{"id":3633,"date":"2026-10-15T11:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=3633"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:28:17","slug":"explore-your-future-at-our-stem-careers-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2026\/10\/15\/explore-your-future-at-our-stem-careers-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore your Future at our STEM Careers Fair!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Curious about your future? Interested in science, technology, engineering or maths? Come along to our STEM Careers Fair on Thursday 29 October 2026!<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Whether you already have a dream career in mind or are still exploring your options, our STEM Careers Fair is the perfect opportunity to discover where your interests could take you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>STEM careers are about so much more than laboratories and computers. From protecting our oceans and developing innovative technologies to designing infrastructure, improving healthcare and shaping the future of business, STEM opens the door to an incredible range of possibilities.<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><strong>Register to attend:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=19369&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=19369&amp;service=Careers+Service\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><br \/>\n\ud83c\udf1f<b> Meet the Organisations Shaping Your Future<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have the opportunity to discover more about exciting career pathways and learn from a range of organisations working across different industries. Exhibitors include:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddec <b>Lilly<\/b> \u2013 Discover how science and research help develop medicines and improve people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd2c <b>AbBaltis<\/b> \u2013 Explore opportunities in the life sciences and the world of scientific research.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb <b>Capacitas<\/b> \u2013 Find out how technology, digital systems and engineering skills help businesses solve complex challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf0d <b>Operation Wallacea<\/b> \u2013 Learn about careers in conservation, biodiversity, ecology and environmental research.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f <b>Arcadis<\/b> \u2013 Discover how engineers and other professionals design sustainable cities, develop infrastructure and tackle environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u2693 <b>Port of Dover<\/b> \u2013 Explore the engineering, technology, logistics and operational careers that help keep one of the UK\u2019s major ports moving.<\/p>\n<p>\u2708\ufe0f <b>Holiday Extras<\/b> \u2013 Find out how technology, data and innovation contribute to the travel industry.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddea <b>Sysco<\/b> \u2013 Discover the different opportunities available across a major foodservice business, including careers involving technology, logistics and operations.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddeb <b>Government Operational Research Service<\/b> \u2013 Discover how mathematics, statistics and data analysis can help solve complex problems and shape decisions across the UK government.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s not all! With organisations from a variety of sectors, there\u2019s plenty to explore, whatever your interests or future ambitions.<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">\ud83d\udd2c <b>STEM Events &amp; CV Drop-in<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>During the Fair you can also attend a series of industry insight talks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My Year in Industry: Placement Talks<\/strong> &#8211; 11am to 3pm in Sibson Atrium<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=19587&amp;service=Careers+Service\"><strong>Student to Software Engineer: Take a Year in Industry with Fivium<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 11:30am in Sibson SR3<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=19589&amp;service=Careers+Service\"><strong>Syntech Biofuel &#8211; From Waste to Fuel: Building a Career in Renewable Energy\u200b<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 12:30pm in Sibson SR3<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=19591&amp;service=Careers+Service\"><strong>Wild Talk: From wildlife biology to science communication<\/strong><\/a> \u200b- 1pm in Sibson LT2<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=19585&amp;service=Careers+Service\"><strong>Government Operational Research Service (GORS): Maths and Data Science<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 2.15pm in Sibson SR3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">PLUS get your CV checked by one of the Careers Team!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5<b> Save the Date!<br \/>\n<\/b><span data-teams=\"true\"><b>Event:<\/b> STEM Careers Fair<br \/>\n<b>Date:<\/b> Thursday 29 October 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 11am &#8211; 3pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Sibson Atrium<br \/>\n<b>Who can attend?<\/b> All students interested in exploring STEM careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t miss out! Come along, ask questions, explore your options and take the first step towards discovering your future.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curious about your future? Interested in science, technology, engineering or maths? Come along to our STEM Careers Fair on Thursday 29 October 2026! 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