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 Thu 22 Jan 2026
    Online
  • Capgemini Unfiltered: Campus Conversations over a free drink!
    Students are invited to an interactive pop-up experience on campus as Capgemini brings its new brand promise, Make it Real, to life. Find out more over a free cuppa at our stand at the artisan fair!
    10:00 Tue 27 Jan 2026
    University Square
  • 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
  • Volunteer as a tutor with Action Tutoring!
    We are looking for volunteers to support pupils facing disadvantage in maths or English. Do you have an hour a week to spare? Find out more!
    16:00 Wed 28 Jan 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • EY Adventure Awaits Tour!
    EY’s Adventures Await tour is back! Scan a giant map, unlock AR on your phone, explore the grid and uncover surprises. Win prizes, plant a tree and meet EY teams to chat about the opportunities available to YOU!
    10:00 Thu 29 Jan 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • EY Careers Talk (for 1st and 2nd Year students)
    An EY representative will deliver a careers talk for students, outlining opportunities, career pathways and support available. They’ll share advice on preparing for work and stay after the session to answer questions and offer guidance.
    12:00 Thu 29 Jan 2026
    Staff House
  • 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
  • Interview guidance: standing out from the crowd with Gray's Inn Chambers
    Get tips and tricks on how to prepare effectively for interviews and stand out from the crowd at this online session. You will get advice on how to present yourself in an interview setting, structure answers more effectively.
    18:00 Thu 05 Feb 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Postgrad LIVE Birmingham
    Considering a Masters or PhD? Postgrad LIVE Birmingham is your chance to speak face-to-face with universities, ask those awkward funding questions, and discover what postgrad life is really like.
    11:15 Wed 11 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
  • Initial Teacher Training Virtual Information Event: Arthur Terry SCITT
    Our Information Events are a great way to meet the team, find out about our SCITT and ask any questions you may have.
    17:00 Wed 11 Feb 2026
    Online
  • 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
  • Take a Seat with Enterprise Mobility™ – University of Birmingham
    Ready for a world-class career? Take a seat with Enterprise Mobility™ to start your journey.
    10:00 Tue 17 Feb 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • 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
  • Initial Teacher Training In-Person Information Event: Arthur Terry SCITT
    Our Information Events are a great way to meet the team, find out about our SCITT and ask any questions you may have.
    10:00 Sat 14 Mar 2026
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Gray's Inn University Advocacy Day
    Our University Advocacy Day is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career at the Bar of England and Wales.
    12:30 Sat 14 Mar 2026
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • 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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