Creative and Cultural Careers (March 2025) In March 2025 we're having a focus on Creative & Cultural Careers. Get insight and inspiration on working in the creative & cultural sector by attending the fantastic range of events we've arranged between 3 and 14 March, all of which aim to help you discover more about a variety of creative & cultural career paths. Search #EdCreativeCareers on socials and MyCareerHub to find other opportunities, events and more. We hope engaging with what we are offering will increase your awareness of creative and cultural careers and give you exposure to the creative industries, helping you to Discover What’s Out There. And hearing the stories of creative industries professionals can help you to reflect and Understand Yourself and what your next steps should be to work in the industry. Our event guide will go live ahead of the event to find out more and book your place (Login required) More about #EdCreativeCareers Our focus on Creative & Cultural Careers goes beyond the events we have scheduled. We are using #EdCreativeCareers to bring together other content related to Creative & Cultural Careers to make it easier for you to find. You can search search #EdCreativeCareers on socials and MyCareerHub to find opportunities, events and more. When you search #EdCreativeCareers on MyCareerHub remember to search on both the Events and Jobs sections. On Social Media, we'll be using the hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to share updates and direct you to useful content such as blog posts and resources on our website. How do I prepare? If you do just one thing open up our guide, explore the list of sessions and start planning your time. Our Creative & Cultural Careers Guide will be ready ahead of the event (Login Required) Want to prepare further? See our Creative & Cultural Careers resource webpages See our new networking guide for top tips on engaging with industry professionals throughout the campaign Overall Events Schedule (Example from 2023/24) This information relates to 2023/24, the programme of events will look similar in 2024/25 and will be announced closer to the time. Wednesday 13 March 12:00 - 14:00, Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee with the BBC 13:10 - 13:55, Online - Finding work as an employee in the Creative Industries 18:10 - 20:00, Appleton Tower LT 1 & Foyer - Meet People Working in Publishing Thursday 14 March 13:00 - 15:00, Student Enterprise Hub - Freelancer's Workshop - Part 1 (Part 2 on Thursday 21 March) 13:10 - 13:55, Online - Careers in Culture and Heritage Q&A 15:10 - 17:00, West Court, ECA - Meet People Working in Festivals & Events Friday 15 March 13:10 - 15:00, InSpace - Marketing Opportunities in Creative Companies: Industry Insights & Advice Tuesday 19 March 13:10 - 13:55, Online - Bouncing Back: How to move forward when things don’t go as planned 18:10 - 19:45, St Cecilia's Hall - Working in Music: Industry Insights and Advice Wednesday 20 March 12:00 - 14:00, Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee with Creative Edinburgh 18:10 - 20:00, Appleton Tower LT 1 & Foyer - Meet People Working in Museums, Galleries & Heritage Thursday 21 March 13:00 - 15:00, Student Enterprise Hub - Freelancing Workshop - Part 2 (Part 1 on Thursday 14 March) 18:10 - 19:10, Online - Working in the Screen & Stage Industries: Industry Insights and Advice Friday 22 March 13:10 - 13:50, Online - Focus on Creative CVs See the 2023/24 SWAY page to find out more about last year's Creative and Cultural Careers Campaign. Accessibility The 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. Mar 03 2025 - Mar 14 2025 Creative and Cultural Careers (March 2025) Our Creative & Cultural Careers events are aimed at students of all levels, as well as recent graduates, from any subject who are interested in finding out more about working in the Creative Industries, Media or Cultural institutions. Through a range of different events, we aim to provide exposure to a range of sectors, industries, professions, crafts and skills. Whilst also giving you the chance to meet and hear from around 50 different organisations and freelancers, including University of Edinburgh Alumni, who want to speak to you! Additional Information
Creative and Cultural Careers (March 2025) In March 2025 we're having a focus on Creative & Cultural Careers. Get insight and inspiration on working in the creative & cultural sector by attending the fantastic range of events we've arranged between 3 and 14 March, all of which aim to help you discover more about a variety of creative & cultural career paths. Search #EdCreativeCareers on socials and MyCareerHub to find other opportunities, events and more. We hope engaging with what we are offering will increase your awareness of creative and cultural careers and give you exposure to the creative industries, helping you to Discover What’s Out There. And hearing the stories of creative industries professionals can help you to reflect and Understand Yourself and what your next steps should be to work in the industry. Our event guide will go live ahead of the event to find out more and book your place (Login required) More about #EdCreativeCareers Our focus on Creative & Cultural Careers goes beyond the events we have scheduled. We are using #EdCreativeCareers to bring together other content related to Creative & Cultural Careers to make it easier for you to find. You can search search #EdCreativeCareers on socials and MyCareerHub to find opportunities, events and more. When you search #EdCreativeCareers on MyCareerHub remember to search on both the Events and Jobs sections. On Social Media, we'll be using the hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to share updates and direct you to useful content such as blog posts and resources on our website. How do I prepare? If you do just one thing open up our guide, explore the list of sessions and start planning your time. Our Creative & Cultural Careers Guide will be ready ahead of the event (Login Required) Want to prepare further? See our Creative & Cultural Careers resource webpages See our new networking guide for top tips on engaging with industry professionals throughout the campaign Overall Events Schedule (Example from 2023/24) This information relates to 2023/24, the programme of events will look similar in 2024/25 and will be announced closer to the time. Wednesday 13 March 12:00 - 14:00, Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee with the BBC 13:10 - 13:55, Online - Finding work as an employee in the Creative Industries 18:10 - 20:00, Appleton Tower LT 1 & Foyer - Meet People Working in Publishing Thursday 14 March 13:00 - 15:00, Student Enterprise Hub - Freelancer's Workshop - Part 1 (Part 2 on Thursday 21 March) 13:10 - 13:55, Online - Careers in Culture and Heritage Q&A 15:10 - 17:00, West Court, ECA - Meet People Working in Festivals & Events Friday 15 March 13:10 - 15:00, InSpace - Marketing Opportunities in Creative Companies: Industry Insights & Advice Tuesday 19 March 13:10 - 13:55, Online - Bouncing Back: How to move forward when things don’t go as planned 18:10 - 19:45, St Cecilia's Hall - Working in Music: Industry Insights and Advice Wednesday 20 March 12:00 - 14:00, Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee with Creative Edinburgh 18:10 - 20:00, Appleton Tower LT 1 & Foyer - Meet People Working in Museums, Galleries & Heritage Thursday 21 March 13:00 - 15:00, Student Enterprise Hub - Freelancing Workshop - Part 2 (Part 1 on Thursday 14 March) 18:10 - 19:10, Online - Working in the Screen & Stage Industries: Industry Insights and Advice Friday 22 March 13:10 - 13:50, Online - Focus on Creative CVs See the 2023/24 SWAY page to find out more about last year's Creative and Cultural Careers Campaign. Accessibility The 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. Mar 03 2025 - Mar 14 2025 Creative and Cultural Careers (March 2025) Our Creative & Cultural Careers events are aimed at students of all levels, as well as recent graduates, from any subject who are interested in finding out more about working in the Creative Industries, Media or Cultural institutions. Through a range of different events, we aim to provide exposure to a range of sectors, industries, professions, crafts and skills. Whilst also giving you the chance to meet and hear from around 50 different organisations and freelancers, including University of Edinburgh Alumni, who want to speak to you! Additional Information
Mar 03 2025 - Mar 14 2025 Creative and Cultural Careers (March 2025) Our Creative & Cultural Careers events are aimed at students of all levels, as well as recent graduates, from any subject who are interested in finding out more about working in the Creative Industries, Media or Cultural institutions. Through a range of different events, we aim to provide exposure to a range of sectors, industries, professions, crafts and skills. Whilst also giving you the chance to meet and hear from around 50 different organisations and freelancers, including University of Edinburgh Alumni, who want to speak to you!
