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. 

  • 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,
    09:30 Tue 10 Jun 2025
  • Future Leaders Certificate - Company Projects June 2025 (Only open to FLC participants)
    Record attendance
    09:00 Mon 16 Jun 2025
  • UoB Xtra - KFI Global Finance Education Workshop
    Smart Money Management Workshop delivered by KFI Global in partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank. This workshop will help you work on your financial knowledge, behaviour and attitude, getting you to handle money smartly and responsibly.
    10:00 Mon 16 Jun 2025
    -- Dubai campus --
  • Top Tips for Job Searching
    Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
    12:00 Mon 16 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Get Ready for Life After Graduation – meet and greet with the Careers Service in Dubai
    Are you a final year student thinking about what's after graduation? Have a chat with the careers service and grab some free pizza!
    12:30 Mon 16 Jun 2025
    -- Dubai campus --
  • Job hunting - Top Tips for PGTs
    Top tips for searching for jobs after your postgraduate taught studies.
    14:00 Mon 16 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Discover science & technology careers in the Civil Service Fast Stream - Webinar
    Open to all students, not just those studying STEM, subjects, this webinar will give an insight into science & technology careers in the Civil Service Fast Stream. Join us!
    11:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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
  • Department for Business and Trade [DBT] Candidate Support Session for Civil Service applications
    Short text to promote the event (shows on RSS feed and student view in Careers Connect) - 'Short event summary' on booking form.
    14:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Top Tips for Creating a CV
    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.
    14:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Online
  • 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
  • Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience
    Do you already have significant professional work experience? This event is for students who have already spent 2+ years working and are looking for experienced hire roles.
    15:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
  • 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
  • The Discovery Freelancer Programme
    The Discovery Freelancer Programme
    11:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Old Gym - LG12
  • BBS Alumni Roundtable
    In this interactive round table event, you will have the opportunity to speak to BBS alumni from Business Management, Economics and Accounting & Finance. Find out about their career journey, along with advice and tips for current BBS students.
    11:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building LG18
  • Thinking of doing a PhD after graduation? Explore reasons funding and network with current PhDs
    Explore why do a PhD, sources of funding and ask current PhDs any questions you may have.
    12:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Learning Centre UG05
  • 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
  • How to make the most of your summer: work experience and beyond
    Looking for work experience for the summer and beyond? This session will provide you with information on how you can search and find different types of work experience and what you can do with your summer if you haven't found an opportunity.
    14:00 Wed 18 Jun 2025
    Online
  • 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
  • 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.
    11:00 Thu 19 Jun 2025
    Online
  • 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
  • Festival of Innovation
    Celebrate UoB Xtra and our 125 anniversary at our Festival of innovation!
    10:30 Fri 20 Jun 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building, Lecture Theatre 2
  • 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.
    12:00 Fri 20 Jun 2025
    Online
  • 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
  • Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
    Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
    12:00 Mon 23 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Community Organising: How you can make change happen
    It's easy to feel as though we have no ability to influence the world around us, but you have the capacity to change more than you might realise. Learn how you can drive change and tap into people power. This workshop is delivered by Citizens UK.
    14:00 Mon 23 Jun 2025
    To be confirmed
  • Promoting your Postgrad Skills in Job Applications
    Top tips for articulating the skills developed through your postgrad studies in your job applications.
    12:00 Tue 24 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Lego Labs: Agile Project Management Workshop with RedHat
    RedHat (an IBM owned company) will be running a 3.5 hour in-person practical training session using Lego to give you a comprehensive introduction to agile project management, what’s the theory behind the methodology and how to put it into practice.
    13:30 Tue 24 Jun 2025
    Please see event details for location
  • 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.
    14:00 Tue 24 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Postgraduate Professional Development Award: Completing your Portfolio
    This session is designed to support students who have been working towards the Postgraduate Professional Development Award to complete their portfolio before submitting it.
    12:00 Wed 25 Jun 2025
    Online
  • LEGO Play: Creativity with B-Enterprising
    If you want to have fun, meet new people and get creative with LEGO, this is a fantastic workshop for you to get involved in...
    16:00 Wed 25 Jun 2025
    Old Gymnasium LG06
  • Postgraduate alumni panel
    Join us for a postgraduate alumni panel where recent graduates share their experience, insights and advice. Take the opportunity to ask questions, and connect with those who’ve been where you are now.
    16:00 Wed 25 Jun 2025
    Business School G12 (University House)
  • Top Tips for using LinkedIn
    Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using this social media tool in your job search.
    11:00 Thu 26 Jun 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 27 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Web Dev & Design Summer Upskilling webinar series with FDM
    Make your mark on the World Wide Web with guidance from FDM! Perfect for beginners excited to explore web development and design, this immersive interactive virtual workshop will help you build your very own webpage.
    10:00 Mon 30 Jun 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Postgraduate Professional Development Award: Completing your Portfolio
    This session is designed to support students who have been working towards the Postgraduate Professional Development Award to complete their portfolio before submitting it.
    13:00 Wed 06 Aug 2025
    Online

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