Careers and Employability Service
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Job and sector insights

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Are you interested in a specific sector and want to hear from alumni and professionals working in your area of interest?

These events cover a wide range of jobs and sectors that interest UoN students and include our Spotlight On events. At these sessions, you'll discover:

  • the range of jobs on offer within a sector
  • what different jobs involve
  • how to make a successful application

Before the event think about the questions you'd like to ask the speakers. Don't shy away from asking a question as the speakers are there to help you.

Missed one of the online events? Watch the recording of 25+ job and sector webinars on our SharePoint site

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Attending talks like these can only help when exploring your options and is ultimately a great way to take advantage of the university’s resources and connections...

Upcoming events - click on the event title to book your place

  • What is Legal Technology and how will it affect my career?
    Starts: 29 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 29 Jan 2025, 2:00 pm
    BARBRI will be hosting this informative online session to help you understand what legal technology is and how you can develop your legal technology skills.
  • Spotlight on: Heritage
    Starts: 4 Feb 2025, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 4 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm
    Discover diverse career opportunities in heritage, including roles in curating and archives, at our exclusive event. Gain valuable insights from industry professionals and learn about career paths.
  • Spotlight on: Working with Data
    Starts: 5 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
    Finishes: 5 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm
    An insight in to career paths working in jobs related to data
  • Where are they now? Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
    Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Pope Building, A14
    Remaining places: 148
    ​Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Aerospace and Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering! This is your exclusive opportunity to hear from Aerospace and Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering alumni as they discuss their career journey since leaving Nottingham and pass on their top tips for success after graduation.
  • Where are they now? Chemical and Environmental Engineering
    Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), C01
    Remaining places: 85
    Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Chemical and Environmental Engineering! This is your opportunity to hear from Chemical and Environmental Engineering alumni as they discuss their career journey since leaving Nottingham and pass on their top tips for success after graduation.
  • Where are they now? Civil Engineering
    Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Pope Building, A17
    Remaining places: 90
    Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Civil Engineering!
    This is your exclusive opportunity to hear from Civil Engineering alumni as they discuss their career journey since leaving Nottingham and pass on their top tips for success after graduation.
  • Where are they now? Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Pope Building, C17
    Remaining places: 200
    Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Electrical and Electronic Engineering! This is your exclusive opportunity to hear from Electrical and Electronic Engineering alumni as they discuss their career journey and pass on their top tips for success after graduation.
  • Where are they now? Product Design and Manufacture
    Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Pope Building, A24
    Remaining places: 43
    Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Product Design and Manufacture!
    This is your exclusive opportunity to hear from Product Design and Manufacture alumni as they discuss their career journey since leaving Nottingham and pass on their top tips for success after graduation.
  • Where are they now? Architectural Environment Engineering
    Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), A09
    Remaining places: 198
    Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Architectural Environment Engineering! This is your opportunity to hear from Architectural Environment Engineering alumni as they discuss their career journey since leaving Nottingham and pass on their top tips for success after graduation.
  • Spotlight On: Human Rights and Social Justice
    Starts: 11 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 11 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm
    Ever wondered what a career in Human Rights and Social Justice looks like? Book onto this online event to hear from our diverse alumni panel and have the opportunity to ask your questions.
  • Spotlight On: Getting into Public Health
    Starts: 12 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
    Finishes: 12 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm
    Join our Spotlight On: Getting into Public Health to hear a range of alumni speakers talk about their roles, careers journeys and any tips and guidance on entering the sector.
  • Learn with a Leader - Jon Moore, CEO of BloombergNEF
    Starts: 17 Feb 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 17 Feb 2025, 1:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Monica Partridge Building, D13
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a UoN alumnus about his career in the finance sector and what contributed to his success.
  • An Audience with Jack Randall - Live
    Starts: 17 Feb 2025, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 17 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), A09
    Remaining places: 193
    Jack Randall, Made in the Wild founder and host, will be covering his personal experiences in field biology and how to apply your skills for a future career in wildlife conservation, research & media.
  • Spotlight on: Film, TV and Radio
    Starts: 18 Feb 2025, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 18 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm
    Discover how to break into the Film, TV and Radio industry at our event. Learn from industry professionals about diverse career paths, gain insider tips, and explore how your skills can apply to this exciting field.
  • School of Politics and International Relations Alumni Conference 2025
    Starts: 20 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm
    Finishes: 20 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 80
    Come along to this in-person event to hear from Politics and International Relations Alumni working in a variety of careers. Discover the potential that your degree can unlock! Don't miss out - there'll also be networking opportunities and refreshments.
  • Spotlight On: Research Careers in Industry and Academia
    Starts: 25 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 25 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm
    Join our Spotlight On: Research Careers in Industry and Academia to hear a range of speakers talk about their roles, careers journeys and any tips and guidance on entering their field.
  • Spotlight On: Explore roles in Property
    Starts: 4 Mar 2025, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 4 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm
    Are you interested in a career working with property? Join us at this event where you'll hear from speakers talking about their roles within the sector, their career journey and any advice and guidance on entering their field.
  • Spotlight On: Getting into Teaching
    Starts: 6 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Mar 2025, 5:30 pm
    Book onto this online event to hear from a panel of speakers who will demystify the various routes into teaching.
  • Working in the Government Legal Profession
    Starts: 13 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 13 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 79
    Book your place for the chance to learn what it's like working in the government legal profession. You'll hear from Henry Ripley, Legal Director of the DWP, and Hanna Kokot, a lawyer for the DWP.

 

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