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Accenture would like to invite IT and Computer Science students to participate in their Accenture Academic Innovation in Computing Award. The award is based on students' final year college projects and will recognise, reward and encourage excellence in the area of innovation. It provides students with the opportunity to gain exposure for the hard work that they put into their projects and the possibility of winning a €2000 cash prize.

Students or their college lecturers may submit projects for inclusion. Projects and associated documentation should be submitted in the same format in which they are submitted to the college. It is not expected that students will need to perform extra work on their projects in relation to the award. All submitted projects will be assessed by the Accenture project review board and a number of finalist projects will be chosen to be demonstrated to the board by the successful students.

Further information is available at http://www.accenture.com/innovationaward/. Closing date: 8th May 2010.

Interested in what it's like to impact over 400 million people? Facebook are looking for UCD graduates for their Online Operations team in their European HQ right here in Dublin. Join them in Room Q014 in the UCD Quinn School of Business for an in-depth look at what makes the Online Operations team and Facebook an amazing place to jump start your career. RSVP @ http://www.facebook.com/ucdpresentation.

Many crucial issues facing the developing world are often overlooked or underrepresented by the media. The Guardian International Development Journalism competition 2010 aims to highlight some of them. They are searching for enthusiastic writers who want to demonstrate their journalistic abilities by examining these issues.

The competition, in partnership with a group of UK-based international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), is now in its third year. The challenge is to write a feature of 650 to 1,000 words by 30 April on an aspect of global poverty that deserves greater media exposure. The 16 best writers (eight amateur, eight professional) will be selected from a longlist of around 40 entrants, all of whom will have their articles published online at guardian.co.uk.

More information available at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/journalismcompetition/. Closing date: 30th April 2010.

Marketing Network wants to give a Marketing Students 3 months paid work experience and €1,000 in flight vouchers. Now in it's 11th year, the award aspires to find a promising student that can develop and present a creative marketing concept.

To enter all you need to do is submit a 2,000 word marketing paper which can be an extract from your thesis or an independent paper. The paper can be either a real life case study from a company or an original marketing plan. Finalists will then be invited to present in front of a panel of leading marketing experts.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by checking out their website at http://www.marketingnetwork.ieor checking them out on Facebook.

i-to-i's brand new Teach in Thailand Internship offers the perfect mix of travel, teaching experience and TEFL training – ideal for those who want to experience Thailand's incredible culture, but have never taught English abroad before.

Interns receive a living allowance of 12,500 baht per month, then get a 12,500 baht bonus at the end of their internship, so will have plenty of cash to make the most of their spare time in Thailand, with it's gorgeous beaches, energetic cities and lush countryside. Plus, unlike most travellers, interns will really get to experience this vibrant country's culture as they live and work alongside local people.

There's no need to have any previous teaching/TEFL experience or the ability to speak Thai to take part either, the program is open to any fluent English-speaking graduate. It costs €1410, which includes a comprehensive 140 hour TEFL course. Those who want to take part will need to hurry though - there are only 50 intern spaces available and all applications MUST be received by 23rd April 2010. Those wanting more information should call i-to-i on 058 40050 or visit http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/thailand/.

The TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) program, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, invites undergraduates and graduates who are seeking to expand their multi-cultural experiences and are passionate about teaching young Korean learners. Participants teach after-school English classes 15 hours per week at Korean elementary schools in rural areas; This provides ample time for you to fulfill your own personal endeavours while not working. Visit http://www.talk.go.kr for more information.

If your goal as an engineer is to be part of a Formula 1 team, The Altran Engineering Academy can provide you with the opportunity.

This year, they are offering not ONE but TWO internships, in Enstone (chassis, UK) and in Viry-Châtillon (engine, France), including 6 months' salary, accommodation and company car. Moreover each of the finalists will receive from TW Steel, Renault F1 Team's Official Timing Partner, an engraved Pilot Watch.

For further information, see http://www.altran-academy.com/.

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