天美传媒

Self-Employment & Side Hustles Fair

Whether you鈥檙e developing a passion project, thinking about freelancing after graduation, or dreaming of launching your own start-up, this event will help you explore what鈥檚 possible and how to get there.

馃搮Tuesday 3^rd March 11:00 - 14:00
馃搷Luton Campus Centre 
馃挕Fuel your ambition and turn ideas into action

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Already running a side hustle, freelancing alongside your studies, or curious about starting your own business one day? Self-Employment & Side Hustles is designed for students who want to explore self-employment, start-ups and entrepreneurial career paths, whether you鈥檙e just idea-curious or ready to take your first steps.

This small interactive fair brings together some local small business owners and freelancers. Ask questions about their experiences and hear stories about how they got started, the challenges they faced, and what they wish they鈥檇 known sooner.

Alongside the fair, join one of our short breakout sessions to dive deeper:

Is Self Employment Right For You?

Exploring options, risks and rewards
11:00-11:45 J209
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First Steps to Starting Your Own Business
Turning ideas into action
11:45-12:30 J209
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Join UoB Enterprise Support Network
Discover the help available once you begin and future regular sessions bringing in expertise and advice
12:30-13:15 H211
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Bedford Career Connect

馃搮Monday 2nd March 11:00 - 14:00
馃搷Bedford Gateway 

馃挕Career Powered connections that open real opportunities
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Meet employers from industries relevant to you, including Sport, Social Sciences and Emergency Services. Explore part-time work, placements and graduate roles, ask questions, and start building connections that support your next steps.

Stem Expo

馃搮Wednesday 4th March 10:00-15:00
馃搷Luton Campus 

馃挕Accelerating futures in Life Sciences

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Explore where a degree in life sciences can take you. This interactive expo brings together employers and professionals from industry, practice and policy to help you understand real career pathways in life sciences and what employers are looking for.

You鈥檒l hear short talks from different sectors, take part in a live employer panel, and meet organisations at the careers fair to ask questions, build confidence and make valuable connections. Whether you鈥檙e exploring options, thinking ahead to placements or preparing for life after graduation, this is a chance to see how your studies translate into real-world careers.

World Book Day - Career Stories

馃搮Thursday 5th March 11:00-12:00
馃搷Luton Campus, 1st Floor G Block 

馃挕Grab a coffee, hear a story, get inspired!
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Celebrate World Book Day with a career twist! Join us for an intimate talk from a 天美传媒 alumni who will share their personal career journey, including the challenges, the successes, and the unexpected paths they took after graduation.

This is your chance to:

•          Hear real-life stories from someone who has been in your shoes
•          Learn how transferable skills and experiences shaped their career
•          Ask questions and get advice for your own next steps

Perfect for students looking for inspiration, guidance, or just a fresh perspective on the variety of careers your degree can lead to.

A mix of virtual and online sessions for students to explore everything you need to know to develop your future career, including skills development, finding work and further study, career options and application processes. Information-filled sessions with links to invaluable resources that will be available throughout the year

馃挕Job Interviews with Richard Farquhar
馃搮Monday 2nd March 14:00 - 15:00
馃搷Luton Campus C420 
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馃挕Further 天美传媒 Options with Sulaman Sunny

馃搮Wednesday 4th March 11:00 - 12:00
馃搷Luton Campus J012 
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馃挕AI for Employability with Sulaman Sunny
馃搮Thursday 5th March 11:00 - 12:00
馃搷Luton Campus P102 
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馃挕Minority Ethnic Student Opportunities with Arshad Shafi

馃搮Thursday 5th March 12:00 - 13:00
馃搷Virtual event 
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馃挕Finding a Graduate Job with Matthew Harris

馃搮Friday 6th March 11:00 - 12:00
馃搷Virtual event 
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Need career advice, CV support, or guidance on next steps?

Join our National Careers Week Career Power Hour  and get personalised support from our Careers and Employability team.

Whether you鈥檙e exploring career options, preparing applications, or just unsure where to start, this is your chance to:

• Ask questions in a relaxed, one-on-one setting
• Get feedback on CVs, cover letters, and applications
• Learn about opportunities across internships, placements, and graduate schemes

No appointment needed, just drop in and accelerate your career in one focused session.

Luton Campus
馃搮Every Day (Monday - Friday, 2-6th March)
馃搷Luton Campus Centre 13:00 - 14:00

Bedford Campus
馃搮Tuesday 3rd March
馃搮Thursday 5th March
馃搷Ground Floor Gateway 13:00 - 14:00