Events for Researchers

Career events and opportunities for University of Oxford research students and staff.

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.

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Events are run online  O  or in person  P 

Whilst some sessions will take place online, more interactive events will take place in person at the Careers Service building at 56 Banbury Rd, OX2 6PA, unless otherwise specified. 

Events in April - June 2026

​​April events

Date Event Time
Tuesday 21/04/26 How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Career Prospects  O  13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday 29/04/26 Visas for Staying in the UK to Work (Visa and Immigration Advisers)  O  11:00 - 12:30
Thursday 30/04/26 Securing an Internship as a Postgraduate Student  P  13:00 - 14:00

May events

Date Event Time
Friday 01/05/26 How to Find Employment in Your Home Country  O  12:00 - 13:00
Thursday 05/05/26 Introduction to Publishing and Journalism Careers  O  16:00 - 17:00
Thursday 14/05/26 Insight into Academia: Academic Career Paths  O  13:00 - 14:00
Thursday 14/05/26 How to Improve Your Interview Technique  P  14:00 - 15:15
Tuesday 19/05/26 AI & Job Applications: What to Know  O  13:00 - 14:00
Thursday 21/05/26 Positive Impact Internships with Charities  O  12:00 - 13:00
Thursday 21/05/26 Insight into Academia: Myths and Realities of Academic Careers (Panel)  O  13:00 - 14:00
Monday 25/05/26 Insight into Data Careers: How do I get there?  O   12:00 - 13:00
Thursday 28/05/26 Insight into Academia: Positioning for Academic Progression  O    13:00 - 14:00

 

June events

Date Event Time
Thursday 04/06/26 Insight into Academia: Academic Application Materials  O  13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 09/06/26 Introduction to Education Alternatives: policy, consulting and more  O  13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 09/06/26 Introduction to Quant Finance Careers  O  12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 10/06/26 How to Create Effective CVs and Cover Letters  O  13:00 - 14:00
Thursday 11/06/26 Offer Holders Panel: Civil Service and Public Sector   O  13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 16/06/26 Applications for business careers and management consulting   O  12:00 - 13:00

 

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