Creative and Cultural Careers Festival (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.Access our SWAY Event Guide now to find out more and book our programme of events.More about #EdCreativeCareersOur 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. Access our Creative & Cultural Careers Guide ahead of the event (Login Required)Want to prepare further?See our Creative & Cultural Careers resource webpages Overall Events Schedule Wednesday 5 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Career Essentials - Finding work in Creative Industries12:00 -14:00 , Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee18:00 - 20:00, Informatics Forum - Meet People Working in PublishingThursday 6 March13:00 - 15:00, Main Library Building - Working in Writing: Insights and Advice18:00 - 20:00, Informatics Forum - Meet People Working in Events, Festivals & EntertainmentFriday 7 March13:00 - 15:00, St Cecilia's Hall - Creative Opportunities in Advertising and Design AgenciesMonday 10 March13:00 - 14:00, Online - Career Essentials: Career Spotlight on Architecture and Interior DesignTuesday 11 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Careers in Culture and Heritage Q&A18:00 - 20:00, West Court ECA - Gaming: Industry Insights and AdviceWednesday 12 March12:00 -14:00 , Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee14:30 - 17:00, ECA Room E.22 - Edinburgh Innovations Freelancers Workshop18:00 - 20:00, McEwan Hall - Meet People Working in Museums, Galleries & HeritageThursday 13 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Bouncing Back: Building resilience in your creative career18:10 - 19:10, Online - Working in Screen & Stage Industries: Industry Insights & AdviceFriday 14 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Career Essentials - Creative CVs and PortfoliosPlease access our SWAY page to book our programme of events - book an event on SWAY now! 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.ukIMPORTANT INFORMATIONPlease 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 05 2025 - Mar 14 2025 Creative and Cultural Careers Festival (March 2025) Our Creative & Cultural Careers Festival 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!
Creative and Cultural Careers Festival (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.Access our SWAY Event Guide now to find out more and book our programme of events.More about #EdCreativeCareersOur 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. Access our Creative & Cultural Careers Guide ahead of the event (Login Required)Want to prepare further?See our Creative & Cultural Careers resource webpages Overall Events Schedule Wednesday 5 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Career Essentials - Finding work in Creative Industries12:00 -14:00 , Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee18:00 - 20:00, Informatics Forum - Meet People Working in PublishingThursday 6 March13:00 - 15:00, Main Library Building - Working in Writing: Insights and Advice18:00 - 20:00, Informatics Forum - Meet People Working in Events, Festivals & EntertainmentFriday 7 March13:00 - 15:00, St Cecilia's Hall - Creative Opportunities in Advertising and Design AgenciesMonday 10 March13:00 - 14:00, Online - Career Essentials: Career Spotlight on Architecture and Interior DesignTuesday 11 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Careers in Culture and Heritage Q&A18:00 - 20:00, West Court ECA - Gaming: Industry Insights and AdviceWednesday 12 March12:00 -14:00 , Main Library Foyer - Careers & Coffee14:30 - 17:00, ECA Room E.22 - Edinburgh Innovations Freelancers Workshop18:00 - 20:00, McEwan Hall - Meet People Working in Museums, Galleries & HeritageThursday 13 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Bouncing Back: Building resilience in your creative career18:10 - 19:10, Online - Working in Screen & Stage Industries: Industry Insights & AdviceFriday 14 March13:10 - 13:55, Online - Career Essentials - Creative CVs and PortfoliosPlease access our SWAY page to book our programme of events - book an event on SWAY now! 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.ukIMPORTANT INFORMATIONPlease 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 05 2025 - Mar 14 2025 Creative and Cultural Careers Festival (March 2025) Our Creative & Cultural Careers Festival 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!
Mar 05 2025 - Mar 14 2025 Creative and Cultural Careers Festival (March 2025) Our Creative & Cultural Careers Festival 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!
