The Institution of Environmental Sciences: Starting students on their career path in the Environmental Sciences Colin Houston

Introduction A membership organisation leading debate, dissemination and promotion of environmental science and sustainability Celebrated our 40 th Anniversary in 2011 International membership throughout the environmental disciplines Strong ties with Higher Education, administering international accreditation scheme

Publish the influential Environmental Scientist journal, taking a holistic approach to particular topics of importance Deliver regional and national events and seminars Support our membership’s CPD, providing extensive resources via website Representative voice for all environmental science stakeholders, championing sustainable development discourse Networking, Accreditation and two Charterships Sister organisations… Key Activities

Higher Education IES is a Licensed Body of the Society for the Environment and Science Council and so can award Chartered Scientist (CSci) and Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) Partner with CHES to accredit 46 environmental degree programmes at 16 HE Institutes Free student membership for students on accredited programmes. Currently 800+ student members

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Employability Specific membership services for graduates:  CV clinic  Mentoring Scheme  Free Workshops on employability skills Ability to place 15 graduates a year in positions throughout Europe through the Leonardo da Vinci Programme Successful internship scheme Newsletter and website lists job opportunities Post nominal title and path to Chartership Association with a leading and influential body like IES signals professionalism and ambition Key requirement on many professional applications

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