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An exclusive programme for Science students to kickstart your career
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Environment, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology
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Nicola Clemmit Employability Manager works with Computer Science |
Nyree Hardie Careers Consultant works with Biology, Chemistry, |
Vicky Barton Careers Consultant works with Mathematics, |
Key resources
For information resources specific to science and technology, visit the Science careers resources page.
Activities this term open to all Sciences students
Most departments also have a programme of careers-related talks and activities - check your academic timetable to see what's planned.
In Spring Term all of our events are taking place online. We have a mix of live, interactive sessions and .
Here are the highlights for Sciences students. Browse all our upcoming live events on Handshake.
Live events
Week 2
- Museums and heritage Q&A: Careers in a world impacted by Covid (will cover digital creativity in this sector) - 20 January
Week 3
Week 4
- IBM: Women in Tech practical skills workshop - 3 February
- Digital solutions Q&A: Careers in a world impacted by Covid - 3 February
Week 5
- Virtual Assessment Centre Experience - 10 February
Week 7
- Graduate entry into medicine - 24 February
Week 9
- Sciences: Using specialist life science recruitment agencies to find a job - 10 March
- Early careers day, everywoman Tech forum, 11 March (external event)
Week 11 (Vacation week 1)
- Two-day employer challenge - 23 and 23 March
Browse all our events on Handshake.
Pre-recorded events
We have sessions grouped in three categories:
- Career ideas
- Finding and applying for jobs
- Other virtual careers sessions
Other activities
- Explore Enterprise - applications open 11 January - 12 February
- York Strengths for Undergraduate First Years
- NEW York Award launching soon - check back for details
- York Leaders coming soon - check back for details
- Volunteering opportunities
Appointments
Careers advice appointments are available throughout the term. All our appointments are taking place on Zoom. Book an appointment on Handshake and read our Talk to Us page for information about our other appointments.
Keep up to date with all our events on our What's on page and Handshake.
