Careers Network events

Our broad programme of events covers all your careers needs, from help with making career choices to meeting employers and succeeding in your job applications. Filter using the menu or scroll down to see all events. 

Careers Network events

Please use your UoB student or graduate Careers Connect account to access full details of these events. 

  • The UK Careers Fair
    Looking for a Career? The UK Careers Fair returns for you to meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies. With nationwide events there will be one local to you!
    10:00 Wed 03 Jun 2026
    Off campus ,Off campus
  • Legal Cheek In Person Law Fair - various locations
    Join Legal Cheek for their in person Law Fairs across the country this Autumn - check the link to see the location and date for you!
    14:00 Wed 09 Sept 2026
    Off campus ,Off campus
  • CAREERS NETWORK DUBAI: DROP-INS
    Time to ask quick careers questions and get answers on the spot — no appointment needed.
    10:00 Tue 29 Sept 2026
    Dubai Campus Student Hub,Dubai Campus Student Hub
  • Arup Early Careers Events UK and Ireland hybrid events series
    Join us at our Early Careers events for undergraduates and Master's students where you'll have the opportunity to hear from a range of members across our business.
    17:30 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Hybrid event,Hybrid event
  • Measurement in the Real World - InstMC Webinar (4-part Series)
    How do we know a measurement is right and why does it matter? Join this four‑part lunchtime webinar series from the InstMC Measurement Special Interest Group (M‑SIG) explores how measurement shows up in everyday engineering decisions.
    14:00 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Festival of Law by Targetjobs: Black Excellence
    It’s back! For a second year running, from September to November 2026, we’re hosting the Festival of Law. It’s a series of 8 exclusive in-person and virtual networking and insight events helping aspiring solicitors gain insight and succeed!
    10:30 Fri 09 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Your UK Career Plan (International Students)
    For international students and graduates only. Learn how UK job applications work, when to apply, what employers want, and how to talk about your visa.
    13:00 Mon 12 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • How to break into consulting: a guide for university students on AI, skills, applications and interviews.
    A recruiter from the consultancy sector on what firms really look for, and how to get through the process. THIS SESSION IS ON MONDAY 12th OCTOBER 2026, IN ROOM 0410, AND WILL START AT 4:30PM GST (UAE) / 1:30PM BST (UK)
    14:00 Mon 12 Oct 2026
    Room 0410, Dubai campus,Room 0410, Dubai campus
  • Are you ready to be a Shaper of the future?
    Whether you're looking for a summer internship, industrial placement, graduate opportunity or simply want to learn more about EY, come along and meet the EY team.
    09:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Ready to shape your future with confidence?
    Join the EY Early Careers team for an interactive session designed to help you get to know EY and explore where our early careers programmes could take you.
    13:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Aston Webb G33,Aston Webb G33
  • PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Career Changers
    If you’re a Postgraduate student considering a career change, this session is for you.
    13:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • CAREERS NETWORK DUBAI: Online Recruitment Essentials - ATS, Forms and AI Screening
    How applications get filtered before a human sees them, and how to get through. SESSION STARTS AT 2PM BST (UK) / 5PM GST (UAE)
    14:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Room 0209, Dubai campus,Room 0209, Dubai campus
  • Business for Non-Business: How Students from Any Degree Can Build a Business Career
    Interested in a business career but not studying a Business degree? Hear from professionals and graduates working across business functions and graduate schemes, gain industry insights, and learn how to turn your degree into a business career.
    15:30 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Staff House, Noble Room,Staff House, Noble Room
  • Considering Law without a Law Degree
    Think a law degree is the only route into the legal profession? Think again. Join Council member Sarah Lee, former partner at a leading international law firm, as she explores how graduates from any discipline can build successful career.
    16:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Alan Walters Building – Room G11 (Ground Floor) ,Alan Walters Building – Room G11 (Ground Floor)
  • Kainos Virtual Information Session: Explore Early Careers Opportunities
    virtual information session to learn about our upcoming roles, recruitment process, application tips, and life at Kainos
    16:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Career Developers
    If you’re a postgraduate hoping to progress in your current career, this session is for you.
    16:30 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Introduction to the Birmingham Award for Postgraduates
    Come along to find out more about how the Birmingham Award works for Postgraduates.
    10:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Nuffield G13,Nuffield G13
  • Low traffic time - STEM Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the STEM Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • STEM Careers Fair 2026
    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 14 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    12:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • How to: Find Volunteering & Part-Time Work
    This session will provide you with information on the types of informal work experience opportunities available and the value of getting involved with your university and local communities to start developing your work experience portfolio
    13:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    13:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Student Enterprise Day 2026
    The Student Enterprise Day 2026 – Might be of interest… But spaces are limited. What is it? An informal, in person, multi-year, multidisciplinary enterprise event… Full on FUN!
    14:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Winnifred Hackett Building - B05,Winnifred Hackett Building - B05
  • HSBC Business Challenge (Exclusive event for BBS students only)
    Tackle real banking challenges, pitch ideas, and meet HSBC recruiters in this fast‑paced interactive session designed to help you explore career pathways and gain valuable experience.
    14:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    University House, Room 108,University House, Room 108
  • Introduction to the Birmingham Award for Postgraduates
    Come along to find out more about how the Birmingham Award works for Postgraduates.
    15:00 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Macfarlanes Roadshow
    Macfarlanes invite you to drop by to 'Pick n' Mix' your future in law!
    10:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Your Path to BCG and Strategy Consulting
    BCG will share a walkthrough of what strategy consulting is, who BCG are and how you can get involved.
    10:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    University House - Room 110,University House - Room 110
  • The Birmingham Award: For College of Medicine and Health (Online)
    A guide to The Birmingham Award. This session is designed for College of Medicine and Health students but open to all.
    11:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description
  • How to: Find internships and Placements
    Interested in understanding how to find internships and placements? Look no further!
    12:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
  • Insight into the Pharmaceutical Sector
    Are you interested in the pharmaceutical industry and curious about the diverse career opportunities it offers? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring professionals from various sectors of the pharmaceutical world.
    12:30 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • How to: Find internships and placements
    This session will provide you with information on how you can search and find internships and placements.
    13:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • (not so) Artificial Intelligence: Making AI work for you, your skills and your career
    Learn about the essential ‘human’ skills that employers value, gain confidence in using Generative AI prompts
    13:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Learning Centre LG12,Learning Centre LG12
  • CAREERS NETWORK DUBAI: Application Clinic - Platforms and Live Support
    Explore the platforms and work on a real application, with someone on hand to ask. SESSION STARTS AT 2PM BST (UK) / 5PM GST (UAE)
    14:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Room 0208, Dubai campus,Room 0208, Dubai campus
  • "Foundations": Construction Law Training webinar 3
    "Foundations" is a free training programme suitable for students seeking an introduction to construction law in England and Wales. The programme will run across five Thursday afternoon sessions, covering core areas of practice.
    14:30 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • Advocacy Skills Talk and Q&A with One Essex Court Chambers
    One Essex Court Women at the Commercial Bar Insight series: Advocacy Skills Talk and Q&A 2026
    17:00 Thu 15 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Hong Kong Talent Engage London Career Fair
    Hong Kong Talent Engage, is organizing a London Career Fair on October 17-18, 2026, at QEII Centre, Westminster, London, aimed at connecting UK candidates with employers from Hong Kong.
    10:30 Sat 17 Oct 2026
    Off campus ,Off campus
  • AllAboutLaw - Virtual Law Fair
    Step inside commercial law at the online Virtual Law Fair from AllAboutLaw. Over 60 Events over 5 days from 19-23 October 2026 partnered with top Law Firms. For All Years
    09:00 Mon 19 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Coffee and Careers with Teach First Under the Law Arches
    Join Teach First, under the Law Arches for a free coffee and careers chat! We will be on hand with our free hot drinks cart, ready to discuss our opportunities and top tips for applying to our Times Top 20 graduate scheme and Taster Programme.
    10:00 Mon 19 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
    Careers fair introducing graduate employers to women studying STEM in Birmingham.
    13:30 Mon 19 Oct 2026
    Off campus ,Off campus

If you have accessibility requirements that might affect your ability to attend or participate in a Careers Network event, please contact us with details of any adjustments or support you require in order to participate in the event, and we will pass this information on to the event organiser who will do everything they can to accommodate these adjustments.

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