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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

Alumni - email us to get access to the recordings.

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

  • Where are they now - Careers beyond a languages degree
    Starts: 5 Feb 2026, 8:46 am
    Finishes: 5 Feb 2026, 12:30 pm
    A panel event featuring MLC alumni in diverse roles and sectors
  • Spotlight On: Careers in the Lab
    Starts: 17 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 17 Feb 2026, 6:30 pm
    Interested in a career in the lab? Join this event to hear from a panel of alumni speakers discuss their roles, career journeys and give advice on guidance on being successful in the sector
  • Where are they now? A careers panel with Geography alumni
    Starts: 17 Feb 2026, 6:15 pm
    Finishes: 17 Feb 2026, 7:45 pm
    Interested to see where your degree can take you? Join us on our annual Geography panel to hear about their career journeys, industry insights and top tips on entering their field. Click the link to see who you will hear from.
  • Where Are They Now? Animal Sciences
    Starts: 18 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 18 Feb 2026, 6:30 pm
    Hear from Animal Sciences alumni as they share where their degrees have taken them, reflect on their career journeys since Nottingham, and offer practical insights during a short Q&A.
  • Economics Alumni Careers Showcase 2026
    Starts: 23 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 23 Feb 2026, 8:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Sir Clive Granger Building, A48
    Meet UoN Economics graduates from a range of sectors
  • Spotlight on: Careers in Writing
    Starts: 24 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 24 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm
    Find out about different careers that use writing skills
  • Where are they now? Architecture
    Starts: 24 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm
    Finishes: 24 Feb 2026, 8:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Environmental Education Centre
    Don’t miss our annual ‘Where are they now?’ event for Architecture students to meet alumni from your course.
  • Learn with a Leader with Andy Bell CBE
    Starts: 25 Feb 2026, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 25 Feb 2026, 1:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Monica Partridge
    Join Nottingham alum Andy Bell, Co-Founder and former CEO of the UK's leading investment platform and stockbroker AJ Bell, for this engaging career discussion. Limited spaces available.
  • Working in the Government Legal Department - Learn from a Legal Director
    Starts: 25 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 25 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Trent Building, B40
    Remaining places: 16
    Book onto this event to hear from Henry Ripley CBE, Legal Director at the Home Office, and learn what a career in the Governemnt Legal Department looks like and how you can work there.
  • Careers in Big Tech
    Starts: 25 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 25 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
    Venue: Jubilee, Exchange Building, LT1
    Remaining places: 74
    Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in big tech? Hear from alumni working across leading tech companies in this informal, student-focused panel discussion.
  • Spotlight On: Getting into Teaching
    Starts: 26 Feb 2026, 4:30 pm
    Finishes: 26 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm
    Hear from teacher training providers and institutions such as Teach First, Get into Teaching, Nottingham College and the University of Nottingham (PGCE)
  • Use geography: Careers in Environmental Consulting
    Starts: 4 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 4 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
    Join this lunchtime webinar to hear from geography professionals working in environmental consulting, conservation, GIS and planning. They’ll share insights, career advice and opportunities for starting out in the sector. Part of the Use Geography series, this session helps students and early‑career geographers explore the wide range of career paths their studies can lead to.
  • Where Are They Now? Microbiology and Biotechnology
    Starts: 4 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 4 Mar 2026, 6:30 pm
    Hear from some of our Microbiology and Biotechnology graduates as they share where their degrees have taken them, reflect on their career journeys since Nottingham, and offer practical insights during a short Q&A.
  • Getting into Diplomacy
    Starts: 5 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 5 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
    Join this online event to learn from a Diplomat. Alexa Owen is a British economic diplomat currently serving as Head of Economic Diplomacy at the British Embassy in Warsaw, where she leads the team responsible for the UK’s engagement on wide-ranging topics including climate & energy, finance & economics and science & tech. Her role crosses government, international institutions, and the private sector.
  • Spotlight On: Environmental and Wildlife Conservation
    Starts: 5 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 5 Mar 2026, 7:00 pm
    Interested in a career in environmental or wildlife conservation? Join this event to hear from our panel of speakers discuss their current roles, career journeys and advice and guidance for working in the sector.
  • Postgraduate Insights Webinar: Becoming a Journal Reviewer
    Starts: 10 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 10 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
    Join this webinar for a crash course in reviewing journal articles. A panel of experienced academic reviewers will share guidance on becoming a reviewer, what to look for in a paper, when to accept or decline a review request, and how to give constructive, supportive feedback. With plenty of time for audience questions, the session features Professor James Lea, Dr Anna Lawrence and Dr Kate Boyer.
  • Spotlight On: Careers in Criminal Justice - from Data to Detection
    Starts: 10 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 10 Mar 2026, 6:30 pm
    Book onto this online event to hear from alumni who work within policing, data and intelligence gathering, and strategy based roles.
  • Getting into Family Law with the Family Law Group
    Starts: 11 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 11 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 48
    Come along to this in person event to hear from the Family Law Group about what a career in family law looks like.
  • Languages beyond the obvious alumni event
    Starts: 12 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 12 Mar 2026, 7:00 pm
    A panel event featuring MLC alumni in diverse roles and sectors
  • Postgraduate Insights Webinar: Applying For Postdoctoral Fellowships
    Starts: 24 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 24 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
    Join this webinar for advice on finding, applying for and interviewing for postdoctoral research fellowships. A panel of experienced academics will discuss where to find opportunities, how to strengthen your application and how to stand out. With plenty of time for questions, the session features Dr Maximilian Hepach and Dr Caitlin Robinson
  • Use Geography: Careers in The Heritage Sector
    Starts: 1 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 1 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
    Join this webinar to hear from geography professionals working in the heritage sector as they share insights, career advice and opportunities for getting started. Part of the Use Geography series, it highlights the wide range of paths geography can lead to. Whether you're a first‑year student, close to graduating or early in your career, the panel’s guidance will support your next steps into the workplace.
  • Postgraduate Insights Webinar: Responding to Feedback on Your Work
    Starts: 28 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 28 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm
    Join this webinar to learn how to handle reviewers’ and readers’ comments when publishing a journal article or completing your PhD. The Society’s Managing Editor and academics Dr Caroline Clason and Anindya Majhi will share advice on seeking feedback, responding to comments and navigating the review process. There will also be time for audience questions.
  • Use Geography: Careers in Humanitarian Aid
    Starts: 29 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 29 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
    Join this webinar to hear from geography professionals working in humanitarian aid as they share insights, career advice and opportunities for getting started in the sector. Part of the Use Geography series, it highlights the wide range of paths geography can lead to. Whether you're a first‑year student, close to graduating or early in your career, the panel’s guidance will support your next steps into the workplace.
  • Postgraduate Insights Webinar: How to Write an An Academic CV
    Starts: 12 May 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 12 May 2026, 2:00 pm
    Join this session to demystify the process of writing an academic CV. Experienced scholars will share guidance on structuring your CV, highlighting achievements and making a strong impression in the academic job market. You’ll learn best practices and gain insights to help your CV stand out. A great opportunity to strengthen your academic career prospects with expert advice.

 

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