Careers in... themed weeks

Explore different industries, discover career pathways, and connect with employers, alumni and professionals through our Careers in... themed weeks. Whether you have a clear career goal in mind or are still considering your options, these events will help you learn more about opportunities available to you across a range of sectors.

Details of individual events taking place during each week will be added as they are confirmed throughout the academic year, so check back regularly for updates and booking information.

Careers in Finance and Accounting | 28 September - 2 October 2026

Meet the Professionals: Two Women, Two Careers in Accounting & Tax (hosted by Women in Business Society) | Streatham - Hybrid | Monday 28 September 2026
Leadership Skills (Online) - Skills Session | Online | Tuesday 29 September 2026
Opening City Doors: The Financial Career Landscape | Streatham | Tuesday 29 September 2026
Opening City Doors: City CVs, Cover Letters and Application Skills | Streatham | Wednesday 30 September 2026
AmplifyME University Pathways Launch Event | Streatham | Wednesday 30 September 2026
Societies Showcase with Business and Finance Society, Exeter Investment Management Society, and Economics Society | Streatham | Thursday 1 October 2026
Explore Careers at EY - Employer Drop-in Event | Streatham |Thursday 1 October 2026
Landing the Job: Career Talk with Justin Haque | Streatham | Thursday 1 October 2026
Careers Connect: Accountancy, Banking, Finance and Insurance - Employer Talks and Networking | Streatham - Hybrid | Thursday 1 October 2026
Find Two Friends: a Lawyer and an Accountant - Simon Dunkley Financial Advisor Talk | Streatham | Friday 2 October 2026

The Career Mentor Scheme will run between December 2026 – May 2027 and has a range of mentors working in a variety of roles across the Financial and Accounting sectors, examples include Deloitte, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs. Applications are open from 21^st September to 3^rd November and you can see the full list on My Career Zone.

Careers in Business and Consultancy | 5 October - 9 October 2026

PwC Campus Event - Employer Showcase | Streatham | Monday 5 October 2026
Persuading, Influencing and Negotiation Skills (Online) - Skills Session | Online | Monday 5 October 2026
Navigating the Selection Process with Confidence - PwC Employer Presentation | Streatham | Monday 5 October 2026
Societies Showcase with Women in Business Society, Exe Consulting, and 180 Degrees Consulting | Streatham | Tuesday 6 October 2026
Young MCA - Shaping the Future of Management Consultancy | Online | Tuesday 6 October 2026
Interactive Careers and Networking evening with Bloomberg LP - Employer Presentation & Networking | Streatham | Tuesday 6 October 2026
Freelancing: Is it for me? (Online) - Skills Session | Online | Wednesday 7 October 2026
Joe O'Mahoney Live Q&A - Consulting Project Skills | Online | Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time and Stress Management - Skills Session | Penryn | Thursday 8 October 2026
Introduction to Case Interviews (for Consulting roles) | Streatham | Thursday 8 October 2026
Careers in... Business and Consultancy Panel & Networking | Streatham - Hybrid | Thursday 8 October 2026
Case Study Event 90 Minutes Workshop with Young MCA | Streatham | Friday 9 October 2026

The Career Mentor Scheme will run between December 2026 – May 2027 and has a range of mentors working in a variety of roles across the Business and Consultancy sectors, examples include IBM, PwC, and Accenture. Applications are open from 21st September to 3rd November and you can see the full list on My Career Zone.

Careers in Public Policy and Government | 12 October - 16 October 2026

Assertiveness and Understanding Behaviour (Online) - Skills Session | Online | Tuesday 13 October 2026
Strategic Thinking (Online) - Skills Session | Online | Tuesday 13 October 2026
Networking Essentials (Online) - Skills Session | Online | Tuesday 13 October 2026
Making the most of your SWIDN Student Membership | Streatham - Hybrid | Tuesday 13 October 2026
Careers in... Public Policy and Think Tanks - Virtual Panel | Online | Tuesday 13 October 2026
Careers in UK Defence, Security and Intelligence Sectors by Professor Frances Tammer | Streatham - Hybrid | Wednesday 14 October 2026
Conflict Analysis Course with Christopher Langton | Online | Wednesday 14 October 2026
Human Rights Protection Fund - Change the World for the Better: Ways to Get Involved with Human Rights | Online | Wednesday 14 October 2026
Storytelling for Climate Impact: Interactive Lecture & Workshop | Streatham | Wednesday 14 October 2026
Careers in PwC for Women in Social Sciences | Streatham - Hybrid | Thursday 15 October 2026
Careers in... Public Policy and Government - Live Panel and Networking | Streatham - Hybrid | Thursday 15 October 2026
Human Rights Protection Fund - Guest Lecture with Gary Allison | Streatham | Friday 16 October 2026

The Career Mentor Scheme will run between December 2026 – May 2027 and has a range of mentors working in a variety of roles across the Public Policy and Government sectors, examples include the UK Hydrographic Office, Civil Service, East Devon District Council. Applications are open from 21^st September to 3^rd November and you can see the full list on My Career Zone.

Careers in STEM | 2 November - 6 November 2026