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

  • The Skills Workshop - Autumn webinar programme
    This is your opportunity to meet industry professionals and hear about their personal journeys.  Increase your understanding about each firm, its working culture and opportunities.  Gain valuable insights you need to be successful during interviews.
    13:00 Tue 09 Sept 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Join Capgemini This September - for free food, professional head shots and career insights!
    Free Food, Pro Headshots & Career Vibes – Join Capgemini This September!
    16:00 Wed 10 Sept 2025
    Off campus
  • Birmingham Careers Fair by The UK Careers Fair
    Looking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Birmingham on Friday 26th September. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Birmingham Careers Fair.
    10:00 Fri 26 Sept 2025
    Off campus
  • J.P. Morgan EmployAbility Insight Day 2025
    Join us, in person, at JP Morgan's offices in London for our J.P. Morgan EmployAbility Insight Day 2025. Bookings will close when maximum numbers are reached. Don't miss out and book today! Reasonable, pre-agreed expenses will be covered.
    13:00 Fri 26 Sept 2025
    Off campus
  • Meet UBS | In the Midlands (Birmingham)
    Interested in breaking into the financial industry but can't decide on a field? Come along to our event!  We'll touch on everything from investment banking, asset and wealth management to finance and even tech! 
    17:30 Thu 02 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Autumn Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Autumn Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Barclays Presentation Virtual Event
    At Barclays, we’re a community of people who care — about your ambitions, your development, and our future together. ws on RSS feed and student view in Careers Connect). Join us to hear about our careers!
    15:00 Thu 09 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Gray's Inn University Advocacy Day
    Apply before 9th September to attend Gray's Inn University Advocacy Day and find out more about the profession!
    12:30 Sat 11 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Water Resources Careers Talk with the Environment Agency
    This is a talk to introduce careers in Water Resources at the Environment Agency. We will give an overview of the organisation and discuss the variety of roles in Water Resources. We will have time to answer your questions too!
    12:30 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • ICAS Careers Fair
    Join ICAS to discover the ICAS Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and meet industry-leading employers offering graduate opportunities, so you can earn while you learn. This online event allows you to explore the various routes and opportunities
    13:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • Coffee and Chat with a Newton Consultant
    Come and meet our consultants on campus and grab a free coffee! We’ll be available to answer all your questions about our graduate roles, life at Newton, and the application process. We look forward to meeting you!
    09:30 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Public Sector Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in the public sector at our Sector Insights Careers Fair. Explore various career paths and learn about job and work experience opportunities within the UK public sector.
    12:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Staff House, first floor, Café Aroma
  • Who is Roche & what opportunities do we have for you?
    Who are Roche, what do we do? Hear from current and past placement students and students on our graduate scheme and hear about future opportunities.
    14:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Pizza and Careers chats with Teach First
    Join Teach First, under the Law Arches for a free pizza and careers chats! We will be on hand with our Pizza cart, ready to discuss our opportunities, share advise and top tips for applying to our graduate scheme and taster programmes.  
    10:30 Thu 16 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • STEM Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our STEM Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Business Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Business Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Introduction to Alphasights - springboard your commercial career
    ​​Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial position where you can drive results from day one? Join our Introduction to AlphaSights session to get an insight into our industry and the heights to which a commercial career can take you.
    12:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • STEM Women Graduate Careers Event Insights (Physical, Virtual or Hybrid, employer registering)
    Ready to Launch Your STEM Career? Join the Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event and connect with the future you’ve been working toward.
    13:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Off campus
  • Law Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Law Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    12:30 Wed 12 Nov 2025
    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
    University of Birmingham, Room TBC

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