Why Partner with Queen’s at Our Careers Fairs?
Queen’s Careers Service works with local, national and international employers to support impactful student engagement and graduate recruitment activity. We are committed to creating valuable partnerships that support both employer recruitment objectives and positive student outcomes.
The Queen’s Careers Fairs are the University’s flagship employer engagement events, connecting organisations with ambitious and highly skilled students from a wide range of disciplines and career pathways.
Students from major disciplines all students attend annually 1,700+
Held across the academic year, the fairs provide employers with a valuable opportunity to:
Raise brand awareness
Showcase career opportunities
Strengthen graduate recruitment pipelines
Engage directly with students at key career decision points
With strong attendance, extensive promotion and high student engagement, sponsorship offers organisations valuable visibility before, during and after each event.
Buildlong-term brand recognition employer
Strong visibility across
Direct access to placement, campus and digital channels
internship and graduate talent
Reach Students at Key Career Decision Points
Autumn Careers Fair
Graduate and Placement Recruitment
The Autumn Careers Fair focuses primarily on graduate and placement recruitment for opportunities commencing the following summer.
This event attracts:
Final year students
Placement students
Postgraduate students
Students preparing to enter the graduate recruitment market
Spring Careers Fair
Internships, Placements, Work Experience
& Graduate Pathways
The Spring Careers Fair is designed to connect employers with students seeking:
Internships
Placements
Summer opportunities
Voluntary experiences
Graduate roles
Students from all years of study and degree disciplines attend this event.
Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair
Dual University Graduate Audience
Delivered in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University, the NI Graduate Recruitment Fair provides a unique opportunity to connect with graduating students from both universities through one targeted recruitment event.
Held annually ahead of graduation, this fair offers sponsors enhanced visibility to students actively preparing to enter the workforce.
What Sponsors Receive
Sponsorship provides organisations with a premium level of visibility across careers fair activity and related student engagement campaigns.
Brand Visibility
Sponsor branding on Careers Fair promotional materials
Visibility across campus via digital screens
Inclusion in student email communications
Featured social media promotion
Premium Event Presence
Complimentary exhibitor space
Priority positioning within the fair venue
Additional on-campus pop up opportunity, for early activation ahead of the fair*
Student Engagement
Face-to-face interaction with motivated students
Opportunities to showcase live vacancies and programmes
Increased employer brand recognition among student audiences
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Sponsorship Packages
Premier Sponsor Package
Maximum
Visibility Across the Academic Year
Ideal for organisations seeking sustained engagement with students across multiple events, the Premier Sponsor Package provides premium visibility throughout the academic year.
What’s Included:
Sponsorship of:
Queen’s Autumn Careers Fair – 2 days
Queen’s Spring Careers Fair – 1 day
Enhanced sponsor visibility across all associated event promotion
Prime location in fair venue with complimentary space
Reduced combined sponsorship rate as sponsor of both fairs
Availability:
Maximum of 2 sponsor organisations for this option
Agreement Term:
Sponsorship is for 2 academic years, 2026/2027 & 2027/2028
Investment:
£5,000 + VAT per annum
Day Sponsor Package
Target
the Talent Most Relevant to You
One Day Fair sponsorship packages provide targeted visibility to students aligned to your sector, opportunities and recruitment priorities.
What’s Included:
Sponsorship of your chosen fair day
Enhanced sponsor visibility across associated event promotion
Prime location in fair venue, with complimentary space
Availability:
Autumn Careers Fair, One Day Option: Technology, Science & Engineering – 2 sponsors
Autumn Careers Fair, One Day Option: Business, Finance & Law – 2 sponsors
Spring Careers Fair, One Day Option – 2 sponsors
Agreement Term:
Sponsorship is for 2 academic years, 2026/2027 & 2027/2028
Investment:
Autumn Careers Fair Day Package: £3,000 + VAT per annum
Spring Careers Fair Day Package: £2,750 + VAT per annum
Sponsorship Packages
Exclusive Sponsor Package One Event. Two Universities. Exceptional Talent.
A unique sponsorship opportunity providing visibility to graduating students from both Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.
What’s Included:
Sponsorship of the Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair
Enhanced sponsor visibility across all associated event promotion
Prime location in fair venue with complimentary space
Prominent exposure across both university campuses
Availability:
Exclusive one sponsor package
Agreement Term:
Sponsorship is for 1 academic year, 2026/2027, (delivery for this fair rotates with Ulster University)
Investment:
£3,500 + VAT per annum
Express Your Interest
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and will be allocated to ensure a balanced representation of sectors and opportunities for students.
To register your interest, please complete the Expression of Interest form:
