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Forthcoming employer events and workshops
All forthcoming on and off-campus employer events are listed below. Some events may require you to pre-register via our CareerHub portal, which all Glasgow Caledonian students automatically have full access to. CareerHub is a single sign-on, which means you can simply log in using your usual GCU username and password.
To keep up to date with all forthcoming Careers Service-related news and events, please regularly check the Events section on CareerHub or follow us on Instagram.
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 17 September | 12pm to 1pm | Targeted Work Experience for BME students - Information Session | The GCU Careers Service are delighted to launch our new targeted work experience scheme for BME students. We have arranged a small number of project based work experiences within GCU, to support BME students who have less than 6 months work experience (paid or unpaid), to enhance their employability. Programme Format: Mini Internships - Short-term, project-based roles (5 hours/week for 7 weeks) Roles will be available in a variety of departments across the University. Sign up for the TWE information session on CareerHub to learn more. |
| Thursday, 17 September | 11am to 2pm | Saltire Scholars Glasgow Caledonian University Pop-Up Stand | Drop by to meet the Saltire Scholars team, learn more about the 2027 programme and ask us your questions before applying. Read more about the Programme on CareerHub: Get Career-Ready with the 2027 Saltire Scholars Programme |
| Wednesday, 23 September | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Introduction to the GCU Employability Award - Information Session | The GCU Employability Award run by the Careers Service, aims to encourage, support and reward students engaged in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Completing this award helps you develop key employability skills that employers now increasingly expect in addition to a university degree. You can also use this award to demonstrate to employers key examples of where they have put skills into action, which will be crucial for future job applications. Want to find out more about the award and the process? Sign up on CareerHub for Introduction to the GCU Employability Award Information Session. |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 11am to 2pm | GCU Autumn Recruitment Fair Day 1 - Business, Finance and Technology Recruitment Fair | Our Business, Finance and Technology Careers Fair brings leading employers from across these dynamic sectors to campus, offering students direct access to graduate roles, placements, and internship opportunities. Aimed at 3rd and 4th year, postgraduate and masters students and graduates, the fair is a chance to meet recruiters face-to-face, explore career pathways, and apply for live vacancies. |
| Tuesday, 13 October | 11am to 2pm | GCU Autumn Recruitment Fair Day 2 - Engineering and The Built Environment Recruitment Fair | Our Engineering and The Built Environment Careers Fair brings leading employers from across these dynamic sectors to campus, offering students direct access to graduate roles, placements, and internship opportunities. Aimed at 3rd and 4th year, postgraduate and masters students and graduates, the fair is a chance to meet recruiters face-to-face, explore career pathways, and apply for live vacancies. |
| Tuesday, 20 October | 11am to 2pm | GCU Autumn Recruitment Fair Day 3 - Bio and Life Sciences Showcase | We are delighted to be hosting our Bio and Life Sciences Showcase this year, following the success of our pilot event last year. The event will bring together employers from across the Bio and Life Sciences sectors, providing you with an opportunity to explore a range of organisations, career pathways and alternative employment opportunities. It will also offer valuable insight into how your degree and the skills you have developed can translate into a variety of roles within the workplace. Whether you already have a clear career direction or are exploring your options, this showcase is an excellent opportunity to discover where your degree could take you. This event is aimed at 3rd and 4th year postgraduate and masters students and graduates, and is ideal for those looking to take the next step towards a graduate career in Bio or Life Sciences. |
| Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 October | 10am to 4pm | Diverse Leaders Programme | A 2-day workshop designed specifically for Students and Staff from Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage backgrounds* at GCU. Please note: to participate, you must be available for the full duration of both days - please speak to your lecturers if you have any taught sessions that clash with this. This programme is delivered by Grit: breakthrough programmes, in partnership with GCU Careers Service. More details and register for a Programme on CareerHub. |
GCU Careers Service runs a variety of employer-led events throughout the academic year. These include:
Employer pop-up events
This is a chance to meet the employer on campus, find out more about the opportunities they have available, and ask any questions you might have. Whether you are curious about future career paths or ready to apply, this is an informal and approachable way to learn more.
Employer recruitment fairs
Recruitment fairs are events featuring a selection of employers within a certain sector, offering students from specific courses the opportunity to meet a range of potential recruiters within a single event.
Employer presentations
Presentations allow students to attend an in-depth informational session about an employer's recruitment practices, opportunities and work environment.
Employer-led workshops
Practical employer-led events aimed at teaching employability and/or professional skills to students.