Green Careers Fair
Wednesday, 24 September, 10:00-16:00, Glasgow University Union
The future is green, and yours could be too!
You’ve likely heard of “green jobs” and the “green transition”, but what do these terms really mean and how do they relate to your career journey?
In partnership with the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA), we’re hosting the Green Careers Fair where students from Scottish universities can explore careers that support people and planet.
Green careers are for anyone, no matter what you study, so come discover what's possible for you...
We’re not just talking about ecologists and environmental engineers. Green careers include community renewable energy practitioners, hemp insulation manufacturers, green health prescribers and countless other roles. Connect with and learn from professionals working in these areas and beyond!
What to expect
- Network with over 40 ecologically driven organisations across a range of areas
- Discover a range of green career paths available to you
- Gain valuable insight at panel discussions covering key developments, challenges and opportunities in the green sector
- Join interactive workshops to get thinking ecologically and enhance your understanding of green jobs and what you’ll need to succeed
Programme
- 10:00-16:00, Exhibitor stands
- 10:15-16:00, Workshops (details below)
- 10:20-15:30, Careers in Conversation panel discussions
- 10:20-11:20, How I got here: Interesting journeys
- 11:50-12:50, A day in the life
- 13:10-14:10, Technology for people and planet
- 14:30-15:30, I don't want a desk job
Staff wearing SEDA t-shirts will be stationed throughout the building to assist you in any way.
Registration
University of Glasgow students do not need to register. You must bring along your UofG student card to gain access to the event.
Register interest as a UofG student
Non-University of Glasgow students must register via Eventbrite. You must be currently enrolled at a Scottish university and bring along a student card to gain access to the event. Non-University of Glasgow students who do not both register in advance and bring along their student card on the day will not be permitted entry.
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A conversation on soils, plants and microbes and the impact of science |
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If you are what you eat… What happens when what you eat is wild? |
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Green jobs or greenwash? How to avoid corporate greenwashing when choosing your career |
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Organisations involved
The following organisations have confirmed involvement in the event. Please note there may be last-minute additions or cancellations.
- Architype
- Biofuelwatch
- British Hydropower Association
- British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
- Collective Architecture
- Confederation of Forest Industries UK (Confor)
- ECD Architects
- Friends of the Earth Scotland
- Galbraith Group
- Glasgow Scottish Green Party
- Green Leaf Design & Build Ltd
- IBioIC
- IndiNature
- James Hutton Institute
- James Jones & Sons
- Kenoteq
- Konglomerate Games
- Luths Services
- Mor Hydro
- Moredun Research Insitute
- Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)
- NatureScot
- Pictish Worms
- Robert Gordon University
- Scottish Woodlands
- Soltropy
- The Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit
- The Ocean Rights Coalition (TORC)
- The Open University
- The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
- The University of Stirling
- Trellis
- Walking Scotland
- Zero Waste Scotland
Last updated Tuesday, 16 September
Photography and filming
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Accessibility
We aim to ensure that people have equal access to public events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please email careers@glasgow.ac.uk or phone 0141 330 5647 with your request by 17:00, Wednesday, 10 September, so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.
Student conduct
All students registering for and attending this event should ensure they have read our Statement of Service which includes our Code of Conduct.