Careers in Sustainability (2026) The details below refer to our 2024 event which has already taken place. Stay tuned for updates on our 2025 event in the coming months.During November 2024 we’re focusing on Careers in Sustainability. We know that having a role where you are making a positive environmental impact or fighting climate change is important to many of you. During our Careers in Sustainability campaign, we’re shining a light on some of the options and providing information, inspiration, and advice on how to build skills and experience. This campaign is for all- it doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your career planning. Sustainability is a vital mindset for every workplace; you don't need to work in the sustainability or environmental sector to have a career that supports sustainability. We’ve worked with Social Responsibility & Sustainability to put together a schedule of events from 6 - 15 November. Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on socials and MyCareerHub. We’re adding this hashtag to events, vacancies and other content relevant to Sustainability theme to make them easier for you to find. Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on jobs & internships on MyCareerHubSearch #EdSustainabilityCareers on events on MyCareerHubSchedule of events Wednesday 6 November12:00 - 2:00pm, Nucleus - Careers and Coffee with Ocean Winds1:10 - 2:00pm, Online - Career Spotlight: Sustainability6:10 - 8:00pm, Nucleus - Meet people working in SustainabilityThursday 7 November9:30 - 12:30pm, Room 2.14 St Leonard's Land - Biodiversity Literacy5:00 - 6:00pm, Online - Meet The Professionals - Nature-based Jobs and Skills WebinarMonday 11 November2:00 - 3:30pm, 1.16 Teaching Studio, Lister Learning and Teaching Centre - Green Skills WorkshopTuesday 12 November5:00 - 6:00pm, Online - Careers in Sustainability - Tips from RecruitersWednesday 13 November12:00 - 2:00pm, Location TBC - Careers and Coffee with Bright Green Business6:10 - 8:00pm, Informatics - Meet people working in SustainabilityThursday 14 November12:00 - 2:00pm, Nucleus - Careers and Coffee with Mott MacDonald and The Carbon Trust1:30 - 4:30pm, Room 2.03 Charteris Land - Carbon LiteracyDo I need to book?Some of our events require booking. Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on events on MyCareerHub (login required)Careers Service ResourcesWe want to help you keep exploring ways your career can contribute to a sustainable future. Check out our resources: Sustainability & Green Jobs Climate Action Environmental Management & Consultancy Environmental Protection & Conservation Renewables How can I build my sustainability skills?The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability offer a range of training courses, events, paid internships, funding and advice to help you improve your sustainability skills set and make a difference not matter what you study. https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/student-sustainability AccessibilityThe Careers Service aims to be accessible to all users. If you have any specific needs, please contact the Careers Service to make appropriate arrangements. Contact careers@ed.ac.uk IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be aware that we have been alerted to a scam which is charging students to attend fairs. Please be aware that there is NO COST TO ATTEND this fair or any of our other fairs during the academic year. If you do come across similar scams please alert these to the Careers Service as soon as possible. Nov 06 2024 - Nov 15 2024 Careers in Sustainability (2026) During November 2024 we’re focusing on Careers in Sustainability. You will be able to search the #EdSustainabilityCareers on MyCareerHub and socials to find employers with vacancies and events on this theme as well as attend in person sessions and webinars with people working in sustainability. Additional Information
Careers in Sustainability (2026) The details below refer to our 2024 event which has already taken place. Stay tuned for updates on our 2025 event in the coming months.During November 2024 we’re focusing on Careers in Sustainability. We know that having a role where you are making a positive environmental impact or fighting climate change is important to many of you. During our Careers in Sustainability campaign, we’re shining a light on some of the options and providing information, inspiration, and advice on how to build skills and experience. This campaign is for all- it doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your career planning. Sustainability is a vital mindset for every workplace; you don't need to work in the sustainability or environmental sector to have a career that supports sustainability. We’ve worked with Social Responsibility & Sustainability to put together a schedule of events from 6 - 15 November. Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on socials and MyCareerHub. We’re adding this hashtag to events, vacancies and other content relevant to Sustainability theme to make them easier for you to find. Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on jobs & internships on MyCareerHubSearch #EdSustainabilityCareers on events on MyCareerHubSchedule of events Wednesday 6 November12:00 - 2:00pm, Nucleus - Careers and Coffee with Ocean Winds1:10 - 2:00pm, Online - Career Spotlight: Sustainability6:10 - 8:00pm, Nucleus - Meet people working in SustainabilityThursday 7 November9:30 - 12:30pm, Room 2.14 St Leonard's Land - Biodiversity Literacy5:00 - 6:00pm, Online - Meet The Professionals - Nature-based Jobs and Skills WebinarMonday 11 November2:00 - 3:30pm, 1.16 Teaching Studio, Lister Learning and Teaching Centre - Green Skills WorkshopTuesday 12 November5:00 - 6:00pm, Online - Careers in Sustainability - Tips from RecruitersWednesday 13 November12:00 - 2:00pm, Location TBC - Careers and Coffee with Bright Green Business6:10 - 8:00pm, Informatics - Meet people working in SustainabilityThursday 14 November12:00 - 2:00pm, Nucleus - Careers and Coffee with Mott MacDonald and The Carbon Trust1:30 - 4:30pm, Room 2.03 Charteris Land - Carbon LiteracyDo I need to book?Some of our events require booking. Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on events on MyCareerHub (login required)Careers Service ResourcesWe want to help you keep exploring ways your career can contribute to a sustainable future. Check out our resources: Sustainability & Green Jobs Climate Action Environmental Management & Consultancy Environmental Protection & Conservation Renewables How can I build my sustainability skills?The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability offer a range of training courses, events, paid internships, funding and advice to help you improve your sustainability skills set and make a difference not matter what you study. https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/student-sustainability AccessibilityThe Careers Service aims to be accessible to all users. If you have any specific needs, please contact the Careers Service to make appropriate arrangements. Contact careers@ed.ac.uk IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be aware that we have been alerted to a scam which is charging students to attend fairs. Please be aware that there is NO COST TO ATTEND this fair or any of our other fairs during the academic year. If you do come across similar scams please alert these to the Careers Service as soon as possible. Nov 06 2024 - Nov 15 2024 Careers in Sustainability (2026) During November 2024 we’re focusing on Careers in Sustainability. You will be able to search the #EdSustainabilityCareers on MyCareerHub and socials to find employers with vacancies and events on this theme as well as attend in person sessions and webinars with people working in sustainability. Additional Information
Nov 06 2024 - Nov 15 2024 Careers in Sustainability (2026) During November 2024 we’re focusing on Careers in Sustainability. You will be able to search the #EdSustainabilityCareers on MyCareerHub and socials to find employers with vacancies and events on this theme as well as attend in person sessions and webinars with people working in sustainability.
