Manchester STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Careers fair introducing graduate employers to women studying STEM in Manchester.
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Wednesday 25th February 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
In-Person (Manchester)
The Bridgewater Hall

Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS

Event overview

Our careers fair enables graduate employers to have a company stand and meet hundreds of talented women studying STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees at universities in Manchester.

Companies can exhibit to promote graduate roles, internships and placements.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity…book your exhibitor space today!

  • Targeting students who identify as women.
  • Predicted 200 student/graduate attendees.
  • Perfect for women who are studying, or recently graduated from, a STEM related course at university and who are permanently eligible to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
  • Marketed to university students in and near Manchester including University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and University of Liverpool.
  • Employers each have a company stall. They can display merch and promote their graduate roles, internships and placements to the attendees.
“The event was a great experience. As a company we have never attended previously but I think the range of students in attendance was very wide ranging and relevant for our sector.”

Charlotte Yates, HR Advisor, Hyde Group Ltd – Manchester STEM Women Event Exhibitor

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Past Exhibitors

We have been running STEM Women events in Manchester since 2018. In that time, the following fantastic companies have exhibited:

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The Bridgewater Hall

Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS

About this event

Students and recent graduates, join us at this STEM careers event and connect with graduate employers across STEM-related industries (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

You can also visit company stands to learn more about opportunities including graduate programmes, jobs and internships. Don’t miss out on this exclusive and exciting opportunity…register today!

This event is targeted towards women and non-binary people but is open to all students and recent graduates, regardless of gender.

 

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What to expect at a STEM Women event
Attendees can visit company stands to learn more and apply for graduate jobs.

Arrival

Who Can Attend?

Networking

Refreshments

Travel to the venue
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
By bus, train or tram

The Hall is in the centre of Manchester, easily accessible by public transport.

Metrolink tram passengers should alight at St Peter’s Square or Deansgate-Castlefield.

The nearest bus stops for major routes into the city centre are St Peter’s Square/Portland Street or Deansgate.

The nearest rail stations are Deansgate and Oxford Road.

By car

If travelling by car, please allow plenty of time for your journey. For satellite navigation, the Hall’s postcode is M2 3WS. The nearest car parks are Q-Park, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street.

Please note all NCPs are now cashless, and payment requires a debit or credit card.

Find out more

Watch the video below, or read our Frequently Asked Questions to find out more

Can I bring anyone with me?
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You are welcome to bring course mates, but please make sure they download their own ticket. Parents, partners, children, carers etc. are also welcome, but please notify us via email (sophiec@stemwomen.com).
Is it free?
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All of our events are completely free of charge for attendees.
Do I need to bring anything?
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You just need your Eventbrite ticket - you can have this printed out or just show us the QR code on your phone. You are welcome to bring copies of your CV if you like but this is not a requirement.
Do I need more than one ticket?
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Please only request one ticket. Your ticket will be valid from the start time until the end of the event. For example a noon ticket will be eligible from noon - event end. A 1pm ticket will be eligible from 1pm - event end. Drop us an email if you have any questions!
What is the dress code?
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The dress code is up to you! Most of our attendees opt for smart casual attire.
Do the companies attending offer sponsorship?
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The majority of exhibitors will not be able to provide sponsorship and will require applicants to be permanently eligible to work in the UK. We would not recommend attending this event if you are seeking sponsorship.
Who is exhibiting at this event?
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You will be given a brochure on the event day with all of the companies listed with a short bio!
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