Posts Tagged ‘B-hive’
Podcast: B-Hive winner shares placement thoughts
March 30th, 2010
Posted in Media
The Grade speaks to Alexandru Budau, winner of the Design Category of Birmingham’s creative industries campaign B-Hive. Alex, a student at Birmingham City University, won 14 weeks worth of paid placements at a range of design companies thanks to his hard work.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out how Alex values work placements and how he plans to make the most of the opportunities that he has made for himself.
Rewired PR – uncovered
March 28th, 2010
Posted in Media
Birmingham is fast becoming one of the most recognised creative cities in the United Kingdom.
As more talent spotting campaigns are launched, the city’s reputation is on the rise so why look for work elsewhere?
Rewired PR forms one of the many marketing consultancy firms within Birmingham, yet its active involvement in graduate schemes and internships places it miles above the rest.
Samantha Dowling graduated with an English Literature Degree from Loughborough University, but now works within the Rewired family as the PR and Events Executive.
Sam’s first hand experience in the world of press relations has given her a unique insight into a side of Birmingham unknown to many, from direct involvement in the Royal Television Society Awards to graduate schemes including the B-Hive competition and Graduate Apprentice.
Lonely Planet hits Birmingham
March 4th, 2010
Posted in The Fun Stuff
Leading travel guide organisation, Lonely Planet ,has teamed up with Student Birmingham to produce a guide to the city of Birmingham, for students and graduates.
After months of researching every corner, crack and hideaway in the city, Lonely Planet has managed to put together a guide that will have students fighting over places in Birmingham universities.
With 175,000 copies being distributed across the country, we can all find out what Birmingham is like from a trustworthy Lonely Planet perspective.
