Careers Fair 2026
Come along to our Careers Fair 2026 for jobs, support and free pizza!
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 10 February 2026
11:00 - 16:00 - Location
- U Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- The Representation Team SURepresentation@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Come along to our Careers Fair 2026 for jobs, support, and expertise.
The first 500 attendees will receive FREE PIZZA!
We will have an exciting range of stall holders offering you graduate jobs, part -time jobs to fit alongside your studies, and volunteering opportunities in your desired industry.
We are delighted to be hosting employers including the NHS, Osborne Clarke, SUEZ, Great Western Railway, the Department for Education, Gradsouthwest, and expert recruiters in sectors such as engineering and architecture.
Adobe ambassadors
UWE Bristol's Adobe Student Ambassadors’ stall will have specialist cameras and expertise to help you develop your personal profile, brand and LinkedIn headshots.
Careers advice
You can also meet organisations who can support your transition to working life and ensure you have the positive career you deserve, including UWE Bristol Careers Team, large public and private sector trade unions, and the Women’s Tech Hub.
Talks
A fascinating schedule of talks in our Meeting Room 1 on a host of topics. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
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12:00-12:45 – Accessing Disability Support at Work - Alice Hastie, Sycamore Disability and Business
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13:00-13:45 – Sustainable Careers in STEM Discussion - Scientists for Global Responsibility
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14:00-14:45 – The Value of being a Student-Athlete for Employers - Add Victor
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15:00-15:45 – AI and the Workplace - Mark Shand, Senior Learning Technologist at UWE Bristol
- 16:00-16:45 – CV Workshop - Adobe Student Ambassadors
Whether you have a clear plan for the future or are unsure about how to best use your talents, there will be something here for you.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
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