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
  • 🚀 Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series – Now Live!
    Whether Gowling WLG is your future firm or you're simply curious, this event series is your chance to boost your commercial awareness and connect with the people shaping the legal world. Join us!
    11:00 Thu 02 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Early Careers Connect events series with BP
    Join us at our virtual sessions – we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping , Business, Engineering and Science, as well as sessions providing insights into the recruitment process.
    12:00 Mon 06 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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
  • How to secure internships and graduate opportunities with HSBC
    HSBC are hosting an on-campus panel session, where you’ll get behind-the-scenes insight into the application process, tips on how to stand out regardless of your degree background, and first-hand stories of what it’s like to be part of the team.
    15:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Law Building - Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2 -115)
  • BCG Spain in the UK (Virtual Event)
    Want to discover what it's like to work at BCG Spain and learn more about the opportunities offered by one of the world's leading strategy consulting firms? Join us for this spanish language session to find out!
    17:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • BTF'25 conference London
    BTF 2025 is where, over 3 stages, 150+ industry leaders who actively shape the future of technology, innovation, media, and culture, come together to share insights and connect with professionals across the tech landscape.
    09:00 Thu 09 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • 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)
  • How to: get a 12 month placement - facilitated by Enterprise Mobility
    Want a 12 month placement? Build your knowledge. Find out how you can prepare for making applications and interviews, so you can apply with confidence to any organisation. Get the lowdown from a recruiter who offers 12 month placements.
    10:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Education, G33
  • Meet PwC at University of Birmingham -drop in event!
    This autumn, we'll be touring universities across the UK, hoping to connect with as many of you as possible!
    11:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • PwC Skills Session: Navigating the Future Workplace with AI
    This is an exclusive PwC skills session that focuses on helping students to navigate the use of AI with their future employer. This session is designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the evolving business environment
    15:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Aston Webb WG12
  • DB Insight: Exploring Careers in Deutsche Bank’s Birmingham Infrastructure Divisions
    DB Insight: Exploring Careers in Deutsche Bank’s Birmingham Infrastructure Divisions with an visit to our Birmingham office.
    16:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Forvis Mazars Dutch Pancakes Event
    Forvis Mazars are coming to campus - and they’re ready to meet you! 🚀
    10:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • 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
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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
  • Solving Complex Problems: Case Study and Data Communication Skills with Newton Consulting Ltd
    Want to stand out in consulting interviews? Join us for an interactive skills session where you’ll sharpen two essential consulting interview skills: cracking a case study and communicating data with confidence.
    16:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Aston Webb G33
  • 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)
  • Women at the Bar: Advocacy Skills Talk and Q&A with One Essex Court Chambers
    The Advocacy Skills Talk and Q&A event will include a talk on advocacy skills, and the opportunity in the Q&A to ask questions a panel of female members of Chambers: about advocacy but also more broadly about pupillage, applications, and work.
    17:00 Thu 16 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Discover Deloitte- Graduate Insight Evening Birmingham City Centre
    We are delighted to invite you to Discover Deloitte: Graduate Insight Evening at our Birmingham offices!
    17:45 Mon 20 Oct 2025
    Off campus
  • Discover Goldman Sachs in Birmingham: Insight into Legal and Compliance
    Discover Goldman Sachs: Insight into Legal & Compliance in person event!
    16:00 Tue 21 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • 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
  • Cornerstone Research Analyst and Summer Analyst Presentation
    Discover information on the analyst role, including background on the firm, our values, culture and how to apply, as well as a case introduction demonstrating the types of cases analysts work on.
    18:00 Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Cornerstone Research Analyst and Summer Analyst online presentation
    These sessions will include information on the analyst role, including background on the firm, our values, culture and how to apply, as well as a case introduction demonstrating the types of cases analysts work on.
    18:00 Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Top Tips for Graduate Applications and Meet Ambassadors with Teach First!
    Come along to this session, to gain some top tips for making graduate applications and find out what a Times Top Graduate Employer really looks for. We will cover top tips for answering competency-based questions, how to stand out during each stage!
    12:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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
    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
  • You’ve Graduated: What Next? webinar with AGCAS
    Kick-start your graduate career! Connect with graduate employers, gain insider tips, and boost your job search in our live, interactive webinar.
    10:00 Tue 04 Nov 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • University of Law Coffee Cart drop in
    Come visit our coffee cart is to see what PG courses we offer at the University of Law - we would love to see you!
    12:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) EmployAbility virtual Insight Day 2025
    Are you interested in a career in financial services? Do you want to find out more and get a head start? If this sounds familiar then you need to attend the FCA EmployAbility virtual Insight Day!
    13:30 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Online
  • The Art of Negotiation Workshop with Alphasights
    ​​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.
    14:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Deadline for Sustainathon 2025 submission Tata Consultlancy
    Be the change: Open now (for final submission on 10th November) TCS are inviting university students across the UK & Ireland to join us for a sprint engagement to come up with creative and innovative sustainability solutions to real-world challenges.
    16:00 Mon 10 Nov 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Engineering a better future with Sulzer!
    Learn how our cutting-edge technologies and global expertise are driving innovation across industries and discover how you can get involved in our future through our Early Careers Programmes!
    10:00 Tue 11 Nov 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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