Forthcoming Events

Monday 14th April | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Are you a Year 11, 12, 13 student interested in gaining work experience with one of the world’s leading professional services firms?

Join the KPMG Virtual Work Experience Day during the Easter Break to explore career opportunities in business, finance, accounting, and professional services while developing key employability skills.

Event Details
Date: Monday, 14th April
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual (join from anywhere)

Who Can Attend?
Year 11, 12 and 13 students

What to Expect?
• Learn about KPMG’s early career pathways
• Take part in interactive sessions and real-world business case studies
• Gain insights into careers in professional services
• Hear from current apprentices and senior professionals about their experiences at KPMG

Why Attend?
This one-day virtual experience is designed to give students valuable exposure to the world of professional services, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and gain an understanding of career opportunities at KPMG. Whether you are considering an apprenticeship, exploring work experience or simply want to learn more about the industry, this event will provide first-hand insights and career advice to help you take the next step.

Wednesday 16th April | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Are you interested in pursuing a career in engineering, science, or anything to do with STEM? Would you like to gain some rare and invaluable work experience with multiple global FTSE companies? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, 16th of April from 9am – 3pm, we will be hosting a virtual work experience day with Spectris, Malvern Panalytical, HBK and Servomex! Spectris are a FTSE company and own all the other science and engineering-based companies mentioned above. Collectively they operate in over 30 countries, employ over 7,500 people globally, and have generated a revenue of over a billion pounds as of 2024! Each of the companies Spectris owns specialises in a very specific areas of science and engineering and during this work experience day you will get the opportunity to take part in workshops and network with each of their companies.

Participating in an event such as this will not only allow you to learn more about industry, but it will also give you a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience that will be beneficial for adding value to your CV and LinkedIn profile. This will show employers (including Spectris) that you are proactive and looking to develop your skillset before entering the workplace, which can help you to be recognised as an ambitious and motivated individual as well as allowing you to stand out from other students.

Please sign up for this incredible opportunity, by using the registration link below. After the event you will receive a certificate that you can use on your CV’s and any job applications that you make.

Thursday 17th April | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Are you interested in breaking into the world of business and accounting? If so then this work experience is for you! This Easter break, we have teamed up with 5 of the worlds biggest accounting and professional services firms to give students an incredible insight to what its really like working within the industry and becoming a top business professional at a leading international firm.

We have big 4 firm KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, S&W and CIMA joining us to run hands on practical workshops with you to show you what it’s really like working in the industry and how you could grow your career as a successful accountant, consultant or tax adviser. You will have the opportunity to work on business projects, conduct a profit and loss on a company, work on a consulting project as well as getting the chance to pitch your ideas and work to the professionals across the day.

On top of this we will be setting up dedicated workshop / networking booths so you can have 1-1 conversations with people from these companies to get your questions answered and find out about all the key programmes on offer, deadlines to apply as well as summer work experience opportunities along with graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

Key Details: 

• Business & Accounting Work Experience during the Easter Holidays
• Thursday 17th April 10am – 3pm
• Employers involved are; KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, S&W, CIMA and the University of Law Business School
• An opportunity to take part in business and accounting workshops, hear from 5 international firms as well as the UK’s biggest university offering business degrees
• Networking opportunities in the virtual booths
• Certificate of completion sent out to all students who take part in the day

If you would like to secure your place, please apply on the below link.

Thursday 24th April | 3:30pm

The apprenticeship recruitment landscape is constantly changing, with many employers now utilising different methods to assess candidates, including assessment centres. Join us to hear directly from employers about how they work, what they’re really looking for and their advice on how students can prepare.

Tuesday 29th April | 3:30pm

Since launching in 2020, more than 30,000 students have started a T Level programme, accessing state of the art facilities and undertaking industry placements all whilst studying an innovative curriculum designed by leading employers. The rise in popularity has been matched by the increase in employers opening their doors and designing T Level Industry Placements that support students to develop their skills, and provide crucial opportunities to apply their learning in a real workplace. Join this webinar to hear directly from employers about their T Level programmes, including:
• The structure and content of an Industry Placement.
• Matching T Level students with employers.
• How the curriculum is linked to the workplace.
• The benefits of learning through an applied model.
• Advice for making the most of placements.

Tuesday 29th April – Thursday 1st May

UK University Search are excited to be collaborating with the Russell Group once again to bring you our popular, informative and inspiring webinars that cover a range of key topics.

Taking place from the 29th April to 1st May, we have five 90-minute sessions each featuring four or five expert panellists who will offer clear, impartial guidance for students looking at taking the next step in their educational journey.

In each session, the Q&A function will be managed by other member universities from the Russell Group who will be able to answer specific questions and provide further information.

ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SELECT THE WEBINAR/S YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN BY CLICKING ON THE ZOOM LINK/S.

Please also register if you would like to be emailed access to the recordings.

The schedule is as follows:

Day 1 – 29th April
An Introduction to the Russell Group and Why Choose to Study There? 12:00 to 13:30
Student life at University 16:30 – 18:00

Day 2 – 30th April
Considering clinical and health professions 9:00 to 10:30

Day 3 – 1st May
Researching University Options 12:00 to 13:30
Personal Statements and Applying to a Russell Group University 16:30 to 18:00

All times shown are UK/BST

The Russell Group is made up of:
University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, University of Glasgow, Imperial College London, King’s College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, London School of Economics & Political Science, University of Manchester, Newcastle University, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, Queen Mary, University of London, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University College London, University of Warwick, University of York.

Thinking about a career in maths but worried it might be out of reach?

You’re not alone! Many people, even those in successful careers, sometimes question whether they truly belong. Maybe you’ve felt it yourself — like when you’re in a top set maths class and worry everyone else understands things faster, or when you’ve been given a leadership role and think, *“Did they pick the right person?”*

That feeling is called imposter syndrome, and the good news is, it doesn’t define your potential.

Join IFOA and APR LLP for a webinar that will give you practical tools to build confidence and embrace opportunities in technical careers. You’ll discover how to turn self-doubt into self-belief and see why you absolutely do belong in any career you set your sights on.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• Recognising and challenging imposter syndrome
• Strategies to boost your confidence
• Real stories from professionals who’ve been where you are

If you’re studying maths and want to explore how those skills could lead to an exciting career, this webinar is for you!

Monday 19th May | 3:30pm

Many students have additional needs and may feel unsure about the support that will be offered by employers and training providers. Join us to hear about the flexibilities that can be offered and the support that apprentices will receive.

Wednesday 4th June | 3:00pm

Join our virtual fair to chat with 40 global universities in just two hours! We’ll be joined by experts from the universities of Bocconi, Radboud, Birmingham, Butler, Imperial College London, Ohio Wesleyan, Westlake and many more! You’ll have the chance to get your questions answered, and attend live sessions on topics including student finance, personal statements, choosing a university, and subject sessions.

Monday 7th July | 3:30pm

If you’ve just finished your course(s) and taken your exams, but aren’t sure what you’re doing next, or may want to change your mind about what you are planning to do, join us to find out about what to do right now to start finding an apprenticeship. You haven’t left it too late!

Friday 7th November

Event Time: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
Venue: Liverpool, Anfield Stadium, L4 0TH

Our Autumn Liverpool Fair is the perfect way for students to choose which university or apprenticeship is right for them.

This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of exhibiting universities and apprenticeship providers. These will include; Russell Group, red brick and modern institutions, as well as apprenticeship providers and local colleges.

The fair will feature a wide range of vital seminars including: UCAS Personal Statement & Application Advice, Why take an Apprenticeship, Choosing a University Course, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and Student Finance.

The event is ideal for Year 13s who will be applying for university, HE courses or apprenticeships. As well as Year 12s who will be starting to make decisions about their post-18 education and career choices. Please note this event is not suitable for year 10 or younger students. The fair is completely free to attend.