Events for researchers
Career events and opportunities for University of Oxford researchers
The events listed below are either part of our bespoke researcher programme or sessions from our wider programme that will appeal to a researcher audience.
Whilst some sessions will take place online, more interactive events will take place in person at the Careers building at 56 Banbury Rd, OX2 6PA, unless otherwise specified.
September events
| Date | Event | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 7 September | How to Create CVs for Academic Roles (for Researchers) | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Wednesday 9 September | How to Prepare for Interviews (Tips for Researchers) | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Tuesday 22 September | How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Career Prospects | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Wednesday 23 September | What Career Can a Research Scientist Do if Not Academia? (for DPhils and Research Staff) | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Monday 28 September | How to Create CV for Roles Beyond Academia | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
October events
| Date | Event | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8 October 2026 | Intro to Charities and Not for Profit Careers | 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | Researchers @ the Finance and Management Consultancy Fair (Pre-fair Talk) | 11:15 - 12:00 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | Finance and Management Consultancy Fair | 12:00 - 15:00 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Researchers @ the Oxford University Careers Fair (Pre-fair Talk) | 09:45 - 10:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Oxford University Careers Fair: The fair for diverse sectors | 10:30 - 13:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Law Fair | 10:30 - 13:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Introduction to Sustainability | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 15 October 2026 | Introduction to Pharma and Biotech Careers | 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual |
| Tuesday 20 October 2026 | AI & Job Applications: What to Know | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Wednesday 21 October 2026 | Introduction to Careers in Diplomacy (with guest speaker) | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | Intro to Patents | 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual |
| Saturday 24 October 2026 | Researchers @ the Science, Engineering and Technology Fair (Pre-fair Talk) | 09:45 - 10:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 24 October 2026 | Science, Engineering and Technology Fair | 10:30 - 13:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Wednesday 28 October 2026 | Introduction to Careers in Science Communication | 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Talking to Employers About Disability, Health Conditions or Being Neurodivergent | 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Go Public! Public Sector Careers Panel | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Careers in Computing Fair | 15:00 - 17:30 | In person at the Mathematical Institute |
October events
| Date | Event | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8 October 2026 | Intro to Charities and Not for Profit Careers | 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | Researchers @ the Finance and Management Consultancy Fair (Pre-fair Talk) | 11:15 - 12:00 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | Finance and Management Consultancy Fair | 12:00 - 15:00 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Researchers @ the Oxford University Careers Fair (Pre-fair Talk) | 09:45 - 10:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Oxford University Careers Fair: The fair for diverse sectors | 10:30 - 13:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Law Fair | 10:30 - 13:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Introduction to Sustainability | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 15 October 2026 | Introduction to Pharma and Biotech Careers | 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual |
| Tuesday 20 October 2026 | AI & Job Applications: What to Know | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Wednesday 21 October 2026 | Introduction to Careers in Diplomacy (with guest speaker) | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | Intro to Patents | 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual |
| Saturday 24 October 2026 | Researchers @ the Science, Engineering and Technology Fair (Pre-fair Talk) | 09:45 - 10:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Saturday 24 October 2026 | Science, Engineering and Technology Fair | 10:30 - 13:30 | In person at the Examination Schools |
| Wednesday 28 October 2026 | Introduction to Careers in Science Communication | 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Talking to Employers About Disability, Health Conditions or Being Neurodivergent | 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Go Public! Public Sector Careers Panel | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Careers in Computing Fair | 15:00 - 17:30 | In person at the Mathematical Institute |
November events
| Date | Event | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Talking to Employers about Extenuating Circumstances and Adjustments | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 | Go Public! Finding public sector work experience | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Tuesday 17 November 2026 | Job for Mathematicians Fair | 16:00 - 18:00 | In person at the Mathematical Institute |
| Thursday 19 November 2026 | Insight into Academia: Academic Careers - Planning Your Next Steps | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Wednesday 25 November 2026 | Visas for Staying in the UK to Work (Visa and Immigration Advisers) | 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | Insight into Policy: Introduction to Careers in Policy | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
December events
| Date | Event | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3 December 2026 | Securing an Internship as a Postgraduate Student or a Researcher | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | How to Improve Your Interview Technique | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
