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CBC Careers Fair Spring 2026
Event details
When: 2-7pm, Weds 11th March 2026
Where: Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Robinson Way, Cambridge
We recommend that you use What3Words to find the venue, as this is more accurate than the postcode. The CAST building is located just off Long Road.
Take the next step in your career and explore opportunities across Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) Careers Fair is your chance to explore exciting career paths, apprenticeships and to connect with employers from across Cambridgeshire. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to learn more about what’s available, the fair will help you plan your next steps.
What to expect?
- Explore a range of career opportunities in STEM, health, science, tech and more
- Learn about apprenticeships that offer hands-on experience
- Network with top employers and hear firsthand about the roles and work they offer
- Get advice on career progression – from the skills you need to how to stand out
- Inspiring talks and workshops throughout the day
The event is in partnership with the Cambridge Festival.
2.30pm – 3.00pm
The 7 Rules of Career Progression No One Teaches Scientists, Richard Edge
3.00pm – 3.30pm
HR in the Public Sector, John Syson
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Life as an International Journalist and Communications Specialist, Alex Chandler
4.30pm – 5.00pm
Career Search Strategy, Richard Edge
5.00pm – 5.30pm
Life in Bio Tech and Medical Devices, David Hellier
5.30pm – 6.00pm
Life as an International Executive Legal Counsel, Natalia Moreno
6.30pm – 7.00pm
The Power of Networking to Open Doors in 2026, Richard Edge
CV Writing and Interview Skills
Turn your Skills into Opportunities – Discover your transferable skills and learn how to present them with confidence. These sessions will help you identify the strengths you already have and translate them into a clear, professional CV that employers want to read. Incudes practical CV writing tips and examples.
Ace the Interview – Build confidence for interviews by understanding what employers are really looking for. Learn how to structure strong answers, talk about your skills effectively, and prepare for common interview questions.
Includes practical techniques you can use straight away.
The same workshop runs twice: 3.00pm – 4.00pm and 5.00pm – 6.00pm
How to Complete an NHS Job Application – with NHS Recruitment Experts
Join our recruitment specialists for some help, guidance and advice on navigating the NHS job application journey.
The same workshop runs twice: 4.00pm – 5.00pm and 6.00pm – 7.00pm
4.00pm – 4.30pm
Q and A on Careers, Richard Edge
4.30pm – 5.00pm
Guest Speakers
5.30pm – 6.00pm
Q and A on Careers, Richard Edge
6.00pm – 6.30pm
Q and A on Careers, Richard Edge
6.30pm – 7.00pm
Guest Speakers
5:00pm-6:00pm
Angela’s book, Sciencegramers – A Professional Career Guide, provides an overview of career opportunities in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors to help students and young professionals address some of the key questions they face today:
• What career options do I have?
• How do I find the right path for me?
• What does it take to succeed?
By organizing more than 100 professions into clear categories and offering insights into less commonly discussed roles, this book opens new horizons for anyone standing at the crossroads of a career in Life Sciences and Healthcare. This guide provides detailed profiles of each profession, uncovering daily activities, essential qualities, and recommended educational paths.
Aimed at students and young professionals eager to carve out a fulfilling career in Life Sciences and Healthcare, as well as seasoned professionals contemplating a change, this book bridges the gap between academic training and the real-world job market.
Who will be there?
There will be representatives from:
- Abbexa
- Agenda Life Sciences
- Anglia Ruskin University
- bit.bio
- BRDGtheGap Ltd
- Bright Horizons
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Department of Histopathology and Human Research Tissue Bank
- Eastern Education Group
- Form the Future
- GVI (Second Nature)
- Insmed Innovation UK Ltd
- Institute of Metabolic Science – Metabolic Research Laboratories
- MRC LMB
- NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre
- One Nucleus
- Resolian
- Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- RxCelerate Ltd
- Sciencegramers
- TrAC Apprenticeships
- University of Cambridge
- University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
Are you a STEM employer?
The CBC Careers Fair is open to all STEM-related businesses in the Cambridge region who wish to exhibit free of charge at the event.
To book a spot, you must first fill in our expression of interest form.
I want to be there!
How to get to the CBC Careers Fair
How to get to the Careers Fair
We’re really looking forward to seeing you here on Campus. The fair is being held at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST). There are many ways to get to the Campus and we would encourage you to consider travel sustainably.