Employer Insights events

Our Employer Insights events series is your opportunity to connect directly with employers from a range of industry sectors. These events are hosted on-campus, off-campus and online, providing flexible ways to engage.

There are a variety of drop-in sessions, skills sessions, presentations and workshops where you can explore employment opportunities, learn what's involved in employers' application processes, and discover what employers are looking for in their graduate hires. 

See our upcoming events below to gain insights into companies you're curious about - and those you've never heard of! Learn about industry expectations, current trends, and real-world challenges, helping you to make more informed career decisions. 

Employer event listing

  • KPMG Career essentials virtual series
    Don't Miss It: KPMG's Career Essentials Virtual Series 2025/26 is here!
    16:00 Tue 18 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Street Skills, Your Call.
    🌮 Grab FREE nachos and discover a career that makes a real impact! Police Now’s ‘Street Skills, Your Call’ tour is on campus - stop by to snack, chat, and explore meaningful opportunities with a top UK graduate employer.
    10:00 Mon 19 Jan 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Free Pizza and Careers Conversations on Campus Under the Law Arches
    Join Teach First, under the Law Arches for a free pizza and careers chat! We will be on hand with our free pizza cart, ready to discuss our opportunities, share advise and top tips for applying to our graduate scheme and taster programmes.
    11:00 Tue 27 Jan 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Public Sector Professional Placements 2026 @ Ofwat – The Water Industry Regulator
    Discover how you can shape the future of water. Hear from Ofwat grads, explore 2026 placement roles across the sector, and get top tips for a strong application. Join us to kick-start your career in regulation.
    17:00 Tue 27 Jan 2026
    Online
  • Spring Careers Fair 2026
    Come along to our Spring Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of firms and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 04 Feb 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Teaching Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in teaching at our Sector Insights Careers Fair. This event provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to explore pathways into the teaching profession from various training providers.
    12:00 Wed 11 Feb 2026
    Main Library Foyer
  • Pupillage Interview Workshop: with One Essex Court
    Join One Essex Court chambers for The Pupillage Interview Workshop! This will focus on how to prepare for and perform in pupillage interviews..
    17:00 Thu 12 Feb 2026
    Online
  • Careers in Sport LIVE
    Careers in Sport is heading to the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground for Careers in Sport LIVE 2026 — a dynamic event designed to open doors into the world of sport, health, and physical activity. Book your free ticket now!
    09:30 Fri 27 Feb 2026
    Off campus
  • Green Careers Fair
    Join us at the Green Careers Fair and connect directly with employers who are driving change in sustainability. Explore career paths and opportunities, and gain insights into how you can make an impact.
    11:30 Thu 19 Mar 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Shape Tomorrow with AtkinsRéalis: Engineering Net Zero
    Ready to engineer a sustainable future? Join AtkinsRéalis for an inspiring session on how YOU can help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Discover real-world projects, explore cutting-edge solutions, and see how your skills can make a global impact!
    13:00 Thu 19 Mar 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Virtual Open Evening: One Essex Court
    A series of short talks from members of One Essex Court, in relation to One Essex Court and the Commercial Bar more generally, pupillage, routes to the Bar, life as a junior tenant and the application process. Followed by Q&A.
    18:00 Wed 17 Jun 2026
    Online

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