Careers fairs and events

Our careers fairs and events allow students to connect with alumni and employers, gaining valuable insights into graduate jobs, internships, and placements and helping them discover their future career path.

We are delighted to welcome employers into our iconic Centre for Student Life building at the heart of the university, as well as alternative locations on campus that put you in front of the students you want to meet.

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Careers Fairs

Join us at Cardiff University’s flagship Careers Fairs and experience a powerful opportunity to connect with the next generation of talent in a vibrant, highimpact setting. Each fair is designed to give your organisation the space, visibility, and support you need to promote your brand and engage meaningfully with students who are ready to take the first step in their career journey.

On the day, you’ll have your own dedicated exhibitor table and stand space, with access to power if required giving you the ideal setup to showcase your organisation, display materials, and spark real conversations with motivated students and graduates. Our fairs place you right at the heart of the action, offering direct, frontline engagement with individuals from a broad range of disciplines across all levels of study.

From building brand awareness to identifying outstanding emerging talent, our careers events offer a smooth, seamless, and professionally supported experience that helps you connect, recruit, and make a lasting impact.

Join us and showcase your organisation to the people who are shaping tomorrow’s workforce.

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Upcoming Fairs for 2026/27

To register your interest in any of our upcoming Careers Fairs please contact the Employer Engagement Team on employerservices@cardiff.ac.uk.

Employer events

Our team will meet with you to discuss the best activity for your campaign and recruitment needs, supporting you with all elements of setting up your event. We will manage everything from marketing to student bookings and assist before, during and after the event.

We recommend:

employer presentations with networking and live Q&A
interactive skills sessions
panel discussions
school and sector-specific networking events
alumni panel events
employer pop-up stands
insights and office tours
delivering real-world challenges and live projects within the curriculum

Congratulations to the Cardiff University Careers Service! You are such a friendly, welcoming team, and all of your events are extremely well-organised. You really look after your companies when they attend events, and this is quite exceptional from my experience.

Mountbatten Programme