Sponsorship Opportunities at the University of Galway 

At the University of Galway Career Development Centre, we’re proud to offer meaningful and impactful ways for employers to connect with our student community. While most of our engagement opportunities are free of charge, we also offer tailored sponsorship packages for employers looking to boost brand visibility, enhance their recruitment efforts, and make a lasting impact on student employability. 

Why Sponsor?

Sponsorship supports the delivery of our flagship events and career-readiness initiatives while offering your organisation high-impact visibility, priority engagement opportunities, and direct access to top student talent. All sponsorship revenue is reinvested into enhancing student career development and employer engagement programmes. 

Flagship Event Sponsorship Packages 

Graduate Jobs Fair

🗓 Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 
Meet over 3,500 final-year students and recent graduates. 100+ top employers attend annually. 
Sponsorship Includes: 

• Prime stand location Logo placement on all event marketing materials (print & digital)
• Promotion on the University Careers Portal and student email campaigns
• Social media mentions across LinkedIn and Instagram
• Option to deliver a branded skills-based session on campus 

Law Careers Fair

🗓 Tuesday, 7th October 2025 
Engage with 4,000+ Law and Business students and graduates. 

Sponsorship Includes: 

• Premium stand placement at the fair
• Co-branding across promotional materials and social media
• Pre-event promotional emails to target student cohorts
• Option to host a legal career insight or employer Q&A session 

Internship & Graduate Job Fair

🗓 Tuesday, 27th January 2026 
Connect with students seeking internship and graduate roles across all disciplines. 
Sponsorship Includes: 

• High-visibility booth location
• Branding across digital screens and materials
• Option to deliver a pre-event workshop or join a career panel
• Post-event follow-up promotion through student channels 

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities 

Employer Networking Events 
Enhance your visibility while engaging with students in a more informal, interactive setting. 

• Exclusive branding at networking events 

• Exposure through campus-wide promotions and social media 

• Full event support and coordination by our team 

Mock Interviews & Skills Workshops 
Support students in preparing for graduate roles and boost your brand at the same time. 

• Branded sessions with targeted promotion 

• Opportunity to meet talent in a hands-on, meaningful way 

Innovative Sponsorship Options 
Get creative with custom opportunities: 

• Sponsor refreshments for Industry Insights panels 

• Brand our student-facing Employability Skills Guides (CVs, Interview Prep, etc.) 

• Co-host a student challenge, case competition, or Hackathon 

Flexible Investment, Meaningful Impact 

All sponsorship packages are tailored to align with your recruitment goals and budget. We’re happy to collaborate with you to create a bespoke sponsorship plan that ensures a return on investment while supporting our 20,000+ students’ career development. 

Ready to Get Involved? 

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact the Career Development Centre at: 
📧 employers@universityofgalway.ie