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 Birmingham Award explained (Online)
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for students. Come along to this session to find out everything you need to know about the award.
    14:00 Thu 03 Apr 2025
    Online
  • 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 Fri 04 Apr 2025
    Online
  • An Introduction to The Birmingham Project (Info session)
    The Birmingham Project is open to first year undergraduates. This sess
    14:00 Wed 09 Apr 2025
    Online
  • JLR Virtual Spring Insights Programme
    Join us for the JLR Spring Insights Programme, a two-day virtual experience designed to give university students a comprehensive look into the diverse career paths available within our global company.
    10:00 Wed 16 Apr 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • An Introduction to The Birmingham Project (Info session)
    The Birmingham Project is open to first year undergraduates.
    14:00 Wed 07 May 2025
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 1
  • The Birmingham Award Drop in Clinic (on campus)
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for undergraduate students. The Birmingham Award team will be on hand to help guide you through your award and help with any troubleshooting.
    12:00 Thu 08 May 2025
    -- Main Library - Consultation Room (Ground floor) --
  • Writing academic job applications: tips tutorial
    Get tips on writing effective academic job applications and avoiding common mistakes.
    11:00 Fri 09 May 2025
    Online
  • Academia in the UK - The Bigger Picture
    Gain greater understanding of the wider higher education landscape in the UK, and how to use this to gain an edge in applications and interviews.
    13:00 Wed 14 May 2025
    Online
  • Discover 'Academic Adjacent' and 'Alt-Ac' Careers: Panel Event
    Meet PGR alumni working in a range of 'academic adjacent' roles in higher education, as well as 'alternative' academic routes beyond full-time academic positions.
    14:00 Tue 20 May 2025
    Online
  • Preparing for Academic Interviews: tips and techniques
    Get top tips on what to expect and how to prepare for academic job interviews.
    13:00 Tue 27 May 2025
    Online
  • Postgraduate Pathways: Sector Success in Research
    A carousel networking event focused towards the postgraduate community to gain an insight into four organisation's experiences of the research sector.
    14:00 Thu 29 May 2025
    Alan Walters Building – Room G11 (Ground Floor)
  • 'In the Business of Ideas': Using Entrepreneurial Thinking to Stand Out in Academia
    Pick up tips on how taking an enterprising approach to your research can help you to get ahead in your academic career.
    11:00 Wed 04 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Careers Network's Garden Party
    Come and enjoy Careers Network's Garden Party in the Green Heart!
    11:00 Mon 09 Jun 2025
    Green Heart (outside Cuore)
  • Innovate for Impact Week
    Are you ready to make a difference? To create ideas that could change yours and others lives? If so, then Innovate for Impact Week is an opportunity not to be missed. Join forces with fellow students and academics to tackle real-world challenges,
    09:00 Tue 10 Jun 2025
  • Explore Careers Beyond Academia for STEM PGRs & ECRs
    Hear from a range of former PGRs and ECRs now working in a variety of different industries and kick-start your exploration of career options beyond academia.
    09:15 Tue 10 Jun 2025
    Edgbaston Park Hotel, 53 Edgbaston Park Road
  • Glow Up: Invest in future you edition!
    It's time for your 2025 Glow Up: Invest in future you edition!
    14:00 Tue 10 Jun 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building, Lecture Theatre 1
  • How to Kickstart your Graduate Journey
    How to Kickstart your Graduate Career Journey will be a 2 part event. Part 1 will be a myth-busting session on graduate employability; Part 2 will be an opportunity for students to review live vacancies that we have found, and to get expert guidance
    11:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    To be confirmed
  • Ten Talks: The Future of Healthcare
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    11:30 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Lecture Theatre, Physics West
  • Ten Talks: Our Digital Futures
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    15:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Lecture Theatre, Physics West
  • The Discovery Freelancer Programme
    The Discovery Freelancer Programme
    11:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Old Gym - LG12
  • Barclays - Virtual Employer Presentation
    Step into Barclays, a place where individuality is celebrated and innovation meets impact. We’re not just about numbers; we’re about you – your passions, ideas and curiosity.
    11:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Ten Talks: Evolution and Education - from dinosaurs to digital debates
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    13:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Muirhead Tower, Room G15
  • Ten Talks: Energy, the Universe, and Evolving Perspectives
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    15:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Muirhead Tower, Room G15
  • Ten Talks: Europe’s Future - navigating Trumpism, gender, and generational divides
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    13:00 Thu 19 Jun 2025
    Muirhead Tower, Room G15
  • Level Up with LinkedIn Learning
    Discover how to access your free UoB LinkedIn Learning account and explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace. Hear from fellow students how LinkedIn Learning has made a difference for them.
    10:30 Mon 23 Jun 2025
    Online

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