Careers Fayre and Innovation in South Wales Electrification Schemes
Technical lecture
11 March 2026 16:00 - 20:00
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Description
There will be an informal careers fair (effectively an introduction to the rail industry employers) which is open to everyone but principally aimed at university students. This is followed by our standard format of technical lecture, open to everyone to attend. The actual timings are:
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16.00 to 17.15
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Informal careers advice from railway engineering employers, over tea/coffee/biscuits, West Building, ENGIN Forum
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17.30 to 17.50
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Introductory presentation into careers opportunities in UK rail (Louis Schmandt, Chiltern Railways), Lecture Theatre: South Building, S1.32
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17.50 to 18.00
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Women in Rail (Nia Watkins), Lecture Theatre: South Building, S1.32
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18.00 to 18.45
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Lecture: “Electrification Developments and Upgrades in South Wales” (Dave Hewings & Nia Watkins, Network Rail), Lecture Theatre: South Building, S1.32
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18.45 to 19.00
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Q&A session, Lecture Theatre: South Building, S1.32
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19.00 to 20.30
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Continuation of informal careers advice from a range of railway engineering employers, over free pizzas, beers and other drinks, West Building, ENGIN Forum
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The lecture is in Cardiff University, 5 minutes walk from Cardiff Queen Street Station
Speaker(s)
Dave Hewings, Nia Watkins (Network Rail)
Address
Cardiff University School of Engineering
Queens Buildings
14-17 The Parade
Cardiff
CF24 3AA
United Kingdom