The School of Applied Sciences at UWE Bristol invites all students, staff and members of the wider community to attend our annual flagship careers event Science Futures Fair 2025.
Science Futures fair is an annual event which provides opportunities for students to connect with employers and organisations across the Life Sciences sector coming together to network and to access a range of opportunities which includes: internship and placement opportunities, graduate roles, volunteering opportunities and postgraduate courses e.g. Master’s, Doctoral and PhD opportunities etc.
Date: Wed 29 January 2025
Time: 12:00 – 16:30
Location: EP1 (Enterprise Park 1), Frenchay Campus,
Further info
Who should attend Science Futures?
Science Futures is organised for Applied Science students at UWE Bristol but as the event has grown year-on-year, students from partner colleges and other universities have attended the Science Futures Fair. The event is open to students at all levels of study (undergraduate and postgraduate), UWE alumni are also invited to Science Futures Fair as this event features a wide range of activities and opportunities for everyone. One of the main features of Science Futures is the number of attending organisations at the event (including non-exhibitors) and the opportunities this provides.
What to expect at Science Futures Fair 2025
There are several activities and opportunities for everyone at Science Futures 2025.
Science Futures 2025 is a great event that we are all looking forward to. I can’t wait to meet the employers, hear from our alumni and see our students engaging in this unique event. Come over and join us in EP1 for an event not to be missed!
Dr Lyn Newton, Dean and Head of School of Applied Sciences (UWE Bristol)
This year, the event will feature the following:
- Careers fair with employers and professional societies
- Expert speakers from different applied science related fields
- Panel discussions on different career pathways following a science degree
- Exhibition of postgraduate and further study opportunities (MSc, MRes, PhD)
Which employers are we expecting at Science Futures Fair this year?
We are always excited about the numbers of employers and organisations that attend Science Futures annually and this year we are expecting another good turn out of employers. So far we have confirmed the the following organisations; Grad Southwest, Institute of Biomedical Sciences , NHS Blood and Transplant , Science Creates , Wardell Armstrong , NPK Recovery, Get Into Teaching , CSA Environmental , North Bristol NHS Trust, Element , Rentokill, Thatchers , UK Remediation, Wessex Water , Malvern Panalytical, Careers in Healthcare Communications, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Office of National Statistics (ONS), Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum, Veon Scientific, Eclateral, with more to come….
Which Postgraduate programmes on show at Science Futures 2025
If you are a current student, alumni or member of the pubic considering what your next steps are after your undergraduate programme or if you are considering a return to education, you will have the opportunity to meet with the programme leaders on a range of our postgraduate programmes: Masters in Research (MRes) in Applied Sciences, MSc Science Communication, MSc Sustainable Food Systems, MSc/PgDip Biomedical Sciences, MSc Health Technology, MSc Applied Transfusion & Transplantation Science, MSc Forensic Science, MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation, MSc Conservation leadership, Professional Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences
We look forward to seeing you at the Science Futures Fair!
Article written by
Prof. Emmanuel Adukwu (Deputy Head of School)