Inclusive Futures: Exploring STEM Careers is a dynamic and informative two-day event focused on inclusivity in STEM careers. Whether you are a student of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), or a non-STEM student interested in a STEM sector career, our aim is to give you the inside knowledge on exploring STEM careers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and help you to take your first steps to shaping the future through careers in STEM.

Through our comprehensive programme of inspirational talks, Inside Story panel sessions and No Limits inclusivity sessions we’re hoping to break down barriers and empower our diverse OU students from all backgrounds to thrive in the world of STEM. Follow the links below to book your place now: 

Time	Tuesday 27 Feb	Wednesday 28 Feb
10:00 - 10:30	Keynote speech from Microsoft – “The treasure inside of you”	Keynote speech from Professor Nicholas Braithwaite, STEM Executive Dean at the Open University
10:30 -11:30	Kickstart your STEM career	Developing digital skills – in conjunction with Cisco
11:45 - 12:15	Mapping the STEM careers landscape	No limits for women - STEM Women
12:15 - 13:15	Inside computing, technology and digital careers - employer panel	Inside biology, chemistry, health and natural sciences careers - employer panel or Inside design and innovation careers - employer panel
13:45 - 14:15	No limits with disabilities - Enable Science	No limits – representation matters with BB STEM (Black British Professionals in STEM)
14:15 - 15:15	Inside geography, environmental and earth sciences careers - employer panel	Inside mathematics and statistics careers - employer panel
15:30 - 16:30	Inside engineering careers - employer panel	Inside physics, astronomy, and space science careers - employer panel
16:30 - 17:00	No limits to age or experience - STEM Returners

Get the best from Inclusive Futures

• If you haven’t yet, take the 3-minute careers check-in to focus you on your goals during Inclusive Futures: Exploring STEM Careers.
• Take a few moments to orientate yourself with our Navigate Your Future activity pathway, which makes the process of working out your goals and next steps simpler. It’s designed to build your confidence and help you progress towards your goals at your own pace.
• There are also our dedicated confidence pages, which highlight some key resources and practical activities to help grow your confidence in your career or personal development.
• Our equality and diversity in the workplace pages provide advice about navigating the recruitment process which is related to personal factors such as ethnicity, disability, age, gender and sex, religion and criminal records.