Wednesday, 23 & Thursday, 24 September, 11:00-15:00, Kelvin Hall & St Mungo Square
FutureFest is back for 2026!
FutureFest kicks off the academic year with a careers event that feels different from traditional fairs, combining exhibition space with interactive experiences designed to build skills, confidence and real insight.
“It felt like a festival – buzzing but still helpful and organised.” (Student feedback, FutureFest 2025)
“We saw fantastic engagement all day - prepared, curious students from a wide range of degree backgrounds." (Employer feedback, FutureFest 2025)FutureFest offers:
- Meet, engage and recruit students for graduate, internship and part-time roles
- Live ‘silent talks’ offering alumni and employers sharing insight ad experience
- On-the-day support including CV clinics, careers advice and LinkedIn photos
- A festival-style atmosphere with free food, outdoor activations and relaxed social spaces
- F*ckup Nights – honest, real-world stories of challenge and resilience
Expect a high-energy, campus-based experience that brings together over 5,000 students and 80+ employers.
Whether you’re recruiting now or building your brand, FutureFest offers a unique opportunity to connect with University of Glasgow talent right at a key point in their career journey.
Why take part?
- Meet engaged University of Glasgow students ready to connect
- Connect with a diverse mix of students across disciplines and year groups
- Be part of a well organised, high footfall event
- Put your opportunities in front of students ready to apply
“Great opportunity to meet students from diverse degree backgrounds.” (Employer feedback, FutureFest 2025)
Employers, book your place for one or both days of FutureFest depending on recruitment needs:
FutureFest Wednesday - 23 September: Graduate and Internship Opportunities
- Single stand (approx. 2m x 2m) £450+VAT
- SME single stannd (approx. 2m x 2m) £300+VAT
- Charity single stand (approx. 2m x 2m) £100+VAT
- Activation (approx. 4m x 2m) £600+VAT
FutureFest Thursday - 24 September: Part-Time and On-Campus Opportunities
- Single stand (approx. 2m x 2m) FREE
- Activation (approx. 4m x 2m) £600+VAT
All stands are subject to a cancellation fee of £100+VAT.
For any questions or queries please contact our Employer Engagement Team
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a great way of strengthening your position by building your brand in the lead up to the event and with increased profile on the day. Sponsorship is a great way of strengthening your position by building your brand in the lead up to the event and with increased profile on the day.
We can tailor packages to meet your requirements. If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch.
Photography and filming
Photography and filming will be taking place at this event. To learn more about how we process your data related to this, see our privacy notices.
Accessibility
We aim to ensure that people have equal access to public events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact us or 0141 330 5647 with your request within 10 working days before the event so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.