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Wed 18th March

boy at laptop Careers Drop-Ins (Online)
8:30am - 9:30am
Online
A chance to access personalised, on-the-spot support without the need for an appointment.
Two students working on laptops together Building a marketing career in China: Employer insights and career pathways
11am - noon
Online
Join this webinar to learn more about marketing careers in China, including insights from Olivia Shao, Marketing and Communications Director of Savills China, who manages their national team. This session will be delivered in Mandarin.
A student holding a phone Talk to employers about visas and find sponsored jobs
2pm - 3pm
Online
Are you an international student who feels unsure when employers ask about visas? This online session will help you learn what to say. We’ll explain common concerns and show you how to answer with confidence. Open to all international students.
Three students walk downstairs What Is a green career? Networking with green graduates
3:30pm - 5pm
Noble Room, Staff House
Curious about what a green career actually looks like in the real world? Join our relaxed, myth‑busting event with alumni who are making a real impact through sustainability, climate action, low‑carbon innovation and environmentally responsible work.

Thu 19th March

Empty lecture theatre seating What does a career in corporate sustainability look like?
9am - 10am
Room UG09, Murray Learning Centre
Join us for this insight into corporate sustainability from UoB alumni, Luke Wheeler, of Accenture.
Two students smile and pose in the Great Hall Green Careers & Suppliers Fair: low traffic time
11:30am - noon
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
To ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully with potential employers, UoB staff and volunteer groups, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting.
A crowd at a fair in the Great Hall Green Careers & Suppliers Fair
noon - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Join us at the Green Careers & Suppliers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, identify volunteering and work experience opportunities, find out about our sustainable suppliers and connect with professionals driving change.
Students working on laptops in a study space Shape Tomorrow with AtkinsRéalis: Engineering Net Zero
1pm - 2pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Ready to engineer a sustainable future? Join AtkinsRéalis for an inspiring session on how YOU can help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Discover real-world projects, explore cutting-edge solutions, and see how your skills can make a global impact!
Three people stand in conversation Women in Sustainability: Pathways into sustainability careers
2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an interactive session open to all students interested in careers in sustainability. Hear from women working in sustainability-focused roles about their personal career journeys, insights into different pathways, and practical advice.

Wed 25th March

A student and staff member chat at a small table with a laptop Careers Network disability support drop-ins
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Room LG09, Old Gym
Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience? With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers can support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.

Thu 26th March

Image of students in a seminar room listening to a presenter at the front Self-Employment: Is It for me?
1pm - 3pm
Online
Introduces the opportunities, skills and challenges involved in self-employment and start-up in the UK, and how Careers Network can help you. We'll also be joined by a UoB graduate who will share their self-employment journey.

Tue 28th April

Image of a student smiling whilst taking part in a group activity Design Your PhD: Making Your Doctorate Work for You
1pm - 4:30pm
Westmere House Seminar Room
How can you get what you want from your Birmingham PhD? This workshop aims to help you navigate this, and set you up for success both during and beyond your time at Birmingham: whatever ‘success’ means for you.

Wed 13th May

Image of Vitae's researcher development framework showing how a researcher needs to work to develop themselves as a researcher Building Your Academic Profile During Your PhD: Training & Development Showcase
11am - 12:30pm
Online
Discover key things that you can do during your PhD to develop your academic profile, all based around free training and development initiatives run by the University of Birmingham.

Tue 19th May

Image of a student smiling looking at a laptop Writing academic job applications: tips tutorial
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Learn more about how to write effective academic job applications and understand what academic hiring panels look for at this online seminar.

Wed 27th May

Four people sat behind a long table as if on an interview panel Preparing for Academic Interviews: tips and techniques
1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Understand what to expect in a typical interview for an early-career academic job in the UK, plus how to prepare and perform effectively.

Tue 2nd June

Image of a student looking thoughtful using a laptop Preparing postdoc funding and fellowship applications: practical tips for PGRs
noon - 1:30pm
Online
Get practical tips on how to write a strong research funding or fellowship application, identify fellowships, and ask questions to current academics who hold various postdoctoral fellowships.

Mon 8th June

Students sat on a wall chatting Capgemini Community Challenge
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
Off campus
The Capgemini Community Challenge is one of the most exciting opportunities on offer to undergraduates at Birmingham Business School. It is an immersive consultancy experience like no other.
Two student pose holding ice creams Careers on the Green
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
Green Heart
The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.
Two students sat outside looking at a tablet together Masters Consultancy Challenge
8th June midnight - 26th June midnight
On campus
Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing in this intensive 3-week programme exclusively for Postgraduate Taught students. Discover consultancy with hands on experience - apply by 3 May!
A crowd of students sat round tables in the Great Hall The Birmingham Project
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
On campus
Build your teamwork and enterprise skills with an exciting one-week challenge for first year undergrads, developing innovative solutions to social or environmental issues in small groups with students from across campus. Enrol from 6 April 2026.

Mon 15th June

Three students walking down a staircase Impact Challenge
15th June midnight - 19th June midnight
On campus
Work with employers to solve real-life problems and have the chance to learn and see first-hand how an organisation operates and how you can make an impact to their business! Check your eligibility and apply by 16 April.
Three students working at a picnic table Introduction to the Birmingham Award with Distinction - Postgraduate
1pm - 2pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
Explore our flexible programme designed exclusively for postgraduate taught students to support your professional development alongside your unique circumstances, interests and, career stage.
A student working on a laptop Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience
3pm - 5:30pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.

Tue 16th June

A student smiling at a table Job Hunting: Top tips for PGTs
noon - 1:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
If you're starting to think about job hunting after your Masters or postgraduate taught programme, make sure to join Careers Network for this top tips session, a masterclass for the Birmingham Award.

Mon 22nd June

Two students looking at a leaflet together Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters
11am - 12:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.

Wed 24th June

Two people in conversation Promoting your postgrad skills in applications
1pm - 2:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.
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