Developing your skills
Posted 1 day ago
Thu 01 Oct, 2026 12:10 PM
The Careers Service is bringing a series of fairs to campus this October, giving you the chance to meet employers and industry professionals, discover career and volunteering opportunities and find out where your time at Leeds could take you.
And they’re not just for final-year students. Everyone is welcome, including first-year students, so you can start exploring your options from the beginning of your time at Leeds.
What's happening?
There are six fairs taking place across campus this October:
Tuesday 13 October, 11am to 3pm
The Edge Sports Centre
Meet employers from a wide range of industries and explore different careers, placements and opportunities.
Wednesday 14 October, 11.30am to 4pm
Marquee opposite Leeds University Union
Interested in adding an international experience to your time at Leeds? Explore opportunities to study, work and gain experience around the world.
Thursday 15 October, 11am to 3pm
Riley Smith Theatre
Discover ways to volunteer, support causes you care about and develop valuable skills alongside your studies.
Monday 19 October, 11am to 3pm
Marquee opposite Leeds University Union
Find out more about opportunities to experience and get involved with culture during your time at Leeds.
Monday 19 October, 1pm to 4pm
The Edge Sports Centre
Explore opportunities within the legal sector and meet organisations to find out more about possible career paths.
Book your place at the Law Fair
Tuesday 20 October, 11am to 3pm
The Edge Sports Centre
Meet employers and explore career opportunities across science, technology, engineering and maths.
Not sure what to expect?
Don't worry if you haven't got your career plans figured out yet. You don't need to arrive at a fair knowing exactly what you want to do.
Going along is an opportunity to ask questions, discover careers you hadn't considered and start making connections. You might leave with a clearer idea of your next step or simply a better understanding of the options available to you.
If you're feeling a little nervous about attending, Careers Service interns are also running a pre-event talk with tips and advice to help you feel prepared and make the most of the fairs.
