Also, speak to student digital champions who can advise you on the best courses you can take on LinkedIn Learning.
Mentoring celebration event
15:00-17:00 – Students Union
All students and professionals involved in the University mentoring programmes this year will be invited to take part in a short celebration of their achievements and have the chance to take pictures with each other.

Find out about some of the great schemes students can get involved in:

PALS hero
Peer assisted learning scheme (PALS)
Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS) Leaders, plan and deliver regular group study sessions for students in the year below on the same course.
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors
Our Student Ambassadors work as part of a highly motivated professional team, supporting a variety of departments across the University.
The Writing Café
Writing Mentors
Writing mentors support students with the mechanics of academic writing, such as critical analysis, structure and flow. Writing Mentors are recruited from subjects across the University, which brings a range of perspectives and approaches to the team.
Unibuddy - student blogs web page
Unibuddies
Our Unibuddies are responsible for answering questions from prospective students about studying, life at university and your experiences using the Unibuddy platform.
Students gathering around a computer (digital education champions)
Digital Champions
Digital Education recruit a group of Student Digital Champions each year and their role is to support and enhance digital learning across the institution.
Hello Project 10
The HELLO Project
The HELLO Project matches new international students at the University of Plymouth with home student buddies at the start of the academic year.
International students at event
Global Buddies
Global Buddies is a group for international students that provides a chance to meet other international students and make social connections.
Mentoring celebration 2019
Professional Mentoring Programme
Find out about the benefits of joining the Professional Mentoring Programme and working with a professional in industry to explore your career goals and personal development.
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Student-led workshops in schools and colleges with Peninsula Pathways
Our student ambassadors encourage potential students from non-traditional backgrounds to engage in medicine, dentistry and biomedical science.

Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.