STEM Women Edinburgh Graduate Careers Event

Oct 07, 2024 Events 2 minutes read

Over 300 attendees came along to the impressive Assembly Rooms venue in Edinburgh on Tuesday 1st October 2024, to meet with 15 companies all looking to recruit female STEM students and recent graduates.

The event took place on a sunny Autumn afternoon in the heart of Edinburgh. The historic venue set the scene for an inspiring day, with a stunning chandelier in the centre of the room.

As the event got underway, students from the University of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University began to arrive, along with many who had travelled from  further afield including Glasgow, St Andrews and Stirling.

In the exhibition space, attendees were able to meet with the employers, network and ask questions about current opportunities. Exhibitors included Accenture, Bloomberg, BP, the British Army, Canon Medical, Energus, Lloyds Banking Group, Oceaneering, Optiver, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the Royal Navy, Sonos, SSE, Weatherford, and Wood.

Each company was able to engage with students and graduates at their stall, promoting exciting opportunities from graduate schemes to internships. The large networking room was soon filled with the sound of positive conversations.

Kirsty MacLennan, an Accountancy and Finance student from Stirling University, found the event very helpful in guiding her career plans:

“Thanks for inviting me to attend the event. I found it really interesting and insightful by getting to meet companies there and speaking to them. I was able to gain more insight into graduate applications and internship placements.”

Exhibitors also commented on the success of the event, noting that it was well organised, with a steady flow of engaged attendees. They highlighted the support offered by the STEM Women team on the day as well as enjoying the impressive surroundings.

 

The STEM Women team were delighted with the impressive turnout for the first event of the Autumn season. We can’t wait to host our next events in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Amsterdam, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol and Dublin!

Are you an employer looking to exhibit and talk at one of our events? Get in touch with our team today and be part of the next STEM Women event.

If you’re a student looking to attend an event, check out our events page and register for your free ticket!