CareerFest '26

Students chatting to employers at the fair

Join us at CareerFest '26, when the University comes together to celebrate all things careers. There really is something for everyone!

CareerFest events and activities are being run by individual academic departments listed in the Events section of the ABERcareers portal – look out for separate communications from your department about these too!

All Aber students and graduates are welcome to attend any of the central events listed below. Links are provided to the detailed event and booking information held on our ABERcareers portal.

Please note: numbers are limited for some events, so book early!

All information is correct at the time of publication

The CareerFest '26 programme will be available at the start of February.

Workshops are delivered in the language they are titled. Sessions with * are hosted by Welsh speaking staff.

CareerFest '26 Programme

Monday 23 February '26

Session Time Location
*Staying in Wales (Cyfrwng Saesneg | English medium) TBC VC. 0.06

Tuesday 24 February '26

Session Time Location
Natural Resources Wales

09:30 - 10:30

11:30 - 11:40

13:30 - 14:30

 Join here
Educators Wales 12:00 - 12:30 Join here
Environment Platform Wales 10:00 - 11:00 Join here

Wednesday 25 February '26

Session Time Location
Natural Resources Wales

09:30 - 10:30

11:30 - 11:40

13:30 - 14:30

 Join here

*Swyddi i Siaradwyr Cymraeg: Canllaw i Ddod o Hyd i Gyfleoedd

(Cyfrwng Cymraeg | Welsh medium)

  14:10 TBC
Enterprise Information Stand 10:00 - 12:00 Careers Hub, Hugh Owen Library

Enterprise and Education, with Helen Whiteland (Big Science Project)

 14:00 - 15:00 1.16, Edward Llwyd

Environment Platform Wales

 10:00 - 11:00 Join here

Thursday 26 February '26

Session Time Location
Natural Resources Wales

09:30 - 10:30

11:30 - 11:40

13:30 - 14:30

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Support for Final year students (Cyfrwng Saesneg | English medium) 10:00 - 11:00 Careers Hub, Hugh Owen Library
*Interactive Interview Workshop: Group Practice to Build Confidence and Shine (Cyfrwng Saesneg | English medium) 12:10 - 13:10 TBC
Educators Wales 12:00 - 12:30 Join here
Environment Platform Wales 14:00 - 15:00 Join here

Virtual Careers Fair

Virtual Careers Fair (24-26 February '26)

The virtual careers fair is open to all students providing opportunities to engage with a wide range of employers.  

  • Connect with employers to learn about the graduate, work experience and internship opportunities on offer

  • Explore sectors and roles suited to you

  • Book a one-to-one meeting* with an employer or meet them informally via webinar Q&A sessions

  • Pick up insider tips to help stand out at interviews and assessment centres

Book your place via ABERcareers

*One to one meetings are bookable in advance and are booked on a first come first served basis.