Wondering how to get the most out of your time at university? Our range of opportunities, support services and online resources can help to enrich your experience outside of your curriculum and set you up for long-term success.
Keep reading to discover how to make the most of the opportunities and events available to you and shape your next steps—wherever you are on the journey.Ìý

Opportunities
The Successful Futures PathwayÌý
Ìýis an online resource designed to help you discover your skills, explore career ideas, build confidence and prepare for success. It supports you to identify areas of strength and potential growth, and signposts opportunities that will help you to build upon your existing skills.Ìý
As part of the Successful Futures Pathway, you will create an action plan to help you work towards achieving your goals, and discover opportunities for growth both within and outside of your course curriculum.Ìý
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Career Mentoring
The UoS Career Mentoring programme pairs you with an experienced, professional mentor who can give you insights into specific industries, advice on improving your employability skills, and tips for the development of your career.Ìý
Whether you have a specific role in mind or just want to learn more about the world of work, your mentor will work with you to support your transition into the graduate job market.Ìý
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UoS InternshipsÌý
UoS Internship are paid work experience opportunities that fit around your studies. They are exclusive to University of Southampton students and are available throughout the year. Opportunities span a wide range of sectors—from local startups, charities, social enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and various roles within the University of Southampton.ÌýÌý
Whether you have a clear career path or are still exploring your options, UoS Internships offer a valuable chance to build real-world experience.ÌýÌý
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Career Vision PlusÌýÌý
Career Vision Plus is an in-person and online community that transforms barriers into bridges.ÌýÌý
Enabling final or penultimate year students belonging to underrepresented communities to become a part of the Career Vision Club, it can give you access to ring-fenced internships, one-to-one Career guidance, group coaching and interactive employer events.Ìý
Whether you’re preparing for applications and interviews or planning your next steps, Career Vision Plus can help you to build confidence and set yourself up for long-term success.Ìý
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Student Innovation ProjectsÌý
Student Innovation Projects offer opportunities to gain experience working on real-life business issues put forward by local businesses and non-profit organisations.ÌýÌý
You will work in a team of four students across a range of faculties and year groups to come up with innovative solutions to a business problem, which you will then present to the organisation.Ìý
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The Student Enterprise FundÌý
The Student Enterprise Fund has four main funding pathways designed to support a broad range of early-stage businesses, social enterprises and freelancers. Ìý
Whether you have a brand-new idea, an early-stage business, or strong customer traction, the Student Enterprise Fund could award you between £500 to £5,000 in prize funding to take forward and make your business a reality.Ìý
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Events
You can find all upcoming events on the MySouthampton app, where you can filter by campus, date and area of interest. Get a taste of what’s coming up below.
Work Experience
Insight into Work Experience @ Avenue – Student Panel and Q&A
Wednesday 19 November, 15:30-17:00Ìý
Avenue Campus, B65, Room 1097Ìý
Hear from a panel of Southampton students who have taken part in our work experience programmes, including UoS Internships, Year in Employment placements, Student Innovation Projects and Challenges. This event is for Humanities students.Ìý.Ìý
Insight into Work Experience @ WSA – Student Panel and Q&AÌý
Thursday 20 November, 15:30-16:45Ìý
WSA, B63A (East), Room 3003Ìý
Hear from a panel of Southampton students who have taken part in our work experience programmes, including UoS Internships, Year in Employment placements, Student Innovation Projects and Challenges. This event is for students studying at WSA.Ìý.Ìý
Year in Employment
Insight into a Year in Employment @ Highfield – Student and Employer Panel Q&AÌý
Wednesday 29 October, 16:30-19:00Ìý
Highfield Campus, B100, Room 3023 Ìý
Gain tips and insights from students and employers and give yourself the best opportunity to secure a placement. This event is for Undergraduate students in their second year.ÌýÌýandÌýÌý.Ìý
Conversations that Count – Year in EmploymentÌýÌý
Thursday 06 November, 16:30-19:00Ìý
The Junction, Sir James Matthews Building, City Centre CampusÌý
This friendly, informal event is your opportunity to ask anything about Year in Employment – there is no such thing as a stupid question! This event is for Undergraduate students in their first or second year.ÌýÌýandÌý.Ìý
Social Impact
Ideas for Impact WorkshopÌý
Tuesday 28 October, 15:30-18:00Ìý
City Centre Campus, Sir James Matthews Building, The JunctionÌý
If you have a passion for making the world a better place but aren’t sure how to turn it into a concrete idea, join the Social Impact Lab for an interactive ideation workshop, designed to help you shape bold, creative solutions for social change.Ìý.Ìý
Green Careers NetworkingÌý
Wednesday 05 November, 17:00-19:00Ìý
Highfield Campus, B100, Room 6009Ìý
Learn about different career paths, network with professionals and explore potential job opportunities related to sustainability, climate change, corporate social responsibility, green energy, and the environment.Ìý.Ìý
Startups
Student Startup Challenge
Friday 14 November – Sunday 16 November
City Centre Campus, Sir James Matthews Building, The Junction
The Student Startup Challenge exists to guide you through the process of launching a startup in just one weekend. Collaborating in teams, you will be guided through the process of developing new ideas and transforming them into viable businesses, including a pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes. Ìý.
Further support
If you have any questions about the opportunities in this post, or if you are feeling unsure about your next steps and would like to talk to someone,Ìýbook an appointment with a careers advisor.ÌýÌý
You can alsoÌýfind more information on the Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise website.Ìý
The Student Hub
The Student Hub is here for you 24/7. If you have any questions or need any support you can get in touch with them viaÌýemail,ÌýÌýor by callingÌý02380 599 599.ÌýÌýÌý