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Tue 21st October

A student in a lecture theatre PGR Careers beyond academia: How to research your options
3pm - 4pm
Online
Join PGR Careers Adviser Holly for a quick introduction to strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia.

Wed 22nd October

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop What can I do with a Masters degree?
1pm - 2:30pm
Online
If you’re not sure what your options are for after your postgraduate taught degree, this webinar is for you. You will learn techniques to identify career options linked to your studies as well as broader options beyond your degree discipline.
A crowd at a fair in the Great Hall STEM Careers Fair 2025
1:30pm - 6pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Explore diverse career opportunities, gain insights into different industries, and network with potential employers at our STEM Careers Fair.
A student walks through a fair in the Great Hall STEM Careers Fair 2025: low traffic time
1:30pm - 2pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Explore our STEM Careers Fair in a less busy setting with this 30 minute bookable slot before the main event. This is ideal for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.

Mon 27th October

A student chats to a staff member Should I do a PhD?
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Doing a PhD is a big commitment - intellectually, personally and financially. Hear from a panel of Careers Network staff and current PhD students about the highs and lows of what a PhD involves.

Wed 29th October

Two exhibitors speak to a student in the Great Hall Business Careers Fair 2025
2:30pm - 7pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
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 - open to all students.
A staff member speaks to a student at a stall Business Careers Fair 2025: low traffic time
2:30pm - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Explore the Business Careers Fair in a less busy environment with this 30 minute bookable slot before the main event starts. This is ideal for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with

Thu 30th October

A student works on a laptop UK Work Visas: What you need to know
8pm - 9:30pm
Online
Are you an international student or graduate considering work opportunities in the UK? Join us for an informative session on UK work visas delivered by Paragon Law, a specialist immigration law firm based in the UK.

Tue 4th November

A student in a lecture theatre Job hunting within & beyond academia: tips for postgrads
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Postgraduate students, this session is designed to help you develop an effective approach to job hunting both within and beyond academia. Open to all postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.

Thu 6th November

Three students walk under Old Joe, chatting Coffee and Chat with a Newton Consultant
1:30pm - 7pm
Under the arches, Law Building
Meet Newton Consultants to find out more about careers in consulting, and grab a free coffee!

Mon 10th November

Three students chat in a coffee shop Your UK career plan
6pm - 7pm
Online
International students, learn how UK job applications work, when to apply, what employers want, and how to talk about your visa.

Wed 12th November

A crowd of students move between stalls in the Great Hall Law Careers Fair 2025
4:30pm - 7pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Our Law Careers Fair fair offers a unique platform for you to explore diverse career opportunities, gain insights into different industries, and network with potential employers.
A student walks through a fair in the Great Hall Law Careers Fair 2025: low traffic hour
4:30pm - 5pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers at our Law Careers Fair.
A student working in a notebook Making job applications beyond academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRs
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Learn more about the key differences between academic and non-academic CVs / applications and how to write CVs, cover letter and 'supporting statements' for jobs in sectors other than academia in this interactive webinar.

Tue 18th November

A student and staff member chat Understanding the job market for experienced hires
5pm - 6pm
Online
Want to find out more about the job market for experienced hires? If you've already got at least 2 years of professional experience from before your degree, this session will help you discover the opportunities available and how best to apply.

Wed 19th November

A student holds photo booth props Promoting your postgrad skills in online applications
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Discover how you can best share your skills as a postgrad applying for roles and what you can expect from online application processes.
Students in the great hall Global Connections: an international panel and networking event
8pm - 9:30pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building
Be inspired by our panel of UoB international students and alumni as they reflect on their time at Birmingham. Gain practical insights, hear about their career journey, and put your questions to our panel.

Thu 4th December

Two people walk down stairs in conversation Interview Skills: top tips for postgrads
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Understand more about interview situations both within and beyond academia, and know how to manage yourself and do yourself justice in interviews as a postgraduate student. Open to all postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.

Wed 28th January

Students in a workshop setting Mastering Assessment Centres: mock assessment centre for postgrads
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
This practical session for postgraduate taught students will give you the opportunity to get involved in practical group exercises to discover selection methods during assessment centres.

Wed 11th February

A staff member speaks to a student at a stall Teaching Careers Fair
4pm - 7pm
On campus
Thinking about teaching? Join us to explore training options, gain insights into the profession, and discover work experience opportunities.
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