Graduates of UK universities have been invited to a unique career and networking event taking place in Nairobi on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.
The United Kingdom, a leading destination for Kenyan students seeking higher education and international experiences.
The event which follows on from similar events held in Ghana and Nigeria, brings together UK Alumni, UK universities and local industry leaders to network and gain knowledge on local trends and opportunities.
The event is coordinated by educational consultancy Graduate Guidance Group and made possible through sponsorship from UK institutions.
The British Council is an event partner. The British Council provides information on the UK as a study destination, through a network of Agents and Counsellors; informs students of scholarship opportunities to study in the UK; and facilitates engagement, resources for career development and new opportunities for Kenyan alumni from UK institutions via the UK Alumni network.
Tom Porter, British Council Kenya Country Director said, “Every year thousands of Kenyans choose to study in the UK due to the quality of its higher education. We engage prospective students through our network of UK certified agents and counsellors. Through regular events like this one today, together with the British High Commission, we support networking and career development for many Kenyan alumni who have studied in the UK. Studying in the UK – and in particular the range of scholarships available such as the GREAT, Commonwealth and Chevening Scholarships – are making a difference to Kenya’s youth and continuing to strengthen the UK-Kenya partnership. I am delighted that the British Council is supporting the Graduate Guidance Group’s event today.”
For Kenyan students and young professionals seeking to learn more about study opportunities in the UK, representatives from the following UK universities will be in attendance and ready to share more about admissions and funding processes:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Loughborough University
- Newcastle University
- Nottingham Trent University
- The University of Warwick
- University of Bradford
- University of Glasgow
- University of Kent
- University of Leeds
- University of Leicester
- University of Stirling
“The University of Southampton is a proud sponsor of Kenyan Talent, UK Educated as it is an invaluable opportunity for the University to support its alumni community in Kenya. This initiative provides an exclusive opportunity for alumni to meet potential employers, foster new connections and grow in their professional development,”commented Nadia Gabr, International Recruitment Manager (Africa), University of Southampton, UK.
Her counterpart at the University of Warwick, Lorna Morris, added “we are delighted to be attending to meet with bright enthusiastic and talented individuals who are looking to study at one of the top 100 universities in the world. In terms of employability, the University of Warwick is currently ranked as the 5th most targeted university by the largest numbers of top UK graduate employers. Our graduates have gone on to work at top companies around the world.”
Students increasingly consider career prospects and support when choosing an institution. Deve Ominu, Regional Manager at Cardiff Metropolitan University pointed to student led reviews such as Student crowd which describes CardiffMet as follows: “with fantastic links to well regarded companies and a dedicated careers service, Cardiff Metropolitan University has managed to attain an almost 95% employment or further education status for its graduates.”
The event has the following goals:
- Support Kenyan alumni of UK universities with their career journeys
- Bring industry and HR leaders from key companies looking to tap into the UK-educated pool of talent with international experience
- Allow companies to explain current recruitment cycles, processes and criteria to a pool of qualified talent.
- Increase brand recognition of participating companies and universities
- Offer CV reviews, professional headshots and personal development advice.
