Welcome to the November Edition of the Employer Newsletter. This month you will read about:

• A new video about the golden thread running through everything we do at the University
• Celebrating successes - Autumn Careers Fairs 2025
• Advantages of offering placements, and a funding opportunity
• Health Apprenticeship Conference opens for bookings
• Green Careers Fair - an opportunity for organisations in sustainable development and ethical engineering

At the heart of our University lies a simple yet powerful idea:

Independent thinking. Shared ambition. It reflects who we are and what we stand for – a world top 100 university where independent thinkers come together in pursuit of a shared ambition.

Watch our new film to find out more.

Keep up to date with research news: Be the first to receive updates on Sheffield’s world-leading discoveries via the Sheffield Research Roundup.

October saw the return of our annual Autumn Careers Fairs. We were joined by over 120 employers and industry professionals for the three day event, which attracted over 3000 students and graduates through the doors.

Employers reported having lots of positive and effective conversations with well-prepared and enthusiastic students, who the organisations attending spoke very highly of over the three days.

Feedback is still being collated and will be shared in the next newsletter, although it is looking incredibly positive so far.

“Best uni fair we have attended this year” - Certinia

Thank you to our employers, students and colleagues for making this year’s fairs such a success!

Would you like to join our next Fairs or other on-campus events? Fill in our interest form, and we will be in touch.

Hosting a placement student for 9-12 months is a great way to deliver a project, inject new ideas into your organisation, and benefit from subject-specific knowledge. Our students have made significant contributions to a variety of organisations, including NGOs, local authorities, research institutes, consultancies, charities and more!

Get the support you need for:

• Medium-term roles, maternity/fixed-term cover and new project assistance.

Key points:

• Students are available to start from June 2026 - September 2026 for 9-12 months.
• Students remain registered with, and supported by, the University throughout.
• We can connect you with a pool of talented students to find the best fit for you.
• Opportunities should be paid.

Ideas for projects:

• Conducting surveys, analysing data and producing reports.
• Investigating efficiency and cost-saving activity.
• Developing new products, services, or marketing strategies.
• Managing or delivering a particular service for a period of time.

Benefits to you: 

• Fresh Perspective: Bring in new ideas and up-to-date academic knowledge.
• Cost-Effective Talent: Students can make a significant impact on your organisation.
• Future Recruitment: Identify potential future hires early!
• Find out how employers like you have benefitted from working with our students. 

Interested in finding out more? Contact our team at careers@sheffield.ac.uk. 

The White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (a consortium of the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds, York, Sheffield Hallam, Hull, Manchester Metropolitan and Bradford) is inviting Host Organisations to collaborate with them on their new Research in Practice (RinP) placement scheme.

Placements are funded by the studentship award, so there is no cost to the employer, and are flexible in terms of when they can take place, their format and their location.

Further information about the scheme can be found on the WRDTP's website. If you'd like to offer a placement, please get in touch with the WRDTP Placements Manager on placements@wrdtp.ac.uk, to discuss this further.

This month the Faculty of Health is hosting its inaugural Health Apprenticeship Employer Conference.

The conference will be a great opportunity for senior leaders and professional development or apprenticeship teams to learn more about the health apprenticeships we offer.

You will hear from colleagues across the University about our programmes and support services, as well as the funding options available to you. You'll also have the chance to chat to current apprentices, programme leads and our school apprenticeship team. Breakout sessions will allow you to tailor your conference experience and explore apprenticeships most appropriate to your organisation.

Date: Wednesday 12 November
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: University of Sheffield Medical School, Beech Hill Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2RX

EWB Sheffield is a student-led society committed to promoting sustainable development and ethical engineering through projects, outreach, and collaboration with industry.

As part of their mission, they are hosting the Green Careers Fair 2025, connecting students with organisations leading the way in sustainability. It is a perfect time to engage with students from a range of disciplines and promote early career opportunities.

To register your interest or book a place, please fill in the following Google form and the EWB team will contact you shortly.

Careers & Employability Service, 241 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2GW

careers@sheffield.ac.uk | www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/employers