Engineers Week

STEM Industry Insights & Jobs Market

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | 4–6 PM

Location: Zinc, Alice Perry Engineering Building

A high-visibility, conversational recruitment event during Engineers Week.

Who You Will Meet

Students from:

• Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Energy Systems, Civil & Structural Engineering
• Project & Construction Management
• Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology & Environmental Science
• Computer Science, Software Engineering & AI/Data Science
• Taught MSc STEM programmes

The audience includes students seeking:

• Summer internships
• 6-month placements
• Graduate roles for 2026 and beyond

We expect 200–400 students, with strong natural footfall as lectures and labs are ongoing in the building.

Why Employers Book

• Engage students 6–12 months ahead of recruitment cycles
• Meet the large cohort who have not yet secured placement
• Strengthen autumn application pipelines
• Build brand recognition in a targeted STEM setting
• Short 2-hour commitment, high return

Employer Package – €300 email us at employers@universityofgalway.ie

Your booking includes:

• Dedicated stand space in a high-traffic Engineering foyer
• Promotion to STEM students via CONNECT and targeted email campaigns
• Featured employer listing on our Engineers Week page
• Optional participation in the STEM CV Insights Panel (1 Hour)
• Pre-event and on-campus visibility during Engineers Week

Secure your place early to maximise promotion.

👉 Register via CONNECT

STEM Mock Interviews

Thursday, 5 March 2026

A structured engagement opportunity designed to support students preparing for placements and graduate recruitment.

Why Participate?

• Meet high-potential students in a focused setting
• Identify early talent for AY26/27
• Enhance your employer brand through meaningful feedback
• Low time commitment (1–2 hours)

You will meet a curated group of motivated STEM students and provide short interview-style feedback sessions.

👉 Register via employers@universityofgalway.ie

STEM CV Insights Panel

Tuesday, 3 March | 5–6 PM

Location: Engineering Building

A one-hour interactive session where employers share:

• What technical teams look for in CVs
• How academic projects should be positioned
• The competencies that differentiate candidates

Low time commitment.

High influence on next year’s applicant quality – 70 student spaces.

STEM Professionalism in the Workplace

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 6–7 PM

O’Flaherty Theatre | Hosted by Fidelity

An employability skills session designed to help STEM students understand how to build their professional presence and personal brand in the workplace.

This session focuses on:

• Workplace expectations in technical environments
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Professional conduct and career progression
• Transitioning successfully from campus to industry

Maximise Your Engagement

To get the strongest return:

Before the Event

• Upload roles on CONNECT
• Highlight placement and graduate pathways
• Brief your team on early-pipeline messaging

On the Day

• Use QR codes linking directly to vacancies
• Focus on conversations, not just brochures
• Encourage LinkedIn follow-up

After the Event

• Follow up quickly with strong candidates
• Invite high-potential students to apply
• Book on-campus interview space if required

Secure Your Place

Engineers Week is one of the most concentrated STEM engagement windows of Semester 2.

Bookings are limited.

👉 Register Now via CONNECT

For queries: brid.connolly@universityofgalway.ie

Getting to the Event

Use the following links to get directions to the event -Google map links

Alice Perry, Engineering Building

Galway Cathedral parking

University Campus map

Parking at the Event

Your Exhibition Space 

The exhibition space for this event will be located in the Zinc Cafe, Alice Perry Engineering Building. Your stand allocation will be available on arrival at the event.

Exhibition Stand Specifications

Each stand will be equipped with:

• A table 
• Tablecloth
• Two chairs

Insurance Cover

Mandatory for all exhibitors

All exhibitors are required to provide written evidence of the following insurance coverage in order to exhibit at this event:

• Employer’s Liability: Minimum of €13 million

• Public Liability: Minimum of €6.5 million

The deadline to submit copies of your insurance documentation is 5:00 PM on Friday, 27th February.
Failure to submit the required evidence by this deadline may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Submissions can be made in one of two ways

• The event booking form on the Careers Connect portal
• Via email to Employers@universityofgalway.ie 

Event Payment

Payment for this Job Market will be made by invoice. If your organisation requires a PO number, please ensure it is provided when booking the fair.

If your organisation is new to the university, you must complete the Company Setup Form. This is a one-time process. If you’ve already submitted the form, you will be invoiced as usual.

👉 Complete the Company Setup Form

We truly appreciate your continued support of our career fairs. Completing the form early helps ensure smooth and timely billing.

University of Galway Guest WIFI

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Non-EEA Student Immigration Permission Information for Employers

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