Creative and Cultural Careers Festival (March 2026)

This March we're focusing 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, all of which aim to help you discover more about a variety of creative & cultural career paths.

During this period you can also 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 #EdCreativeCareers on socials and MyCareerHub to easily find relevant opportunities, events and more.  

Monday 2 March

  • Careers Essentials: Working as an employee in the Creative Industries, 1:10  - 1:55pm  - Online 

Tuesday 3 March

  • Discover Internships in Publishing with Reedsy, 3:00  - 4:00pm  - Online 

Wednesday 4 March

  • Careers & Coffee with Assembly Festival, 12:00  - 2:00pm - Main Library Foyer
  • Meet People Working in Publishing, 6:10  - 8:00pm  - EFI Event Space

Thursday 5 March

  • Careers Essentials: Careers in Culture and Heritage Q&A, 1:10  - 1:55pm  - Online
  • Working in the Screen & Stage Industries: Industry Insights & Advice, 6:10  -7:30pm  - Online

Friday 6 March

  • Working as a Writer: Insights and Advice from Industry Professionals, 1:10  - 3:00pm  - Careers Service Front House, Main Library Building 

Monday 9 March

  • Working in Gaming, 3:10 - 5:00pm  - West Court, ECA

Tuesday 10 March

  • Freelancer Workshop, 2:30  - 5:00pm  - ECA Venue TBC
  • Working in Music: Industry and Insights Advice, 6:10  - 7:30pm  - Online

Wednesday 11 March

  • Working in Fashion: Insights and Advice from Industry Professionals, 1:10  - 3:00pm  - Location TBC
  • Meet People Working in Museums, Galleries & Heritage, 6:10 - 8:00pm  - Appleton Tower LT 1

Thursday 12 March

  • Careers & Coffee With Universal Music Group UK, 12:00  - 2:00pm, Main Library Foyer

Friday 13 March

  • Career Essentials: Creative CV's, 1:10  - 1:55pm  - Online 

Schedule still subject to change.

Head to our guide to get a full schedule of events and get planning


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.