Exhibition

Event Information

17 September, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location:
Riley Smith Theatre, University of Leeds
Audience:
Postgraduate researchers
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The White Rose PhD Careers and Networking Fair is a collaborative regional event connecting doctoral researchers and employers from across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.

Organised by the White Rose University Consortium, the fair creates a shared space for networking, career exploration and knowledge exchange, showcasing the breadth of opportunities open to PhD researchers both within and beyond academia. Join us to:

  • Explore diverse career pathways and opportunities

  • Meet and network with employers and PhD researchers from across the region

  • Share knowledge, insight and experience across sectors

  • Strengthen collaboration between universities and external partners

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Travel costs:
Travel costs for the Careers fair will be reimbursed to University of York and University of Sheffield delegates.
To be eligible to claim your travel expenses, please ensure you comply with the following points:
  • Travel expenses can only be claimed for a return trip from your home institution’s location (York or Sheffield) to Leeds.
  • University of York delegates travelling by train must book their train by contacting info@whiterose.ac.uk
  • Standard class train travel only.
  • A valid receipt must always be provided for each expense item on the claim form.
  • Claims must be submitted within 3 months of the expenses being incurred.
  • All expense claims must be made on the University of York’s standard claim forms.
  • You will receive a copy of the expense forms via email after the event.
If you have any questions, please contact info@whiterose.ac.uk
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