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Give your students an insight into University
Applying to university is a big life choice.
As education professionals, it's understandable that you want to make sure your students have access to as much information and support as possible. Supporting you and your students is at the heart of what we do.
Our extensive portfolio of engaging talks and UCAS events for schools and colleges are designed to help students with their Higher Education journey and you achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks. Explore our offerings and book the activity that best suits your students' needs.
HE and careers fairs support
A staple of the academic year is the post-16 fair. We'll visit your schools, and talk to your students about their future options, pathways and what we offer at the Portsmouth and London campuses. Alongside exhibiting, we can also deliver an extensive range of talks.
Talks and workshops for schools and colleges
Looking for someone to answer your students' questions about university? Depending on your needs, we can offer virtual or in-person discussions with our expert outreach team. Talks are usually around 30 minutes and can fit into your assembly or tutor times, including Q&As.
Our talks and workshops include:
Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,7
- Delve into the academic, career-related, and personal reasons for going to university.
- Inspire students to consider not just what they could study but where it could take them.
- Explore the vast landscape of opportunities offered by higher education, and how they can get career-ready.
Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,7
- Empower students to make informed decisions that align with their passions, goals, and ambitions.
- Share practical advice on researching courses and universities to help them choose where, when, and what to study.
- Guide them on how to inspect facilities, labs, and libraries to ensure they meet academic needs at Open Days and fairs.
Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,7
- Look at how choosing the right degree sets the stage for a successful career by aligning with industry trends.
- Show them how courses offer hands-on learning, featuring facilities that mirror real-world industries.
Gatsby Benchmarks: 7
- Demystify the UCAS process, and offer valuable tips to make students’ university applications stand out.
- Insights on articulating their unique story and accomplishments when writing a personal statement for university.
- Best practice for easily accepting offers on their chosen course and what to do after applying to university.
Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 7
- We'll give tips on the structure for personal statement writing, and key techniques such as the ABC method.
- Explore the key things that admissions tutors are looking for, and the pitfalls to avoid.
- Valuable tips on what universities seek in a personal statement.
- Critique real examples, learning from both strengths and weaknesses to elevate their personal statement game.
Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 4, 7
- Learn what to expect as a University student
- Explore the key student experiences such as accommodation, campus life, culture and student union
- How students can learn real-life experiences at the London campus
- Handy hints and tips on student life and our support
Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 4, 7
- Learn how to prepare yourself for the HE/careers fair
- Explore what you can do and questions you can ask at the event
- Understand what is an Open Day and what you can expect
- Tips for making the most of your event experiences
Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,7
- Give students and parents a full understanding of student finance, including loans and how to apply.
- The array of financial support options available to students, from student loans to scholarships and bursaries.
- Key 2024 updates, including crucial paperwork requirements and how repayments work.
UCAS exhibitions and large-scale HE fairs
Catch us at major UCAS events and UK Uni Search higher education fairs. We'll be on hand to help students choose which course or pathway is right for them and learn more about studying at Portsmouth and London.
Request parent/carer webinars and events
Invite us to your parent events, fairs and/or request a bespoke webinar.
We'll cover crucial topics like student finance, accommodation and university application process, ensuring parents and carers are well-equipped to champion their child's university ambitions.
We'll cover crucial topics like student finance, accommodation and university application process, ensuring parents and carers are well-equipped to champion their child's university ambitions.
Training for teachers and advisors
Teachers and advisors have an important role in helping students achieve their full potential. We offer a range of free training, conferences and events for educators. Our aim is to support you to teach, inspire and support your students' learning. Join our free CPD teachers hub.
Online resources for KS2 to KS5
We have lots of online resources to support your students when they're considering their future. Our School Leavers' Hub for key stage 4 students provides advice on topics like study skills, choosing a subject and decisions at post-16. We also have a suite of resources for the classroom, including workshops and lesson plans.
Undergraduate Open Day & Open Experience Day
Are your students thinking about joining us as an undergrad? They can book their spot at one of our upcoming events on campus to learn and experience their academic and student life.
Book a place at London's Open Experience Day
Contact us
Get in touch with our Student Recruitment and Outreach team to stay up to date with news for schools and colleges, to arrange a campus, school or college visit or to enquire about online or face-to-face events delivered through the year.