Event: Non-academic careers in higher education, 28 Feb, 13.00-15.00, online

Universities can be a great place to work and offer many different job roles and career pathways beyond the traditional academic, research and teaching roles. If you’re considering a career beyond academia and would like to better understand your options, join us to explore what this sector might offer.  In this online panel Q&A event … Continue reading Event: Non-academic careers in higher education, 28 Feb, 13.00-15.00, online

Careers at Costello Medical – Healthcare Consulting and Medical Communication

Costello Medical are hosting a virtual recruitment event on Wed 17th January 2024 at 12.30pm. They recruit into a variety of roles including medical writing, analyst, consultancy and health economics. They have entry level roles suitable for postgraduates with no prior experience as well as more senior opportunities for those with relevant academic or industry … Continue reading Careers at Costello Medical – Healthcare Consulting and Medical Communication

Creative Freelancing event – 15 Nov, 4-6pm

Are you considering freelance work in the creative industries ? This event will allow you to hear from freelancers working across the creative industries, who will give you an honest view about what it is like to work in the sector. Guest speakers are working in the following roles: developers; musician and small business adviser; … Continue reading Creative Freelancing event – 15 Nov, 4-6pm

Are you interested in becoming a Venture Scientist ?

Conception X helps Postgraduate researchers become Venture Scientists – PhD founders who bridge the gap between academia and industry. The programme is for PGRs working on research with commercialisation potential and who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career choice. Cohort 7 of Conception X will run from March to November 2024. The programme … Continue reading Are you interested in becoming a Venture Scientist ?

International students: Find out about Post Study Visa options in the UK

Careers and Placements are running an on campus event on 6th November, 14.00-15.30, focused on post study visa options available to you. The session will be led by one of the University’s Immigration Advisers and Careers and Placements’ International Employability Officer. It will cover a range of visas as well as information about finding employers … Continue reading International students: Find out about Post Study Visa options in the UK

UK Public Sector Recruitment and Careers Events

Recruitment to the UK Civil Service Fast Stream opens on 12th October and closes on 9th November. There are 15 streams in total covering a wide range of departments and specialisms, but also including a Generalist stream. PGRs might be interested to know that 4 of the streams require a postgraduate qualification: Operational Research; Social … Continue reading UK Public Sector Recruitment and Careers Events

Medical Statistics Careers Event – 29 Nov 2023

This external event is organised by ‘Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry’. It is aimed at current students at all degree levels who are considering working in the field of medical statistics, for example within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research. The in-person event is being held at the Cutler’s Hall in Sheffield on Wed 29th November, … Continue reading Medical Statistics Careers Event – 29 Nov 2023

PGRs – tell us what you think of career development resources and support at York

Careers and Placements is carrying out research into how Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approach career planning, their views on the careers and employability provision at the University of York, and where they might like to see changes. Your responses will help us to review and develop our career provision for the future and provide more tailored … Continue reading PGRs – tell us what you think of career development resources and support at York

Research Assistant Internship with the Community Engaged Learning Team

This team is based in Careers and Placements and connects students with local schools, charities and social enterprises in York and delivered 93 projects from Sept 2020 – Dec 2022. Surveys were undertaken by participants before and after participation, plus interviews with community partners. The team now needs a qualitative research assistant to analyse the … Continue reading Research Assistant Internship with the Community Engaged Learning Team

Management Consulting Insight Event

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in management consulting with a global company ? McKinsey & Company are running an insight event on 7th July at their London offices for PhD candidates. The event will include work based and social activities and a chance to meet with McKinsey staff. More information about how to … Continue reading Management Consulting Insight Event