FutureFest
Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 September
Two days
Three venues
Unlimited opportunities
Last updated 3 September
- Graduate jobs, internships and part-time jobs
- Quick Careers Advice and CV Checks
- Skills Soundbites and TENT Talks
- Freebies and prizes
Kelvin Hall
Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 September
Located a few steps from the main campus, Kelvin Hall will host a wide range of exhibitors, talks and other activities.
- Explore graduate jobs, internships and part-time jobs
- Hear from careers experts at Skills Soundbites
- Get personalised career advice and CV checks
- Grab freebies and enter to win prizes
Full programme below
Graduate Jobs & Internships
Wednesday 23 September
11:00-15:00
Kelvin Hall
Sometimes, the best way to explore your career options is by meeting employers face to face! A quick conversation could change everything.
Meet dozens of organisations across a range of industries to learn about graduate jobs and internships.
Confirmed employers: AAB; Azets; BDO LLP; Bright Green Business; Capgemini; CT Accountants Advisers; Dell Technologies; Deloitte; EcoSwell; Enterprise Mobility; Entrepreneurial Scotland - Saltire Scholar Internship Programme; ESP; EY; GUSRC Volunteering; HMRC; Huawei Technologies Research and Development (UK) Ltd; ICAS; Isio; MHA; Nationwide Building Society; NatureScot; NatWest Group; Network Rail; Pathways to Planning; PwC; Scotland Migration Service; Student Circus; Taaleem; UofG; Walter Scott; Wbg; Zero Waste Scotland
Quick Career Advice
Wednesday 23 September
11:00-15:00
Kelvin Hall
Get personalised careers advice from our qualified Careers Advisers over 10-minute chats. No booking required.
Skills Soundbite: Virtual Competency-Based Interview Tips with Enterprise Mobility
Wednesday 23 September
11:30-11:50
Kelvin Hall
Discover what competency-based interviews are and how you can do your best in them with insider advice from Enterprise Mobility.
Skills Soundbite: In-Person Interview Techniques with Deloitte
Wednesday 23 September
12:00-12:20
Kelvin Hall
In-person interviews can be tough. Learn techniques from Deloitte to prepare for this challenging part of recruitment.
Skills Soundbite: Using LinkedIn to Secure Graduate Roles with Wbg
Wednesday 23 September
13:00-13:20
Kelvin Hall
LinkedIn is more than a digital CV. Discover how you can use it to transform your graduate job search from Wbg.
Skills Soundbite: Assessment Centre Insights with NatWest Group
Wednesday 23 September
13:30-13:50
Kelvin Hall
Assessment centres can be complex and intimidating, so learn from NatWest Group about how you can navigate them with greater ease in your graduate job search.
Part-time Jobs & Campus Roles
Thursday 24 September
11:00-15:00
Kelvin Hall
If you want to gain work experience and earn while you learn, come explore a wide range of part-time work opportunities with on- and off-campus employers.
Confirmed employers: Action Tutoring; Big Green Coach; Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; Celino's; Coop Stores (GU Heritage Retail Ltd); Crossreach; Glasgow Life (CLip & Clib @ Kelvin Hall); Glasgow Marriott Hotel; Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team (GUEST); IHG Hotels - voco Grand Central Glasgow; NHS 24; Optical Express; Radisson Blue Hotels; UofG; Volunteer Tutors Organisation
CV Checks
Thursday 24 September
11:00-15:00
Kelvin Hall
Get personalised feedback on your CV from our Peer Career Support Team. No booking required. Just bring a print or digital copy of your CV.
Skills Soundbite: Internship Applications with the Student Opportunities Hub
Thursday 24 September
11:30-11:50
Kelvin Hall
Discover how to write applications for Student Opportunities Hub internships so that you stand out to employers for all the right reasons.
Skills Soundbite: The Secret to CVs with the Peer Career Support Team
Thursday 24 September
12:00-12:20
Kelvin Hall
There's more to writing an effective CV than you might think. Learn how to make yours the best it can be with our Peer Career Support Team.
Skills Soundbite: NHS 24 Application Form Tips
Thursday 24 September
13:00-13:20
Kelvin Hall
Thinking about applying to an NHS 24 job? Hear from their team about how to ace the application form.
Skills Soundbite: The Secret to CVs with the Peer Career Support Team
Thursday 24 September
13:30-13:50
Kelvin Hall
There's more to writing an effective CV than you might think. Learn how to make yours the best it can be with our Peer Career Support Team.
Note: This is a repeat of the 12:00 session.
TENT Talks @ St Mungo Square
Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 September
Visit the tent outside the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) for careers inspiration and advice, even if only for five minutes. You'll be better off for stopping.
- Get informed and inspired at TENT Talks
- Grab FREE food (while stock lasts)
- And more
Full programme below
TENT Talk: From Intern to Presenter: A Career in BBC Tech Journalism
Wednesday 23 September
11:30-12:00
St Mungo Square
Hear from Shiona McCallum, a UofG Law graduate now working as a Senior Technology Journalist for the BBC.
She'll share her career journey and top advice to help you get from Point A to Point B (and beyond).
TENT Talk: International Student Panel: Securing a Career in the UK
Wednesday 23 September
12:30-13:00
St Mungo Square
Are you an international student who wants to know how to secure a graduate role in the UK?
Listen to a panel of international graduates as they reveal what helped them build their careers in the UK.
TENT Talk: How to Secure an Internship or Graduate Role at PwC
Wednesday 23 September
13:30-14:00
St Mungo Square
Gain valuable insights about how to get an internship or graduate role at PwC, one of the Big Four.
TENT Talk: From Comedy to Podcasting: Building a Career in the Creative Industries
Wednesday 23 September
14:30-15:00
St Mungo Square
Creative careers can take you in all sorts of directions, so come along for juicy careers insight from Some Laughs Podcast host Stephen Buchanan and comedian Daniel Petrie.
TENT Talk: From Undergraduate to Founder: Building a Career in Life Sciences
Thursday 24 September
11:30-12:00
St Mungo Square
Let's put Life Science careers under the microscope as we speak to Connor Blair, Founder of biotech business Dysruptyx.
TENT Talk: From Student Ideas to Founder with UofG Student Enterprise
Thursday 24 September
12:30-13:00
St Mungo Square
Got an idea for a business? Fancy being your own boss? Want to do things differently?
Find out how UofG Student Enterprise can help you translate your ideas and energy into a career.
TENT Talk: Behind the Scenes at Netflix: How to Secure your Role in TV & Film Production
Thursday 24 September
13:30-14:00
St Mungo Square
For some, a job at Netflix is the ultimate career goal, so learn what you should be doing now to make it happen from Rhiannon Murphy, Senior Manager in Emerging Production at Netflix.
TENT Talk: Careers with Global Impact: Working for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Thursday 24 September
14:30-15:00
St Mungo Square
Discover how you could make a global impact in a career with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Get real-world insights from FCDO professionals Helena Almeida, Lisha Lala and Andy Murray.
F*ckup Nights
Thursday 24 September
17:00-19:00
Glasgow University Union
Join us for a night of laughter, learning and embracing the beauty of mistakes at this inspiring event delivered in collaboration with global movement F*ckup Nights.
Failure is simply a stepping stone on the journey to success, and we’ll show you how to turn setbacks into setups for growth!
More information, including how to register, coming soon.
Note: Registration is only required for this FutureFest session.
More information
Frequently asked questions
Which students can go to the event?
The event is open to all fully-enrolled UofG students from any subject/level and UofG graduates from the last two years.
See the full programme above to decide which activities to attend. (There's something for everyone!)
Where will the event be?
The event will mainly take place at Kelvin Hall and St Mungo Square (outside the Advanced Research Centre). Use the UofG Life app to find your way.
The bonus F*ckup Nights event will take place at Glasgow University Union.
Do I need to register in advance?
You do not need to register in advance for the activities at Kelvin Hall and St Mungo Square.
However, you do need to register in advance for F*ckup Nights at Glasgow University Union, the link for which will be shared soon.
Do I need to attend both days for the full duration?
You do not need to attend both days for the full duration.
FutureFest is designed for you to drop in and out as it suits you.
For the activities at Kelvin Hall and St Mungo Square, you can come and go as you need/like. See the programme above to choose which activities to attend.
For F*ckup Nights at Glasgow University Union, you should be present for the full duration (17:00-19:00).
Can UofG graduates attend?
UofG graduates from the last two years can attend. If possible, bring your UofG ID card or tell us your GUID at the entrance.
Can non-UofG students attend?
Only fully-enrolled UofG students and UofG graduates from the last two years can attend.
What should I do to prepare?
Review the full programme and come ready to learn, explore, build networks and have fun!
Read Careers Adviser Aaron's advice on preparing for a careers fair as this will help you make the most of the day, especially the activities at Kelvin Hall.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your UofG ID card if possible. Otherwise, have your GUID handy.
If you plan to get a CV review (Thursday at Kelvin Hall), bring a print version of your CV or a digital one on your laptop.
You do not need to bring anything else.
Important information
We’re committed to making our events accessible and inclusive for all attendees. If you have specific needs, require any adjustments or have any questions to fully participate in this event, contact us in advance at careers@glasgow.ac.uk. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible so we can work together to ensure a positive and supportive experience for everyone. We'll do our best to make arrangements where possible.
All students registering for and attending this event should ensure they have read our Statement of Service which includes our Code of Conduct.
Photography and filming may take place at this event. To learn more about how we process your personal data related to this, see our privacy notices.
If you have any questions about the event, contact us via email.