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REACH-UP!
UPSU
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The SU (Little Room)
Wed 13 March 2024 13:00-16:30
Wednesday 13 March 2024
1pm - 4:30pm
13/03/2024
13/03/2024
13:00
16:30
Join us for an inspirational afternoon of mentorship and motivation at the REACH-UP Mentoring event on 13th March from 1 - 4pm in the SU

Reach for the Stars with REACH-UP!

Join us for an inspirational afternoon of mentorship and motivation at the REACH-UP Mentoring event on 13th March from 1 - 4:30pm in the Students' Union (Little room). 

Hear from successful international leaders, mentors, alumni and professionals from diverse career backgrounds who will share their stories, provide guidance, and showcase that you can achieve your dreams too. All international students are welcome!

Walk away feeling inspired, supported and equipped with valuable insights to help you thrive academically and professionally.

The sky is the limit when you have the right mentors guiding your way. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to network, gain wisdom and expand your career horizons.

Let's REACH-UP together!

See the biographies of the speakers here 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided to those students attending in person, please reserve a free ticket to secure your place. 

We have provided a webinar link for those that cannot attend in person 

https://plymouth.zoom.us/j/92916469161?pwd=QWE0VXhjS1o0T3R1Q1NWUjNIeUcxQT09   Passcode: 545306

 

Agenda

13:00 - Session opens with lunch (free pizza)

13:10 - Welcome from Tonari Arikekpar, UPSU President

13:20 - Talk from Dr Poorna Gunasekera, Associate Dean (International) Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth

13:50 - Talk from Mr Riffath Yakub, President & Executive Chairman, National Academy of Students' Achievement Awards,  Ghana

14:20 - Talk from Lt Cdr Kofi Tabi Ankobiah, Naval Architect & Marine Engineer, Ghana Navy, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

14:50 - Talk from Ms Tania Nana, Community Connector & Founder of Akeryuk 

15:20 - Talk from Mr Ganiyu Inusah, Career Success Manager, GetNNotized GmbH, Accra, Ghana,

15:50 - Talk from Mr Isaac Atsu Ekpe, Operations, Bollore Logistics, Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana

16:30 - Session close

  • BAME
  • Black History Month
  • Free Event
  • Jobs & Employability
  • Representation
  • Socialise
Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth Students’ Union events may be attended by UPSU approved photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in UPSU and University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, social media or flyers. If for whatever reason, you or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed, please make yourself known to staff working at the event on arrival or to the photographer.

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