10am - 11am: London Makers (online) An opportunity to work on a live brief with London Makers, a creative enterprise programme by HF Mencap, created to platform the ideas, talent and creative potential of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. Paid opportunities available!

11.30am - 12.30pm: Chartered Institute of Managers (in person – M1.21) Join Chris Crouch from the Chartered Management Institute to explore leadership, management skills and career development opportunities in the creative industries.

1pm - 1.40pm: CVs and Personal Statements (online) An opportunity to go through the first steps towards creating a creative CV and Personal Statement.

2pm - 3pm: Volkova Agency (in person – M1.21) Volkova Agency is a full-service PR, fashion, and talent agency in London combining creative communications, influencer and talent management, content creation, influencer marketing, production, and event expertise to help ambitious brands and individuals stand out in competitive markets. Whether you're a designer or in fashion-related studies this a must. Potential work opportunities available.

3.30pm - 5pm: HolisTix (in person – M1.21) Hear from HolisTix, who create bespoke personal invite fan experiences to stadium music and sport events. A great discussion on the freelancer career path.

10am - 10.40am: Introduction to Freelancing (online) A beginner-friendly look at what it means to work as a freelancer.

11am - 12pm: Graduate Fashion Foundation (in person – The Gallery) Meet Graduate Fashion Foundation and discover how they support emerging fashion talent, connect graduates with industry and help launch creative careers. Nicola will spend time with Fashion students after her talk to admire your work!

11am - 12.15pm: Sky Design Academy (online) If you're curious about a career in product design or exploring where your creative skills could take you, this placement is a great place to start. Come along to hear more about their amazing programme.

11am - 12pm: Careers in XR: Where Performance, Art & Technology Collide (online) Go behind the scenes of EmbodyXR, an immersive VR wellbeing experience, and discover how performance, art, design and technology come together to create XR. Hear from illustrator Matt Waruszynski (Rocket Cow) and games designer and software developer John Sear who worked on the project, and find out about the creative process, collaborating across disciplines and the growing range of careers in XR and immersive technology. Particularly relevant to Performance, Digital Media Art, VR/AR, Computer Science, Illustration, and Comic & Concept Art students – and anyone interested in XR , games, immersive storytelling and creative technology. If you’re curious about how your creative or technical skills could translate into a career in this fast-growing area, this is a great chance to hear directly from people making it happen.

12.30pm - 1.30pm: AEG (in person - M1.21) Meet AEG, a global leader in live entertainment, and discover the creative careers and opportunities behind world-class concerts, events and venues.

1pm - 1.40pm: Nailing Your Cover Letters (online) Join UCA Careers and learn how to write a professional, tailored cover letter using effective structure, language and examples to make your application stand out.

2pm - 3pm: Ed Loughton adam&eve\TBWA (in person - M1.21) Hear from Ed Loughton, a marketer with extensive experience in brand building, sports marketing and activation, partnerships and advertising, in sectors including retail, automotive, fashion, technology, energy, travel and financial services. Ed is currently the Business Director for adam&eve\TBWA.

2pm-3pm: Kane FM Grassroots Industry Opps, Entrepreneurism and Economy of Attention Talk (in person - Y24) From Pirate Radio to community power, Kane FM is Guildford's independent community radio station, broadcasting underground music, local voices and community stories.

3pm - 4.30pm: Professional Practice Year Launch (online) – Levels 4 & 5 Kick off your Professional Practice Year (PPY) journey and discover the support, resources and guidance available to help you secure a year-long industry placement.

10am - 12pm: Arena Media - Presentations for shortlisted L5&6 Vis Com and Digital Marketing students (online) A chance for Level 5 & 6 Visual Communication and Digital Marketing students to present their Live Brief responses to Arena Media. Shortlisted students will be notified on Monday 2 November.

12pm - 2pm: Bauer Media (in person - M1.21) Bauer Media is a giant in the media business, with an entertainment network of iconic brands. Jack Latchford works in the Talent Development team and will run an engaging and fun session based on what Bauer look for in fresh creatives.

2.30pm - 3.30pm: Cathy Rogers – Experimental Film Artist (online) Cathy Rogers is an artist, writer and experimental film programmer working with Super 8 and 16mm film in expanded cinema contexts. She creates moving and static works using camera and cameraless techniques exploring architectural structures, their static forms made in to moving spatial representations; pinhole films of moving trains, empty spaces and voids, and photograms of 3-dimensional objects such as garden plants and recently a radiator.

2.30pm - 4.30pm: Headstart Global (online) Meet Headstart Global and discover how you can gain real-world experience, develop your skills and build industry connections through exciting startup micro-internships. Headstart will be running an exciting Ideathon for you to get involved in.

10am - 10.40am: LinkedIn - From Contact to Connections (online) Explore how to use LinkedIn to promote yourself, discover creative industry opportunities, follow relevant companies and build professional connections.

11am - 12pm: Squint/Opera - Getting Into the Creative Industries (online) Join Harry Wood from award-winning creative studio Squint/Opera as he shares his career journey, industry trends and opportunities across the creative sector.

11am - 1pm: Adobe Panel (in person - M1.21) Join UCA Events students for an exciting discussion chaired by Adobe exploring the future trends shaping the creative industries. Expect fresh ideas, creative inspiration and a glimpse into what’s next, alongside a live fashion show, interactive games and giveaways. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, get inspired and discover the future of creativity!

1pm - 2pm: Publicis: Find Your Fit (online) Discover career pathways at Publicis Groupe, explore how your transferable skills can open doors to different roles, and learn what employers look for when hiring for potential.

2pm - 3pm: The National Gallery (online) An exciting opportunity to gain insights from behind the scenes at the iconic National Gallery, one of the world’s leading art institutions. We'll be joined by artist and Gallery Educator Joanna Conybeare, illustrator William Goldsmith and the fantastic Caroline Smith who will tell us all about their "squiggly" creative careers!

2pm - 3pm: Adobe Firefly Workshop (in person - Computer Suite) Join Dominic Traynor for a hands-on Adobe Firefly workshop exploring how generative AI can support and enhance your creative practice.

10am - 11am: The Protagonist Magazine (in person - M1.21) Join Editor-in-Chief of The Protagonist Magazine, Dr Ram Shergill, for insights into his creative career and the world of fashion photography and publishing.

11am - 12pm: Launchpad Introduction (online) Got a creative idea you'd love to bring to life? Discover how UCA Careers' Creative Launchpad programme can help you take it forward!

12pm - 6pm: Volkova Agency (in person - M1.21) Volkova Agency is back to develop the work they started with you on Monday. They're ready and waiting for you to showcase your creativity and support you with your work going forward. Potential work experience opportunities available!

2pm - 3pm: Chris Dixon: Arts, Culture and Heritage (online) Chris Dixon is an experienced Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager and is currently bringing the Kent town of Ashford to life through a variety of creative projects including the impressive regeneration of an art deco cinema and beautiful murals.

You'll find our campus on the outskirts of the town centre, close to the Ashley Centre shopping mall. Use the postcode K518 5BE on your sat nav.

Parking is limited, but exceptions can be made for Blue Badge holders - anyone with special requirements should contact the School directly on 01372 728 811 to arrange this.

The nearest car parks to the campus are Depot Road (postcode KT17 4RJ) or at the Ashley Centre (postcode KT18 5AL). Both are about a five-minute walk away.

For details of public car parks nearby, please visit the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council website.