Science, Engineering and Technology Fair 2024
Saturday 26 October 2024. Exhibitors from 10:30 - 13:30
Examination Schools, 75-81 High St, OX1 4BG
Access the SET Fair booklet (PDF)
The Science, Engineering and Technology Fair offers Oxford University students, researchers and alumni the chance to explore internships and graduate roles in a variety of technical areas.
Organisations attending range from leading global companies to specialist technology firms with a focus on energy, engineering consultancy, science R&D, patent work, IT, transport, and many more. Oxford University careers advisers will also be on hand to answer your questions.
The Science, Engineering and Technology Fair is open to all Oxford University students, but of particular interest to those studying science, engineering, computing or maths.
Pre-registration is not mandatory but don't forget to bring your University Card!
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Pre-fair talks
Finding Scientific and Technical Internships
09:30 - 10:00, at the Examination Schools
In this pre-fair session, we will give an overview of the many ways to gain experience and secure internships in the science and technology sector. We will cover opportunities in university labs and in research institutes, and in industry from tiny start-ups to global companies. This is also an introduction to internships worldwide offered by the Micro-Internship Programme and Summer Internship Programme.
Alumni @ the Science, Engineering and Technology Fair
09:30 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools
Dr Mike Moss will host this session to help alumni make the most of the fair.
Researchers @ the Science, Engineering and Technology Fair
09:45 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools
This session offers researchers an informal opportunity to discuss career options with an adviser, focusing on how to leverage a doctorate or academic experience to attract recruiters by identifying and enhancing relevant skills.
Who are you and what do you do?! Pre-fair talk with Softwire
10:00 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools
We aim to provide an overview of Softwire – its culture and values and an insider's point of view of working there! We will also share some case studies of our projects and what the recruitment process looks like.
Softwire makes innovative, high quality software for a range of clients including the BBC and Google DeepMind. Our brilliant working environment, friendly attitude and flexible approach has put us in the top 25 of The Best Companies List ten years running.
Make the most of the fair
- Start planning your next career steps or focus your search
- Find full time jobs, graduate schemes and internships in the science, engineering and technology sectors
- Find out more on how to make the most of the careers fair.
Note that this event is only open to Oxford University students, researchers, and alumni.
Recruiters
The Oxford University Science, Engineering and Technology Fair is an opportunity for organisations to promote their work experience and employment opportunities directly to Oxford University students. The fair is open to all Oxford undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers looking for technical or non-technical roles, and particularly aimed at those studying science and engineering-related subjects.
If you want to get involved, find out how you can register on our recruiter information page.
