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Tue 10th March

Students writing in a classroom setting Insight into careers with human neuroscience
7:30pm - 9pm
Lecture Room N225, Gisbert Kapp
Explore the different roles our panellists work in, what they did after graduation, how they found their first job, and get tips for getting your foot in the door. Learn what skills are needed in their industry how to make your application stand out.

Wed 11th March

Image of a student smiling using a laptop PG Skills: AI in the recruitment process - a recruiter's perspective
7pm - 8:30pm
Room G17, Nuffield Building
The second in our PG Skills series for 2025/26 will focus on how AI is impacting the recruitment landscape in the UK and top tips for you to use it with confidence.
A student looks directly at the camera, sat in a teaching session Insight into charities
7:30pm - 9pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
Discover what it's like to work in the charities sector with our panellists. You'll find out what they do and how they got there, and learn about the skills needed to plan your career goals.

Thu 12th March

Three students sat on red beanbags KPMG - Together We Rise: an International Women's Day celebration
8pm - 9pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day for Together We Rise, a virtual panel discussion highlighting how women at KPMG and beyond have supported, mentored and empowered one another to grow and excel in their careers.

Fri 13th March

A student on a laptop in a study space An Introduction to Turner & Townsend and the Masters Consultancy Challenge
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Meet Turner & Townsend, a leading firm in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sector, our employer partner for this year's Master Consultancy Challenge. Join this workshop to find out more about the Challenge and hear from Turner & Townsend.

Wed 18th March

Two students working on laptops together Building a marketing career in China: Employer insights and career pathways
3pm - 4pm
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
6pm - 7pm
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
7:30pm - 9pm
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?
1pm - 2pm
Murray Learning Centre UG09
Join us for this insight into corporate sustainability from UoB alumni, Luke Wheeler, of Accenture.
Aston Webb Dome with foliage at the front Green Careers Fair: low traffic time
2:30pm - 3pm
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
3:30pm - 7pm
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
5pm - 6pm
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
6pm - 7pm
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
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

Mon 8th June

Students sat on a wall chatting Capgemini Community Challenge
8th June 3am - 12th June 3am
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 students sat outside looking at a tablet together Masters Consultancy Challenge
8th June 3am - 26th June 3am
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 3am - 12th June 3am
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.
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