Connect through events
Careers Fairs & Events
We hold a variety of Careers Fairs each term. Come and meet our smart, talented students whilst showcasing graduate jobs, placements, internships, work experience opportunities, and more.
Placement and Internship Showcase
Wednesday 11th October 2023, afternoon
An event dedicated to highlighting 12 month Industrial Placements and internship opportunities from top employers to our first and second year students.
The event will take the form of a virtual conference day, with a series of employer panels, each on a career sector including:
- 12-1pm: Environment
- 1-2pm: Sales, Marketing & HR
- 2-3pm: Business Management & Consultancy
- 2-3pm: Pharma/Medical
- 3-4pm: Data/Tech
- 4-5pm: Finance & Banking
A fantastic opportunity to engage with students early for your talent pipeline.
To book, please login to CareersConnect and select ‘Events’ to take you to the relevant booking form.
If you or your company are not registered, please complete the registration form.
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Public Sector Panel
Tuesday 17th October 2023, 1-2:30pm
Many Lancaster students are actively seeking a future career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives.
This event is dedicated to showcasing public sector organisations who make a real difference in society.
It will take the form of a virtual panel with Q&A.
To book, please login to CareersConnect and select ‘Events’ to take you to the relevant booking form.
If you or your company are not registered, please complete the registration form.
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Speed Networking Evening
Tuesday 24th October 2023, 6:00pm
Participating in the Autumn Careers Fair? Join us the evening before for our annual Speed Networking Evening, an evening of informal networking with students interested in connecting deeper with you. This is a chance to informally chat with students and learn about their career paths, have conversations to guide them on their journeys, and answer their burning questions.
To book, please login to CareersConnect and select ‘Events’ to take you to the relevant booking form.
If you or your company are not registered, please complete the registration form.
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Autumn Careers Fair
25th October 2023, 11am until 3pm on campus
Book now for the Autumn Careers Fair! Taking place during the first term to launch a new season of events, our flagship Autumn Careers Fair will be returning to in person attracting a broad range of graduate recruiters offering graduate and placement opportunities.
Stand price £250 + VAT or £150 + VAT for SMEs and charities.
Autumn Careers Fair
Science & Technology Careers Fair
Wednesday 1st November 2023, in-person on campus
The Science & Technology Careers Fair is an opportunity for employers offering STEM graduate roles, placements and internships to exhibit at this popular event. It's the perfect way to engage with students from Computing, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Statistics, Lancaster Environment Centre and many more.
To book, please login to CareersConnect and select ‘Events’ to take you to the relevant booking form.
If you or your company are not registered, please complete the registration form.
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Lancaster University Asia Careers Fair
Thursday, 2nd November 2023, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM in Lancaster.
This fair is open to all students from all courses and levels of study across the University who are looking for placements, internships, and graduate jobs; and postgraduate students looking for entry-level and experienced-hire opportunities. This is a great opportunity for companies recruiting across Asia and the UK to share your recruitment needs with students and provide insights into your company and different sectors.
Please complete the registration form at this link if you are interested in participating. This form should be submitted no later than Friday, 20th October 2023: https://lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5gXJ5tLdzFlqs0S.
If you have any questions, please email LUMS Careers at lumscareers@lancaster.ac.uk.
Business, Management & Finance Showcase
Wednesday, 15th November 2023, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
These panel events are dedicated to highlighting the business, finance and management sectors from recent graduates to students from all year groups and levels of study.
This event will be a virtual day-long panel series on career sectors including:
- 11:00-12:00 PM – Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics
- 12:00-1:00 PM – Economics & Finance
- 1:00-2:00 PM – Retail, Sales & Fast-moving Consumer Goods
- 2:00-3:00 PM – Business Management
To book, please email lumscareers@lancaster.ac.uk
Law Fair
22nd November 2023, 3pm to 5pm on campus
Excited to be back on campus for our high-profile Law Fair!
An array of prestigious law firms and organisations exhibit to attract our academically strong students from all degree disciplines.
To book, please login to CareersConnect and select ‘Events’ to take you to the relevant booking form.
If you or your company are not registered, please complete the registration form.
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Can't make it to a fair or main event dates? Don't worry, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and meet our students.
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Employer Presentations
Meet our students virtually (via Microsoft Teams) and in-person on campus and provide hints and tips on applying or insights into a ‘day in the life’ at your company through:
- Traditional individual presentations.
- Panel presentation alongside other employers, followed by Q&A.
- Small conference event focused on a sector or topical theme.
This brings together students, academics and employers to explore a theme and enhance career awareness.
Contact us to arrange
Career Insight Programme
A series of virtual or in-person presentations, led by industry professionals, Lancaster alumni or employer recruitment teams, providing a real insight into a particular career sector. Recent sectors have included teaching, consulting, recruitment and many more.
Contact us to arrange
Skills Workshops
Boost your number of successful applications by delivering virtual and in-person on campus sessions that mirror your recruitment process, or provide insight into the skills required in the workplace or for a particular industry, whilst raising your profile amongst our students.
Contact us to arrange
Drop-ins
Perfect to connect with potential recruits in a more informal way. Have a virtual and in-person (on campus) coffee break with students who just drop in to find out more about your company and application process, at the same time building your brand.
Contact us to arrange