英-南安普顿大学-New AI Skills Course & Career Ready+ open for sign ups诚邀学生线上报名参加

Dear Partner,

As we prepare for our delegation to China across March and April, we're excited to launch our brand new AI skills course open to all students and announce that our offer holder employability programme Career Ready+ is now open for registration!

Introducing AI skills for all students

We are launching a new initiative where all students can complete a course in AI skills, covering practical use, ethics, and creative applications as part of their degree.

We are proud to lead the way in embedding AI literacy into our students' learning, reflecting our reputation in responsible AI research and preparing graduates to thrive in an AI-driven world.

More details will follow in our next email which will be dedicated to this programme.

Career Ready+ open for sign ups

As a valued partner supporting 2026 entry Chinese offer holders, please encourage your students to join Career Ready+ , our global employability certificate programme.

What’s in it for your students?

This online programme is specifically designed for Chinese offer holders, helping them develop essential career competencies for the AI age. Participants will build key skills in leadership, social media strategy, and career planning, with dedicated insight into the Chinese market.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mvRgJg4756

Programme Details:

Dates and Times (China Time):
Day 1: 19:00 to 21:00, Monday 16 March
Day 2: 19:00 to 21:00, Tuesday 17 March

What your students will learn:

• Building enduring competencies for a sustainable career in the AI era.

• A strategic approach to transitioning from academic study to professional readiness.

• Integrating social responsibility into their future professional contributions.

Delivered by:

• Lily Xu
  Olympic Gold Medalist and Media Professional
  

• Amanda Zhou
  Senior Education Manager, British Council China; Student Ambassador, UCL – Peking University MBA; Career Coach
  

• Kacci Kuang
  Director, BlueSheep Handicrafts & Gift Shop
  

• Gemma O’Donoughue
  Careers Consultant (International), Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise, University of Southampton
  

• Junshi Zhao
  Head of Market Development, Duolingo English Test, China

Outcome: University of Southampton Global Employability Certificate (digital)

Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mvRgJg4756

All attendance details will be sent to registered participants closer to the start date.

This programme is designed to give your students a strong foundation for future career success. By investing just a few hours this spring, they can unlock career opportunities, grow in confidence, and stand out from day one. Completing the Career Ready+ programme will also count towards one of the activities required to access the paid 8 week internship after graduation.

You may also wish to remind your students to join the 2026 offer holder QQ groups for Chinese students to receive timely updates:

• UG Offer Holders Group: 1047626715

• PGT Offer Holders Group: 730800538

We look forward to continuing to work with you in supporting your students.