University of Southampton Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise

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Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise at The University of Southampton. We are here to support all our students (undergraduates right through to PhD candidates) make the most of their time at university and develop essential skills to achieve to their full potential. We also offer a wide range of support to our alumni community. We work closely with the range of academic disciplines, gradu

ate recruiters, small-medium enterprises, graduates of the University, professional bodies, volunteering organisations and entrepreneurs to offer our students a wide range of resources, workshops and career development activities. Follow us on Twitter at

🚀 Not sure where to start with job applications? Join our Careers Application Boot Camp on 8 September for a full day of...
01/09/2026

🚀 Not sure where to start with job applications?
Join our Careers Application Boot Camp on 8 September for a full day of practical support to help you approach applications with confidence, plus a free lunch is included!
📅 Tuesday 8 September
🕘 09:00–16:00 (full day attendance required)
📍 Highfield Campus, B100/4013
If you wish to attend this session and you have any additional support needs, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to discuss this further.
➡️ Book your place and get application ready: https://go.soton.ac.uk/id6

👀 Are you looking for a graduate role in Hampshire?🚓 Police Now are still accepting applications to join Hampshire and I...
31/07/2026

👀 Are you looking for a graduate role in Hampshire?
🚓 Police Now are still accepting applications to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in March 2027 via their National Graduate Programme!
👉 Don't miss out! Apply now https://ow.ly/L0P650ZuzSq

🎉 It's time to celebrate! We're shining a spotlight on the incredible winners of 100 Big Ideas.This year, our students p...
30/07/2026

🎉 It's time to celebrate! We're shining a spotlight on the incredible winners of 100 Big Ideas.

This year, our students proved just how much good a big idea can do. From sensors that let rivers "speak" for themselves and warn us when they need our help, to a smarter mobility cane bringing self-driving car technology to the visually impaired, to a wardrobe library helping students walk into job interviews with their heads held high - every single idea started with someone simply refusing to accept that a problem was unsolvable.

Our winners tackled loneliness, food waste, safety, sustainability, mental health, maternal care, financial hardship, and so much more, right across campus and right around the world. Some were sparked by a personal story - a grandfather who can't hear his smoke alarm, a friend hurt walking home in the dark. Others grew out of pure curiosity about how the world could work better. All of them are proof that you don't need a perfect plan to start making a difference - just an idea worth chasing.

We are so proud of every student who took part. Read our article celebrating the winners and discover the stories behind their ideas 👇

https://thejunction.info/ideas/

🚓 Don't miss your opportunity to apply for the Police Now National Graduate Programme in Neighbourhood Policing, with ro...
13/07/2026

🚓 Don't miss your opportunity to apply for the Police Now National Graduate Programme in Neighbourhood Policing, with roles starting in March 2027!
🎓 Open to graduates from all degree subjects
🌍 Roles available in Avon/Somerset, Devon/Cornwall, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, London, North Wales, Northamptonshire and Thames Valley
💰 Starting salary £31,164 - £42,210

✏️ Apply now https://ow.ly/mbN650ZlVyw

📣Following our recent ESBF Engineering and Science enterprise competition, we are delighted to share the 3 winners 1st P...
10/07/2026

📣Following our recent ESBF Engineering and Science enterprise competition, we are delighted to share the 3 winners

1st Place – Allotrope
Allotrope develops an AI-driven platform that predicts the most stable crystal structures of drug candidates, reducing costly experimental screening and late-stage failures in pharmaceutical development. They aim to provide pharmaceutical companies with fast, reliable crystal packing predictions integrated into their existing workflows. By combining AI with advanced computational chemistry and proprietary data integrations, Allotrope enables faster, more efficient drug development.

2nd Place - Celeron Automotive
Celeron Automotive’s aim is to design and manufacture a road legal, formula style, track car. It will provide not only the ultimate driving experience for customers; with their car’s performance rivalling some of the world’s fastest track cars but will be stylistically driven.
The car itself will be a light weight, closed-cockpit, single seater, combustion engined car that will use both cutting edge, and well-established Formula One technologies evidenced with their active ride suspension system and ground effect aerodynamic package.

3rd Place - Intelligent Species-Specific Acoustic Repulsion System (ISARS)
ISARS develops a smart household device that listens for mosquitoes, identifies the species using a deep learning classifier, and deploys a targeted acoustic signal to repel them. Unlike chemical sprays or static ultrasonic devices, their reinforcement learning agent continuously adapts its repulsion frequency making mosquito habituation impossible. The device runs entirely on a low-cost microcontroller, with no internet connection or mains power required.

We were really encouraged with the growth in applications & seeing more Engineering and Science students engaging with enterprise, it was a very tough choice by our judges and was great to see so many amazing innovations coming from our students!
📢To all those who entered, Champion of Champions is now open. You should have an email in your inbox with all the details, if you are interested in entering, please get in touch with the Student Enterprise team

The University of Southampton won the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Award at the Graduate Futures Awards 2026! 🏆Our St...
07/07/2026

The University of Southampton won the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Award at the Graduate Futures Awards 2026! 🏆

Our Student Enterprise and Social Impact team took home the top prize for the Student Enterprise Pathways Framework, beating out over 200 submissions across the UK and Ireland. Supported by Enterprise Educators UK, this national win (the GRAFTAs) recognises our mission to make enterprise support accessible, relevant, and developmental for every student—no matter their background or starting point.

🌟The judges called it: “A very clear and effective initiative that broadens accessibility to enterprise learning and has a compelling and well-evidenced impact that demonstrates the success of the approach.”📈

💬“We are incredibly proud to have won this award. What makes this especially meaningful is that it recognises an approach built around widening access to enterprise and helping students enter in different ways. Too often, enterprise can feel like it is only for those who already see themselves as founders or have highly developed ideas. The Pathways Framework is about opening that door wider, helping students find the right route in, build confidence, and progress from wherever they are starting. To have that recognised nationally, and by a category supported by Enterprise Educators UK, is a fantastic validation of the work the team has put in.” says Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact and Events.A massive thank you to our incredible team, partners, mentors, and brilliant students who make this possible! 🚀

👉 Find out more about how we are opening doors for the next generation of changemakers. https://thejunction.info/

Photo credit Alex Crosby

Know an ambitious founder with a big idea? 🚀🚨Applications for Cohort 18 of Catalyst close at the end of June!Delivered b...
15/06/2026

Know an ambitious founder with a big idea? 🚀

🚨Applications for Cohort 18 of Catalyst close at the end of June!

Delivered by Southampton Science Park Catalyst is a highly competitive, fully funded and equity-free accelerator designed to help early-stage founders build the skills, knowledge, connections and confidence needed to grow.

✅18-week programme starting in September
✅Expert mentorship and practical workshops
✅Dedicated workspace and access to a powerful network
✅Travel and expenses covered
✅No equity taken

With more than 100 businesses supported, over £75 million raised by alumni and 85% of Catalyst businesses still trading today, it is a proven programme for founders who are serious about growth. 🤝

Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/K3Ik50Z9WkU

University of Southampton

🚀 Calling engineers and scientists Get up to £50,000 funding to study for a full-time MBA through the Sainsbury Manageme...
11/06/2026

🚀 Calling engineers and scientists

Get up to £50,000 funding to study for a full-time MBA through the Sainsbury Management Fellows scholarship programme.

This prestigious opportunity supports engineers and scientists to develop leadership skills, drive innovation, and make a wider impact across industry, academia, and beyond.

If you’re ready to combine your technical expertise with strategic leadership, this could be your next step.

📅 Applications close: 30 September
🔗 Find out more: www.esbf.org.uk/mba

Looking for work in the UK as an international student? Understanding where to focus your efforts can make a huge differ...
03/06/2026

Looking for work in the UK as an international student? Understanding where to focus your efforts can make a huge difference to your job search.

Join us on Monday 8 June for the second session in our International Student Careers Series – Job Search Strategies for Visa Holders

In this workshop, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to develop a job search strategy tailored to your individual circumstances
✔️ How to identify and create opportunities with employers who hire visa holders
✔️ Practical approaches to navigating the UK experienced hire market

Sign up now: https://ow.ly/e0Gw50Z6yqr

Want to gain experience working with children while giving back to the community?Check out some of the opportunities cur...
03/06/2026

Want to gain experience working with children while giving back to the community?

Check out some of the opportunities currently available on the University of Southampton Volunteering Bank 👇

🏕️ Children’s Residential Group Leader – Free to Be Kids
Support vulnerable young people on adventurous residential trips, helping them build confidence, resilience and trust through activities like beach trips, camping and outdoor games.

📚 Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual) – Literacy Pirates
Help children aged 9–13 improve their reading and writing skills through fun online after-school sessions filled with encouragement and positivity.

🎓 Volunteer at IntoUniversity
Mentor a young person aged 10–17, supporting their academic skills, confidence and future aspirations through one-to-one sessions across the academic year.

Whether you’re interested in teaching, mentoring, youth work or education, volunteering is a great way to build experience, develop skills and make a real impact 💙

🔗 Explore these and many more opportunities on the Volunteering Bank: https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?filters=dynamicstringslc_scheme_id:22

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