STEM Careers Expo

This annual event is where the brightest minds and top employers from all corners of the country come together. Brace yourself to dive into a world of endless STEM career possibilities, internships, and coveted graduate recruitment opportunities. This is your time to create invaluable connections with top employers who can shape your future!

When: 11 am - 1 pm, 7 May 2026
Where: University Hall, Wollongong Campus

What to expect from the STEM Careers Expo

The STEM Careers Expo provides students from the Faculties of Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) as well as Science students to network with leading STEM employers in Australia. This is the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door for employment opportunities and explore a diverse range of companies that are looking for students just like you!

Need a headshot or resume review?

We’ve got your covered! A photographer will be available on the day so you can get the perfect LinkedIn headshot, and Careers and Employability staff will be available to provide feedback on your resume.

Hear directly from graduates who studied your degree and ask your questions.

Want to know what UOW alumni with your degree are doing now?  Join our Speed Information Interview sessions to discover how their studies translated into real career pathways. Learn what steps they took, what skills made the biggest impact, and get insights to help shape your own journey.

People standing at an expo
Three people talking at a stall during the UOW Graduate Careers Expo

Information for students

This event is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with prospective employers and gain some great networking and self-marketing skills.

Here's what you can expect depending on what year you're in:

  • First-year students: Find internships and vacation roles, explore career pathways, and make industry connections
  • Second-year/penultimate students: Learn about graduate opportunities for the upcoming year and network with potential employers
  • Final year students: Find graduate opportunities, network with future employers, and launch your graduate career 

It also gives you the opportunity to:

  • Gain first-hand information about an employer, the structure and operation of the organisation, their vacation program, recruitment processes and other employment opportunities
  • Mingle with employers (promoting vacation programs and internships), as well as professional association bodies (who can give you insight into ways to progress through the industry of your choice)
  • Collect application information and learn how to improve your chances of gaining a position
  • Explore career opportunities and work out what you are looking for from an employer
  • Make a good first impression before applying for a position
  • Register for the expo via CareerHub (login with your UOW email and password). Make sure to record it in your diary or e-calendar, and set a reminder – Do whatever works best for you!
  • Review the list of the exhibiting employers before the expo. Read their profiles, decide which ones you want to meet, and prepare a few questions to ask. Remember this might just be the first impression the employer gets of you! Please check in regularly as this list will be updated weekly with new organisations.
  • Check CareerHub to attend any workshops before the event that will help you prepare and make the most of the expo.
  • Read our Step-by-step guide to securing a job at your next careers expo.