Science and Engineering Careers Week 2025
This year, Skills and Employability Week for Science and Engineering students is 3-7th March.
Please click on the links below to book your place for each event on Careers Hub.
Please also look out for correspondence from your School for school-specific activity taking place this week and please make sure you register for all events!
Monday 3rd March
Diversity in STEM: Celebrating Women in STEM
Meet and network with employers and alumni who are working in STEM related roles. We'll be highlighting and sharing the career journeys of women in STEM, as we approach International Women's Day.
When: 12-2pm
Where: The Octagon, Queen's Building
Monday 3rd March
25/26 Placements & Internships - What to do now to hit the ground running
If you're thinking about applying for placements and internships in your next academic year, the time to prepare is now! This workshop will guide you through every step of where to find opportunities, how to apply and key timelines.
When: 2-3:30pm
Where: Online, MS Teams
Tuesday 4th March
Alternative Careers in Healthcare
Hear from QMUL graduates and other healthcare professionals working in a range of exciting roles. Learn what their day-to-day involves, what it takes to succeed, and ask any question you like! Employers attending include The General Medical Counsel, Department for Health and Social Care, Royal Society of Medicine, and many others.
When: 10am -12pm
Where: The Octagon, Queen's Building
Tuesday 4th March
Career Essentials: Should I do a Masters?
If you're thinking about doing a masters degree, come to this session to learn more about what it will involve, what skills you need, and what the application process will look like.
When: 1-2pm
Where: Room 0.15, iQ East Court
Wednesday 5th March
Career Essentials: How to Succeed at Numerical Reasoning Tests
This is a hands-on session to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in these interview tests.
When: 1-2pm
Where: Room 0.15, iQ East court
Wednesday 5th March
Gaining Research as an Undergraduate Student
This session will help you take the first step by providing practical guidance on seeking research opportunities, gaining hands-on experience, and confidently approaching academics and research centres.
When: 3-4pm
Where: Engineering 2.09
Thursday 6th March
Career Essentials: Career Overwhelm - Practical Steps to Move Forward in your Career Decisions
This session is designed to offer you practical support in knowing how to approach your career choices. Using actionable activities to help you reflect and make decisions, this session will support you to identify where you feel stuck and offer next steps to move from overwhelmed to onwards and upwards.
When: 1-2pm
Where: Online, Zoom
Thursday 6th March
Your STEM Skills in Intellectual Property
Are you interested in exploring how your scientific knowledge and skills could lead to a career in law? Join us to discover how your STEM background could launch an exciting career in Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Law.
When: 12-1pm
Where: Online on MS Teams