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Our team are committed to supporting you progress into your dream careers. We can help provide guidance, skills development, networking, global opportunities and much more. We look forward in supporting you to
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Tackle a real-world problem, then persuade the experts, while developing key employability skills in the process. This year the challenge takes place at PwC in Belfast. https://go.qub.ac.uk/realworldchallenge 05-06 MAR
Join us on a two day tour visiting employers across Northern Ireland who can answer some of your questions about working in this sector. They can offer you a behind the scenes look at their workplace, work practices, people and environments. https:/go.qub.ac.uk/spotlightonpublicsector
QUB FUNDED SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Whether you are looking for a funded summer internship, a short-term Micro Internship, you can use MyFuture to search and find work experience opportunities.
https://go.qub.ac.uk/qubfundedinternships
Develop your career skills and become an innovator of the future! Guided by industry mentors, students will be placed into teams and tasked with solving a global challenge. http://go.qub.ac.uk/careerskillsbootcamp
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WORK SHADOWING WEEK
Queen’s Students can take part in our popular Work Shadowing Week to spend a day at an organisation to gain real life organisation insights into the workplace. https://go.qub.ac.uk/workshadowingweek
SPOTLIGHT ON LIFE SCIENCES
Students who secure a place will on our tour have the opportunity to visit a number of our most innovative local scientific employers. Students will gain a better understanding of the wealth of both lab- based and nonlab based Careers in the life sciences industry. https://go.qub.ac.uk/spotlightonlifesciences
SPOTLIGHT ON LAW
Law students and a few students from other Schools get the opportunity to take part in in-person workplace visits to local and global law firms based in Belfast. https://go.qub.ac.uk/spotlightonlaw
REAL-WORLD CONSULTANCY PROGRAMME
If you want to be challenged, have fun, make friends and hone your problem-solving skills then this is the extra-curricular programme for you. https://go.qub.ac.uk/realworldconsultancy
SPRING
The Spring Careers Fair 2025 was held on Wednesday 5th February across Whitla Hall, Mandela Hall, and South Dining Hall, with over 100 Employers across all industries in attendance. During the event our Global Opportunities Team also held a Go Global Showcase in the Cube, One Elmwood, to showcase all their work and study abroad opportunities.
“THERE IS SUCH A BROAD RANGE OF DIVERSE TALENT HERE AT QUEEN’S.”
Maeve Parkinson, Head of Student Recruitment, EY
It was a busy day across all venues, with lots of important conversations had about the various graduate opportunities, internships, and placements on offer. A big thank you to our Spring Careers Fair sponsor EY NI, our student assistants, the Employers, the Queen’s staff, and those of you that joined us on the day.
SPRING CAREERS FAIR COMPETITION WINNER OF THE LUCKY DUCK QUEST
The winner of our Lucky Duck Quest competition at the Spring Careers Fair 2025 is Queen’s Software Engineering with Placement student, Thomas Manley.
Thomas won a £100 Deliveroo voucher for finding all of the five hidden Careers themed rubber ducks across the various Fair venues. How many did you spot?
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Utrecht Summer School Applications
We are offering up to £1,400 in funding for approx 60 full time Queen's Undergraduate students to complete a Utrecht Summer School Course in the Netherlands Students from a Widening Participation background can also avail of a further £150 funding towards the travel costs
The Utrecht Summer School offers a broad selection of approx 200 summer courses in various disciplines. Application deadline is 12 noon on 03 March 2025. https://go.qub.ac.uk/utrechtsummerschool
Think Pacific
Would you like to complete a virtual Summer internship with an award-winning volunteering organisation?
Virtual internships are internships completed remotely from your home We’ll connect you with real life projects supporting communities, organistions and charities in the Fiji islands as well as providing insightful mentoring, coaching and support to help you contribute to global issues
Find out about Think Pacific Virtual Internships
European Study Exchange
Where can I go?
Italy? Spain? Europe is your oyster Queen’s has student exchange agreements with over 150 universities across Europe and beyond
Opportunities will depend on the agreements your School has established and the degree programme you are on
The study exchange options for your subject area can be found through the Global Opportunities search tool or Faculty links on our intranet
Contact the Go Global Team to find out about European Exchanges
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Here is Sanvi one of our students studying BSc Physics as part of our partnership with North Eastern University in the US. Sanvi is sharing her story of how she be came passionate about Astronomy and eventually wanting pursue a career in Physics. It is lovely to hear stories of students reaching for the stars with their career aspirations
REACHING FOR THE REACHING FOR THE REACHING FOR THE STARS STARS STARS
“My family loves star-gazing. We hike to nearby hills, place our blankets on the grass, and lay down to gaze at the sky Each time, I’m bewitched; the stars are ethereal as they sparkle in the dreamy, dark night sky.
As a child, I would ask Dad about the North Star, about constellations, about what made up the sky, the universe, and I quietly listened as he answered my silly inquiries In my naivety, the stars seemed unreachable from the ground
Astronomy is fascinating, but the topic was always deemed too “ambitious” for me. Consequently, I underwent many “phases” throughout childhood; from singer to zoologist, to chef to chemist, I wanted to do it all. However, at night, the stars would still be twinkling
Thankfully, this uncertainty ended in highschool On the first day of class, my amazing Physics teacher dimmed the lights as the smartboard flickered on, displaying pictures processed using information from the James Webb Space Telescope They were marvellous; one was an iridescent image of mythicallooking pillars of dust clouds, and another was a beautiful snapshot of a spiral galaxy The experience was unreal, solidifying my future in Astrophysics
Now in college, I'm Pluto Similar to its divergent orbit which still completes its path around the Sun, I’m on a purpose-driven path unique to myself. There are not only stars and constellations anymore; there are supernovae and superclusters, and galaxies and gravity, and infinite phenomena to uncover Nevertheless, I’m excited to continue exploring this world of ours. And one day
…I
will touch the stars.”
If you wish to share your Career passion please contact us at Careersmarketing@qubacuk We would love to hear your story
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INTERVIEW Chris Fullerton
Arthur
Cox
My name is Chris Fullerton and I am a partner in the Employment Law Group at Arthur Cox, one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Belfast and Dublin. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
QUESTION AND ANSWER
WHAT ATTRIBUTES DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A STUDENT APPLYING FOR ARTHUR COX?
We look for students who are not only academically strong but who also demonstrate a genuine interest in the commercial world and the challenges our clients face. Commercial awareness is essential, as our lawyers need to understand how legal advice can drive business success. We value excellent communication skills, as clear and effective communication is at the heart of what we do – whether it’s drafting complex agreements or advising clients in high-pressure situations.
“STAY CURIOUS AND EMBRACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN.”
Teamwork and collaboration are equally important as much of our work involves close cooperation with our colleagues and clients. We also look for resilience and adaptability, as the legal profession can be demanding and fast-paced. Candidates who can thrive under pressure and adapt to new challenges will excel in our environment. Finally, we want to see genuine drive and initiative. Students who are proactive, motivated and eager to learn make the most of the opportunities we offer and stand out as future leaders in our field.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE STARTING A CAREER IN LAW?
For those starting in law, my advice would be to stay curious and embrace every opportunity to learn. The legal profession is constantly evolving. Be proactive –ask questions, seek feedback and take ownership of your work. Show initiative and take time to understand the bigger picture.
Apply to our Spotlight on Law programme https://go.qub.ac.uk/spotlightonlaw
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