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
  • Festival of Law by Targetjobs: Self-Made in Law
    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 02 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Discover bp at our Early Careers Virtual Event Series: Life@BP
    Join our virtual early careers connect sessions –we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping, Business, Engineering and Science, and also sessions providing insights into the recruitment process stages.
    13:00 Mon 05 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Career Starters
    If you’re a new Postgraduate Taught student and you’re still figuring out your future, this session is for you.
    13:00 Mon 05 Oct 2026
    University House, Room G07 (Business School),University House, Room G07 (Business School)
  • How to think like a recruiter
    Learn how to analyse and decode job advertisements to create impactful applications
    09:30 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Teaching and Learning Building 202,Teaching and Learning Building 202
  • Deloitte: Meet your Future Activation
    Visit us on campus to meet Deloitte colleagues and participate in our activation experience. Our interactive campus activation is designed to inspire you, helping you connect with Deloitte’s values, culture and people.
    10:30 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • How to: Turn your work experience into your next opportunity
    You've completed your work experience, now what? We are here to help you reflect on your internship or recent work experience and learn how to confidently articulate what you’ve gained from it to impress graduate employers.
    11:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Careers Support for Postgraduate Researchers: An Introduction
    Get an introduction to the online careers resources, upcoming events, and other careers support you can access as a PGR.
    12:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Disability, Careers and Me drop in
    Discover how your disability can be supported throughout your career journey. Our advisers can help you explore opportunities, adjustments, placements and support, building confidence and strong foundations for your future career.
    13:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Frankland Building G5,Frankland Building G5
  • Discover bp at our Early Careers Virtual Event Series: application & assessment overview
    Join our virtual early careers connect sessions –we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping, Business, Engineering and Science, and also sessions providing insights into the recruitment process stages.
    13:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • RECAP - CAREERS NETWORK DUBAI: Introduction to the UAE Labour Market
    Session to understand how the UAE job market operates and how to navigate it. EVENT IS AT 2PM BST (UK) / 5PM GST (UAE)
    14:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Room 0208, Dubai campus,Room 0208, Dubai campus
  • PWC: Navigating the selection process with confidence
    Whether you're just beginning to consider your career options or are ready to dive into our application process, this event is the ideal starting point to understand what it takes to join PwC and what to expect from our selection process.
    15:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • POV: Life as a Linklaters Trainee - An Immersive Workshop (Birmingham)
    Step into the shoes of a Linklaters Trainee Solicitor in this immersive, one-of-a-kind workshop.
    15:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Sport & Exercise Science Atrium,Sport & Exercise Science Atrium
  • Deloitte Consulting Industrial Placement Scheme, commencing in September 2027 webinar
    We would like to invite your second-year students to attend our upcoming virtual information sessions for the Deloitte Consulting Industrial Placement Scheme, commencing in September 2027.
    17:00 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • 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
  • Alumni Networking Breakfast @ Autumn Careers Fair
    Join your Careers Network team and your fellow alumni for a networking breakfast, before heading over to the Autumn Careers Fair
    09:30 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Low traffic time - Autumn Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the Autumn Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Autumn Careers Fair 2026
    Come along to our Autumn 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 07 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 07 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • International Hub @ Autumn Careers Fair
    Are you an international student interested in the careers and employability support at Birmingham? Visit the International Hub @ the Autumn Careers Fair to discover the tailored events, programmes and opportunities available to you.
    11:00 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    Beale Room (G32), opposite the Aston Webb Student Hub,Beale Room (G32), opposite the Aston Webb Student Hub
  • 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 07 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Discover bp at our Early Careers Virtual Event Series: subsurface
    Join our virtual early careers connect sessions –we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping, Business, Engineering and Science, and also sessions providing insights into the recruitment process stages.
    13:00 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • 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
  • International Student Event: Careers Support and Opportunities for You
    Are you an international student? Then you're invited! Join us for a series of short talks to discover the careers support, resources and opportunities available to you at UoB.
    14:00 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    Aston Webb, WG5,Aston Webb, WG5
  • PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Aspiring Researchers
    If you’re a Postgraduate Taught student considering a PhD and/or a career in research, this session is for you.
    15:00 Wed 07 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Capgemini: Your Unfiltered Future
    Sometimes seeing things from a different angle changes everything. See your future. Unfiltered. Through authentic stories and interactive experiences, students will gain a fresh perspective on careers at Capgemini.
    10:00 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Guild of Students ,Guild of Students
  • Discover a Career in Actuarial (Pensions) Consulting with XPS Group
    Join XPS Group for an exclusive insight session exploring careers in actuarial consulting and the opportunities available within one of the UK's leading pensions and investment consultancies.
    11:00 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    University House Room 204,University House Room 204
  • The Birmingham Award Explained (Lecture)
    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 and how it can help you.
    11:30 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Old Gym - LG12,Old Gym - LG12
  • University Advocacy Day at Gray's Inn
    University Advocacy Day with Gray's Inn - join us to hone your advocacy skills and start your career at the Bar!
    12:30 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer),Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • How to get started with work experience
    Seek work experience? No problem. Get advice and tips on how you can get started with finding work experience, making the most of your time at University.
    13:00 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Learning Centre UG09,Learning Centre UG09
  • Discover bp at our Early Careers Virtual Event Series: Digital
    Join our virtual early careers connect sessions –we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping, Business, Engineering and Science, and also sessions providing insights into the recruitment process stages.
    13:00 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair 2026
    The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair 2026 takes place on Thursday 8 October from 2-5pm. Applications to attend are now open!
    14:00 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • CAREERS NETWORK DUBAI: Skills, Strengths and Sector Mapping Audit
    Map what you are good at against the sectors that need it, and leave with a shortlist. SESSION STARTS AT 2PM BST (UK) / 5PM GST (UAE)
    14:00 Thu 08 Oct 2026
    Room 0209, Dubai campus,Room 0209, Dubai campus
  • "Foundations": Construction Law Training webinar 2
    "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 08 Oct 2026
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • 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
    -- Dubai campus --,-- 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)

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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