30 October 2025

SCI Day of Science and Careers 2025

Organised by:

SCI's College of Scholars events committee

SCI, London, UK

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

SCI's Day of Science and Careers is an annual event designed to showcase the wide range of career options available to those with a STEM background. The event connects university students, recent graduates, and early-career individuals with professionals working in science-based fields spanning industry, academia, IP, funding, and beyond.

A full programme of career-supporting activities will run throughout the day including panel discussions, networking sessions, employer engagement opportunities, poster presentations, and dedicated speed mentoring.

For more information, download the Day of Science and Careers flyer [PDF].

Please note: To register your interest in speed mentoring, please contact membership@soci.org and for poster presentations, contact membership.admin@soci.org. Priority will be given to members of SCI’s College of Scholars.

Attendees

This event will be of interest to anyone with a science background seeking guidance, insights, or networking opportunities from potential employers. It is aimed at university students in STEM, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. We particularly encourage members of the SCI College of Scholars to attend.

Programme

Thursday 30 October 2025

10.30: Registration, posters and networking
11:00: Welcome and Introduction
Tim Reynolds
11:10: SCI Opportunities
Bryony Parker
11:25: Getting the most out of CoS
Rachel Davis
11:40: Bright SCIdea
12:00: Lunch, networking and speed mentoring
: Panel Discussion 1: Career Paths in Academia and Industry
Chair: Julia Creasey, Victrex
13:30: AstraZeneca
Georgia Harris
13:35: Cargill
Jess Jones
13:40: Sai Life Sciences
Fabien Talbot
13:45: UCL
Mark Isaacs
13:50: Discussion and Q&A
14:30: Networking
: Panel Discussion 2: Alternative Career Paths
Chair: Dave Allen
15:00: UKRI
Kay Yeung
15:05: KEUK and Uni of York
Amanda Selvaratnam
15:10: Appleyard Lees
Kealan Fallon
15:15: Synthomer
Hayley Comerford
15:20: Discussion and Q&A
16:00: Wrap
16:30: Event Close

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.