Autumn Futures Careers Fair

Join Us at Our Autumn Futures Fair!

We’re delighted to announce that our flagship event of the year, the Autumn Futures Fair is back! The Fair sold out of employer stands last year, so we strongly advise you to book your space early to avoid disappointment!

Monday 12 October 2026, 14:00 – 19:00 (Engineering and Science Focus)
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11:00 – 16:00 (All disciplines)

Raise your employer brand at our Fairs

Prices

All Stands include:

  • 2.5m x 1.5m stand space with 2 small tables and 2 chairs.
  • A hot lunch for up to three delegates (additional lunches will be chargeable).
  • Refreshments provided throughout the day (tea, coffee and water).
  • Unlimited on campus parking (using the exemption code) and shuttle bus to venue.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • Vacancy advertising through the Careers Network portal.
  • Full support throughout the day.

Limited number of PREMIUM PACKAGES available! The package includes:

  • A premium stand position in the venue hall.
  • A target email direct to students' inboxes, to all year groups in any one school of your choice, to highlight your opportunities and presence at our upcoming careers fair.

 

Prices excluding VAT.

Small/Medium Sized Enterprise (SME)

Small/Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - 1 day - £330

Small/Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - 2 days - £425

PREMIUM PACKAGE - Small/Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - 1 day - £455

PREMIUM PACKAGE - Small/Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - 2 days - £550

Large organisation

Large organisation - 1 day - £600

Large organisation - 2 days - £780

PREMIUM PACKAGE - Large organisation - 1 day - £745

PREMIUM PACKAGE - Large organisation - 2 days - £925

Recruitment organisation

Recruitment organisation - 1 day - £720

Recruitment organisation - 2 days - £975

PREMIUM PACKAGE - Recruitment organisation - 1 day - £865

PREMIUM PACKAGE - Recruitment organisation - 2 days - £1120

 

We have a very limited number of discounted or complimentary stands available for select charities and not-for-profit organisations. If you're interested, please enquire via email. Allocation is subject to our discretion. 

 

Sponsorship

The benefits of being the sponsor for the Autumn Futures Fair 2026 include:

  • Prime location of your stand in a double size plot (6m x 3m) in the Fair venue. 
  • Six complimentary delegate lunches and refreshments. 
  • Supported vacancy advertising through the Careers Network jobs portal. 

The Autumn Futures Fair is widely advertised to all students on campus. Your organisations name/logo will appear on all printed promotional materials and digital assets.

In addition, you will also receive a:

  • Free Brand Awareness event during the Autumn term. 
  • Free target email to all relevant students in the Autumn term. 
  • Free attendance at a Mock Assessment Centre in the Autumn term. 

Sponsor the Fair for one day for £2,500 excluding VAT, or sponsor both days for £3,000 excluding VAT.

Please contact us employer.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk for further information.

Why exhibit with us?

  • Access to 1000's of top-quality students from a consistently ranked top 10 university*.
  • Meet our high-calibre students and graduates in an informal environment.
  • Raise your employer brand on campus.
  • Access a pool of talent at a key time in the recruitment calendar.
  • Central location - Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is only a short train ride away from London, Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

*Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ University has been consistently ranked a top ten university from 2017-2026, complete university guide 2026.

Target student audience

We welcome a wide range of companies, representing a variety of sectors at our Futures Fairs. Exhibitors promote graduate vacancies, internships, placements and postgraduate courses, as well as part time and vacation work experiences. 

This event will be open to all students and employers. 

Promotional opportunities

Target Connect

Our free vacancy portal allows you to advertise opportunities to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ University students and graduates. You can also use the portal to manage your organisation profile and manage existing opportunities.

Target Email Service

Please see the fair's PREMIUM PACKAGE.

How to get here

Travelling by car

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥’s nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. 

Parking is available on campus. Please enter campus via the West Entrance (satellite navigation postcode: LE11 3GR, off the A512 New Ashby Road, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥' into your satellite navigation system). Please speak to security, they will direct you/advise you on where you need to park.

Complimentary shuttle buses regularly run on campus. This service runs at regular intervals between 8.00am and 7.30pm.

Train

Regular Intercity services operate between Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and other main line towns - including daily trains to and from London St Pancras International, 80 minutes away.

Once at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥'s railway station you can either catch a bus or get a taxi.

Bus

Kinch Number 7 Sprint bus – This bus runs throughout the day, every 10 minutes. The total journey time to the campus is 14 minutes. Single ticket costs roughly £2.10.

Once at the campus, you will need to get off at the Student Union stop near Hazlerigg-Rutland Fountain (see map) and walk down Towers Way to the Sports Hall.  

You can also buy a combined train and bus ticket which incorporates the bus journey to and from the railway station. Just select Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ University Bus (XLO) when booking on websites such as Trainline and

Taxi

Taxis are normally available from the station and the journey should cost around £7-10.

Local taxi firms:

  • Epinal Taxis Telephone 01509 235588
  • ADT Taxis 01509 260000

Pre-booking a taxi is recommended.

Help our events to be more sustainable

The University takes its responsibility for the environment seriously and understands the need to respond to the challenges we face globally around issues such as climate change, human wellbeing, food, water and energy security.

Please help us to respond to these challenges by making greener choices. This can be achieved by:

  • Freebies - As you plan what to bring onto campus, we encourage you to choose items that are reusable, purposeful, and high quality. Based on a recent student focus group, practical, sought-after items are more likely to spark conversations and leave a lasting impression. We recommend avoiding single-use plastics, textiles, and items that are unlikely to be kept or used, such as tote bags, to reduce carbon emissions. Instead, consider practical, sought-after items like reusable water bottles, clothing (such as socks), or other quality branded goods that students will genuinely value and hold onto long after the fair.
  • If you plan to bring free edible items, please ensure these are pre-packaged and allergens are clearly labelled on the packaging.
  • Bring a reusable travel cup and a water bottle with you. We have water fountains and refreshments available at the Fair for you to refill.
  • Reduce waste by using reusable resources that can be used at other events.
  • Using public transport when visiting the University. A train station is situated 10 minutes away from the university, and buses run regularly onto campus.

What employers say about our Fairs

Great turnout. Excellent layout. Clear instructions. Good security. Well looked after.

Draws high student attendance. Representatives are well looked after (BEST food of all 12 universities attended so far!). Students are actively seeking work placements to broaden skill set. High proportion of eligible applicants

We were absolutely thrilled to see so many students were interested in internship and graduate roles at our organisation. Stands had enough space for representatives and students to chat. Large tables. Employers not too close to each other, the organising team managed to optimise the use of the space

Very supportive events team - they made sure we had everything we needed

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