Durham University Summer Careers Fair

June 2026 - exact date to be confirmed

Throughout the autumn term, Careers and Enterprise ran three successful sector-specific fairs – STEM, Law, and Business, Finance & Consultancy – each attracting over 1,000 students. These vibrant and engaging afternoons were marked by dynamic exchanges, with employers managing throngs of enthusiastic students, keen to connect, ask questions, and be inspired. The energy and interest shown by attendees highlighted the value of in-person engagement and the appetite for meaningful career conversations.

The Summer Careers Fair will build on this momentum and is open to employers from all sectors, particularly those whose graduate opportunities fall outside the core sectors typically represented in our autumn fairs or who offer alternative career paths. It is ideal for organisations whose recruitment windows open early and who are offering graduate roles, internships, placements, or insight opportunities in areas such as:

• Creative industries, non-profits, public sector, retail, logistics, IT, and more.
• Employers of all sizes – from regional SMEs to national graduate recruiters.
• Organisations looking to return and continue building their brand with Durham students.
• Employers who missed the autumn sector-specific fairs and wish to engage with a wide student audience.

This Summer Careers Fair provides a valuable opportunity to raise your profile, promote your early careers opportunities, and connect with a diverse and motivated student community in a welcoming and well-supported environment.

Please note: The fair is open to Durham University students only, including current students and recent graduates.

Disclaimer

Durham University (Careers and Enterprise Service)  is committed to providing an impartial and inclusive service that supports all students to explore their career or entrepreneurial ambitions. On occasion, there may be businesses, industries and employers in attendance at an organised activity, event or fair with whom some of the university community might choose to demonstrate their disagreement.  We fully respect the right of students to express their views peacefully, and the University will take appropriate steps to manage any associated risks appropriately and proportionately. 

Where appropriate, participating organisations will be asked to provide a risk assessment and ensure their representatives are suitably briefed and prepared for engagement with our diverse student community.