Career events and skills development
From networking events and workshops, to career fairs and competitions, see our upcoming activities
The Careers Service run a series of events and workshops aimed at providing you with the opportunity to meet a range of organisations, explore your options and develop core employability skills. Whether you're:
- searching for placement, graduate, internship and part-time work opportunities
- wanting help and advice with developing your skills and boosting your CV and applications
- or looking to build your professional networks,
we can support with kickstarting your career journey, to transition into a confident professional.
Participating in our activities will help you to:
- Build upon your transferable skill set to make you more employable. Transferable skills such as collaboration, analytical thinking, communication, networking and self-development are highly valued by employers.
- Explore your career options whilst having meaningful conversations and building your network.
- Gain an insight into the variety of opportunities, sectors and career paths open to you.
- Find that dream job for the future!
Upcoming career events and skills development activities
Accelerate Your Future skills workshops
These bite-size, informal and interactive sessions are delivered in person in the Student Hub or online via Teams. You can gain top tips and share your experiences with like-minded students and recent graduates. Recent topics include:
- CVs and cover letters
- LinkedIn masterclass
- Applying for jobs with little or no experience
- Assessment Centres and Psychometric Tests
- Job search techniques
- Looking for Part Time work
- Preparing for interviews effectively
- Considering postgraduate study and postgraduate applications
- Selling your skills
Careers fairs and themed recruitment weeks
Careers fairs
Our careers fairs and themed weeks are designed to help you explore career options, connect with employers and industry professionals, and gain insights into different sectors and opportunities. Whether you're looking for part-time work, internships, placements, graduate roles or simply exploring what could be next, these events provide valuable opportunities to learn more about your options and build your confidence.
Regardless of your course, stage of study or where you are in your career journey, there is something for everyone. Through a range of employer events, sector-focused activities, workshops and networking opportunities, you can discover new career paths, hear from professionals and develop your understanding of the opportunities available to you.
You can also view the list of exhibitors before attending a careers fair, giving you the chance to plan ahead and think about what you would like to gain from the event. Researching organisations in advance can help you prepare questions, identify employers of interest and ensures you make the most of your time on the day.
Dates for this academic year's careers fairs are:
Business, Humanities and Creative Industries Careers Fair
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
This event will predominantly attract students studying subjects from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. This fair also typically sees students from STEM and Psychology courses wanting to explore how they can apply their degree across different sectors.
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
This event will predominantly attract students studying subjects from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. This fair also typically sees students from STEM and Psychology courses wanting to explore how they can apply their degree across different sectors.
STEM Careers Fair
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
This event focuses on bringing employers who are targeting students from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines.
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
This event focuses on bringing employers who are targeting students from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines.
Spring Careers Fair
Wednesday 10 February 2027, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
Our Spring fair welcomes organisations from all sectors so is the perfect event for all students.
Wednesday 10 February 2027, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
Our Spring fair welcomes organisations from all sectors so is the perfect event for all students.
Earth, Marine and Environment Careers Fair
Wednesday 24 February 2027, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
This fair mostly attracts students from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Biological and Marine Sciences but we would encourage any student with an interest in this area to come along.
Wednesday 24 February 2027, 11:00-14:30 | Rolle Marquee
This fair mostly attracts students from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Biological and Marine Sciences but we would encourage any student with an interest in this area to come along.
Check myCareer for further information and details.
Employer meet & greet support
We understand that, for some, careers fairs can be overwhelming. The guided tours offer personalised employer meet and greets, to help you get the most out of the careers fair and support you starting conversations with potential employers. Your guide will also provide tips and advice on questions to ask at a careers fair and what employers are looking for.
Guided by a member of staff, small groups of students will go around the fair, gaining ideas of which employers it would be useful to chat with and helping you with the first step to networking.
There will be three tours throughout the fair (11:00, 12:15 and 13:30) and spaces are limited to ensure a tailored experience, book via myCareer to avoid missing out.
Themed recruitment weeks
Part-Time Jobs and Work Experience Week
Monday 5 October – Friday 9 October 2026
Join us for a week of activities including a two day fair, Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October, where you can find organisations promoting part time roles, internships and work experience opportunities. There will also be workshops and drop-ins taking place across the week.
Book your space
Monday 5 October – Friday 9 October 2026
Join us for a week of activities including a two day fair, Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October, where you can find organisations promoting part time roles, internships and work experience opportunities. There will also be workshops and drop-ins taking place across the week.
Book your space
Summer Opportunities Week
Monday 1 February – Friday 5 February 2027
Perfect for students wanting to make the most of their summer and seek opportunities to earn money, undertake experiences and boost their employability skills. During this week, the Careers Service will also run a range of workshops to support students with planning their summer. Booking information to be confirmed.
Monday 1 February – Friday 5 February 2027
Perfect for students wanting to make the most of their summer and seek opportunities to earn money, undertake experiences and boost their employability skills. During this week, the Careers Service will also run a range of workshops to support students with planning their summer. Booking information to be confirmed.
Skills Weeks
Join us for interactive workshops, practice your networking and grow your confidence.
Professional Identity Week
Monday 16 – Friday 20 November 2026 | Rolle 605
Monday 16 – Friday 20 November 2026 | Rolle 605
Showcase your skills week
Monday 12 – Friday 16 April 2027 | Rolle Marquee
Monday 12 – Friday 16 April 2027 | Rolle Marquee
Check myCareer to find out more and to book your activities.
Employer drop-ins and presentations
Employer drop-in
Our employer drop‑in sessions give you the chance to speak informally with employers about career opportunities, work experience and life within their organisation. No need to book; just drop in to the
library entrance foyer library entrance foyer to ask a question. You can search on myCareer for upcoming employer visits.
Our employer drop‑in sessions give you the chance to speak informally with employers about career opportunities, work experience and life within their organisation. No need to book; just drop in to the
Presentations
Gain an in depth insight into a particular organisation and have the chance to meet them and ask questions. Find out if they are hiring and for what roles and to find out more about what working in their sector is actually like. Search myCareer to find out more.
Gain an in depth insight into a particular organisation and have the chance to meet them and ask questions. Find out if they are hiring and for what roles and to find out more about what working in their sector is actually like. Search myCareer to find out more.
Faculty sessions
Our Careers Consultants and Placement Officers work alongside your academics to arrange for employers related to your course to come and talk to you. This may be as part of a timetabled session, or as a separate activity outside of the timetable.
By attending these sessions, you demonstrate your interest in the area you are studying to potential employers alongside gaining useful insights into their recruitment and inside information about how to succeed. Typical activities could include presentations, panels and challenges.
Sessions, careers events and employer visits linked to your subject area will be promoted by teaching staff and the Careers Service during your lectures. You will also receive emails about employability activities which would be of interest to you. Chat with your tutor or pop into the Careers Hub to find out what is coming up.
Careers Mentoring Programme
Join our career mentoring scheme which offers a unique opportunity to gain personalised guidance from someone with real-world experience in your chosen field. By participating, you can develop a clearer sense of direction, learn valuable industry-specific skills, and receive advice on navigating challenges you might face in your career journey. Additionally, the connections made through mentoring can open doors to networking opportunities, internships, and even future job prospects. Overall, it's a chance to accelerate your personal and professional growth, making the transition from student to professional smoother and more informed.
Stay up to date with personalised alerts
Alongside our core programme, we regularly highlight events and vacancies. Don’t miss out – log in to myCareer, update your preferences and opt in to receive your personalised vacancy and event alert so you get tailored alerts straight to your inbox.