Careers Fair 2026

Careers Fair 2026 is an opportunity to browse and speak to employers from a range of sectors offering graduate roles, vacation work, placements, work experience and voluntary positions.

Many exhibiting employers will be open to students from any degree discipline, so it's an excellent way for students and recent graduates to start exploring their options and potential opportunities.

Careers Fair is also open to University of  Sussex students and recent graduates.

To attend Careers Fair, you will need to book a time slot. 

Quiet half hour: 11am-11.30am
Time slot 1: 11.30am - 1pm
Time slot 2: 1pm - 2pm
Time slot 3: 2 - 3pm

• Bookings are limited to one time slot per student.
• These time slots are in place to manage the flow of attendees at the Fair.
• Ticket release are staggered on a weekly basis on the lead up to the Fair. 
• Whilst you can attend at any time within your time slot, we recommend arriving within the first hour of your time slot to allow time for queuing and to visit your choice employers.
• Please remember to cancel your time slot if you cannot attend to allow other students to book a place.

In the event Careers Fair tickets sell out, on-the-day registration may be available at the venue. 

The event will take place in the Student Centre, towards the northern end of campus. A carpark with accessible spaces is located close to the venue, please contact us in advance for guidance or refer to signage on the day. It is about a 5 to 15-minute minutes' walk to the nearest bus or train stop. The building can be accessed via fairly flat pathways.

Download the Careers Fair app

Get ready for Careers Fair with the Career Fair Plus app! Discover attending organisations, explore job opportunities, and find out who they're hiring.

Features include:

• Personalised experience: Filter employers by subject, sector, or interest.
• Interactive floorplans: Easily locate and plan your route to the stands you want to visit.
• Real-time updates: Stay informed with instant event news and announcements.
• Expert tips: Get advice on how to prepare, who to meet, and what to watch for.

Download the Careers Fair Plus app now on:

How to use the app

1. Select 'Student/Candidate'.
2. Search 'University of Sussex'.
3. Select 'Careers Fair' and start planning your visit.

You can also visit the web-based version on your browser.

Details of how the app collects and uses your personal information can be found in the Privacy Policy.

Accessibility
If you any accessibility or other requirements that we should aware of, let us know so that we can support your visit to Careers Fair. We will be in touch soon with further details.