BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//University of Gloucestershire - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:University of Gloucestershire X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for University of Gloucestershire REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T143000 DTSTAMP:20260602T124602Z CREATED:20260602T080329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T124602Z UID:10000575-1790764200-1790778600@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Criminology Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Years 12/13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesigned for Year 12 and 13 students\, this taster day offers a hands-on introduction to Criminology at university. Through interactive sessions and independent activities\, you’ll explore topics you won’t have covered in school and see how social sciences help us make sense of real-world issues. \n\n\n\nPast sessions have explored everything from investigating human remains in Forensic Anthropology\, to tackling retail crime\, challenging myths about refugees\, and uncovering how poverty and inequality shape society. These activities give a taste of the topics you could study at undergraduate level (sessions subject to change). \n\n\n\nYou’ll also hear about FutureSim\, an exciting new development at our Oxstalls Campus\, supporting innovative learning in the social sciences. \n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/criminology-taster-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T143000 DTSTAMP:20260603T134009Z CREATED:20260602T081834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T134009Z UID:10000576-1791369000-1791383400@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Sports Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12/13 (or equivalent) \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Sports Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire. Experience hands-on sessions in our cutting-edge labs\, environmental chamber\, sports hall\, and Strength & Conditioning Suite. Meet our expert staff\, try out high-tech sports equipment\, and chat with current students about life in our programs.Explore our campus\, learn why studying sport at university opens doors\, and discover exciting career opportunities in the field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/sports-taster-day-2/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T143000 DTSTAMP:20260729T085357Z CREATED:20260602T090503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T085357Z UID:10000578-1791541800-1791556200@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Music and Media Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for students in Years 12 and 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Media and Communications Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire. You’ll take part in interactive taster sessions across a variety of courses\, including journalism\, animation and sound production. You’ll also see our industry-standard facilities\, meet current students\, and get a feel for how these creative industries work. It’s a practical way to explore your options and pathways into higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information email\, outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/music-and-media-taster-day/ LOCATION:Park Campus\, The Park\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2RH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260922T152036Z CREATED:20260922T152032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T152036Z UID:10000589-1791795600-1792170000@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Tech Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:University of Gloucestershire is proud to support Gloucestershire Tech Week 2026\, five days across multiple venues\, bringing together businesses\, innovators\, educators and learners to explore technology\, innovation and the challenges shaping our changing world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder the theme Mission Driven\, each day focuses on a different area: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowMonday 12 October – Heritage\n \n \nAt the Jet Age Museum\, the opening day celebrates Gloucestershire’s history of innovation while looking ahead to the future\, with sessions spanning aviation\, advanced manufacturing\, entrepreneurship and national security. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowTuesday 13 October – Resilience & Sovereignty\n \n \nAt Hub8 MX\, Cheltenham\, the programme explores cyber security\, resilience and technological sovereignty\, including defence\, post-quantum cryptography\, cyber trends and data sovereignty. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWednesday 14 October – Curiosity\n \n \nHosted at Park Campus\, University of Gloucestershire\, the day explores entrepreneurial thinking\, neuroinclusion\, approaches to innovation\, high-performing teams and social value\, culminating in an interactive Question Time session. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowThursday 15 October – [Artificial] Intelligence\n \n \nAt Patch\, The Forum\, Gloucester\, speakers will examine AI from a range of perspectives\, including security\, ethics\, research\, skills and its impact on organisations and society. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowFriday 16 October – Opportunity: EmPower 2026\n \n \nHosted at the University’s Oxstalls Sports Arena\, EmPower gives Year 8 and 9 pupils a hands-on introduction to cyber\, digital technology and future careers.Please note: EmPower is an invite-only event for participating schools and is not open for general public booking. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Gloucestershire Tech Week website for the full programme and booking information for publicly available events. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/gloucestershire-tech-week-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T143000 DTSTAMP:20260602T124807Z CREATED:20251204T101051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T124807Z UID:10000542-1792578600-1792593000@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Architecture Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Years 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at our historic Francis Close Hall Campus for a hands-on introduction to architectural planning and design. \n\n\n\nVisitors will take part in collaborative workshops\, receive insights from experts and architecture students\, and gain valuable advice about building a standout portfolio and personal statement. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re considering a future in architecture or simply curious about the field\, this day is your gateway to creative possibilities and academic pathways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/architecture-taster-day/ LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Swindon Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4AZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T143000 DTSTAMP:20260602T124837Z CREATED:20260106T100952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T124837Z UID:10000545-1792578600-1792593000@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Law Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Years 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Law Taster Day will give students an insight into studying Law at university through a mix of interactive tasters and guided activities led by our academic team and current students. Working in groups\, they’ll explore key legal concepts\, analyse a real or fictional case\, and take part in a practical challenge that brings legal thinking to life. \n\n\n\nAcross the day\, students will build confidence in interpreting evidence\, forming arguments and presenting their ideas\, offering a supportive\, first-hand introduction to Law at UoG for anyone considering the subject or exploring their next steps after school or college. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/law-taster-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T133425Z CREATED:20260603T133358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T133425Z UID:10000584-1793786400-1793804400@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Creative Connections Festival DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12/13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us\, industry experts\, alumni and current students at our Creative Connections event in November. \n\n\n\nFrom film producers and animators to journalists\, photographers and games programmers\, the event will give an insight into the huge range of opportunities available to study and find employment as a Creative. Students will have the opportunity to explore our facilities\, meet current creative students\, and take part in practical taster sessions across a range of course areas.This event is open to school/college groups and individual student bookings.This event meets Gatsby Benchmark 5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/creative-connections-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Park Campus\, The Park\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2RH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T143000 DTSTAMP:20260602T124946Z CREATED:20250403T094425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T124946Z UID:10000493-1793788200-1793802600@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Performing Arts Masterclass Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have students exploring careers in the performing arts? Put their skills to the test with a day of interactive sessions in industry standard facilities. With triple threat tasters such as\, acting\, dance\, singing\, voice\, technical theatre and more to choose from\, along with the opportunity to meet current students and gain tips for university applications\, this is a day not to be missed. The content of the day will be up to you so register your interest to indicate what your students would like to get most out of this day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/performing-arts-masterclass-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260818T120656Z CREATED:20250827T171438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T120656Z UID:10000517-1794306600-1794321000@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Education Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Education Taster Day at the University of Gloucestershire\, hosted at our City Campus in Gloucester. Designed for Year 12 and 13 students\, this event offers a hands-on introduction to what it’s like to study Education at university. \n\n\n\nYou’ll take part in interactive taster sessions led by our academic staff\, giving you a real insight into the subjects we explore across our Education courses. Previous sessions have included debating mobile phone use for under‑16s\, examining the role and impact of early childhood practitioners\, and questioning whether creativity can be taught in schools. Together\, these topics reflect key debates and themes you may encounter on courses such as Primary Education and Early Childhood Studies (sessions subject to change). \n\n\n\nAlongside academic sessions\, you’ll hear about the student experience\, explore how studying Education can lead to a wide range of careers\, and take part in a student Q&A. The day also includes a guided campus tour\, giving you the opportunity to explore our City Campus\, including specialist teaching spaces and immersive learning environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, get in touch via outreach@glos.ac.uk URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/education-taster-day/ LOCATION:City Campus\, Kings Square\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260729T085457Z CREATED:20260602T124409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T085457Z UID:10000580-1794393000-1794407400@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Geography and Biosciences Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a day in the life of a Geography/Biosciences student and dive into hands-on\, real-world learning. You’ll have the chance to explore our cutting-edge lab facilities and take part in practical sessions just like a university student. The day will include up to three sessions from the below list. \n\n\n\nGeography: \n\n\n\n\nSolving Climate Change?\n\n\n\nIntegrating GIS into your Geography NEA\n\n\n\nLiterature searching for your Geography NEA\n\n\n\nIce Cores\, Volcanics & Mud: the Science of Climate Change\n\n\n\nResponses to Refugee Challenges\n\n\n\nCrisis Gaming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiosciences: \n\n\n\n\nSolving wildlife crime using the force of nature\n\n\n\nThe staggering diversity of life\n\n\n\nDNA extraction\n\n\n\nDissection\n\n\n\nThe immune system and ELISA\n\n\n\nTransfusion Confusion\n\n\n\nLife through a lens\n\n\n\nWhy do we count birds?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/geography-and-biosciences-taster-day/ LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Swindon Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4AZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260924T131246Z CREATED:20260802T093712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T131246Z UID:10000579-1794393000-1794407400@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Cyber and Computing Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCyber and Computing are more than just screen and coding\, they’re about creativity\, problem-solving and shaping the digital world we live in. During the day\, you will discover how technology impacts our everyday lives and how understanding the digital landscape is essential for the future. \n\n\n\nAcademics will help you explore some of the big ideas behind computing and cyber security\, from the way technology connects people to the challenges of keeping information safe. You’ll also think about how digital tools can be used to solve problems\, spark innovation and open up new possibilities. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the day\, you will be able to see how computing isn’t just about machine\, it’s about people\, ideas and the exciting opportunities of a connected world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/cyber-and-computing-taster-day/ LOCATION:Park Campus\, The Park\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2RH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260818T125456Z CREATED:20260805T081551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T125456Z UID:10000586-1794393000-1794407400@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Accounting & Finance Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12/13 or equivalent \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover what it’s like to study Accounting and Finance at University of Gloucestershire. Throughout the day\, you’ll take part in interactive taster sessions exploring key areas of accounting\, finance and the wider business world. You’ll gain an insight into how financial decisions shape organisations\, develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed for the industry\, and meet current students who can share their university experiences. It’s a great opportunity to explore your options\, experience university-level learning and discover where a degree in Accounting and Finance could take you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, get in touch via outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/accounting-finance-taster-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260827T120924Z CREATED:20251103T105035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T120924Z UID:10000500-1794997800-1795012200@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Psychology Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting Psychology Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire.Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities\, meet our expert teaching staff\, and explore what it is like to study on our programs. Explore our BPS accredited pathways into Psychology chat with current students\, and take a guided tour of our beautiful campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/psychology-taster-day/ LOCATION:City Campus\, Kings Square\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T143000 DTSTAMP:20260612T112346Z CREATED:20260602T130649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T112346Z UID:10000581-1795602600-1795617000@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Marketing Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12/13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarketing is more than glossy adverts and catchy slogans – at its heart\, it’s about people. During this day\, you will discover how understanding human behaviour\, social trends and target audiences is essential for creating campaigns that inspire action. \n\n\n\nAcademics will help you explore how factors like culture\, gender\, and peer influence shape decisions and how marketers use these insights to promote products\, tackle social challenges\, and drive change. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also touch on the practical side of marketing: managing budgets\, timelines\, and projects. By the end\, you will see how marketing isn’t just about selling\, it’s about shaping ideas and influencing behaviour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get in touch via outreach@glos.ac.uk URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/marketing-taster-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T143000 DTSTAMP:20260622T095142Z CREATED:20251103T104954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T095142Z UID:10000519-1795771800-1795789800@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Health and Social Care Taster Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Years 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an immersive health and social care experience at University of Gloucestershire this Autumn. Students will take part in three 45-minute workshops with our academic experts in subjects such as nursing\, paramedic science\, radiography\, social work\, physiotherapy and much more.Please note\, as a Health and Social Care Taster Day\, some of the practical sessions will be medical in nature and may use simulation learning with manikins/models etc. Please ensure that your students are comfortable with this prior to attending.If you would like to register your interest\, please complete the short online form below. We will then be in touch to confirm your place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to Book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/health-taster-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260910T094436Z CREATED:20240611T151056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T094436Z UID:10000410-1796126400-1796137200@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Save the Date: Teacher and Adviser CPD and Networking event DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of sector updates\, networking and staff development for higher education advisers. \n\n\n\n\nTake a tour of our facilities\, including FutureSim\, our cutting-edge new simulation facility for health\, social care\, education and criminology\n\n\n\nTry your hand at mini subject taster sessions with academic staff\n\n\n\nNetwork with other teachers and advisers\n\n\n\nFind out about the latest outreach opportunities for your students at UoG\n\n\n\n\nFestive lunch and freebies provided.Please register your interest for Adviser Networking 2026\, and share this opportunity with colleagues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister your interest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, get in touch via outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/save-the-date-teacher-and-adviser-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T143000 DTSTAMP:20260729T085156Z CREATED:20251103T104709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T085156Z UID:10000462-1796205600-1796221800@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:The Great Debates DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Years 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nGet your students discussing some of the biggest topics in current affairs today.Students will not only experience university study in subjects such as History\, RPE\, English\, Education\, Social Sciences and Law\, but meet experts in their fields and learn how to form strong arguments.More information will be released soon but places are limited\, so early booking is advised.This event is perfect for school groups and individual students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/the-great-debates-2026/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260729T084645Z CREATED:20260602T143752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T084645Z UID:10000583-1796376600-1796394600@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Healthcare Careers Experience Day DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an immersive Health and Social Care careers day at University of Gloucestershire.Students will learn about Occupational Therapy pathways and have the opportunity to take part in a careers carousel with employers from a variety of healthcare settings. They will also explore our immersive health and social care facilities\, meet current students\, and take part in a 45-minute workshop with academic experts in subjects such as nursing\, paramedic science\, radiography\, social work\, physiotherapy and much more.Please note\, as a Health and Social Care themed day\, some of the practical sessions will be medical in nature and may use simulation learning with manikins/models etc. Please ensure that your students are comfortable with this prior to attending.If you would like to register your interest\, please complete the short online form below. We will then be in touch to confirm your place.This event meets Gatsby Benchmark 5.Read more about last years event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/healthcare-careers-experience-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260915T145559Z CREATED:20250827T132357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T145559Z UID:10000514-1796812200-1796826600@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Sport Taster Day - December DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12/13 (or equivalent) \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Sports Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire. Experience hands-on sessions in our cutting-edge labs\, environmental chamber\, sports hall\, and Strength & Conditioning Suite. Meet our expert staff\, try out high-tech sports equipment\, and chat with current students about life in our programs.Explore our campus\, learn why studying sport at university opens doors\, and discover exciting career opportunities in the field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/sports-taster-day/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260602T132209Z CREATED:20260602T132206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T132209Z UID:10000582-1796812200-1796826600@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Business Taster Day December DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12/13 or equivalent \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Business Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire. You’ll take part in interactive taster sessions across key subject areas\, including Business\, Marketing and Accounting. You’ll also meet current students\, explore how these disciplines connect in real-world contexts\, and gain insight into the skills needed to succeed in the business world. It’s a practical way to explore your options and pathways into higher education and future careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/business-taster-day-december/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T143000 DTSTAMP:20260929T083250Z CREATED:20260929T083246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T083250Z UID:10000590-1804069800-1804084200@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Education Taster Day - March DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Education Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire\, hosted at our City Campus in Gloucester. Designed for Year 12 and 13 students\, this event offers a hands-on introduction to what it’s like to study Education at university. \n\n\n\nYou’ll take part in interactive taster sessions led by our academic staff\, giving you a real insight into the subjects we explore across our Education courses. Previous sessions have included debating mobile phone use for under‑16s\, examining the role and impact of early childhood practitioners\, and questioning whether creativity can be taught in schools. Together\, these topics reflect key debates and themes you may encounter on courses such as Primary Education and Early Childhood Studies (sessions subject to change). \n\n\n\nAlongside academic sessions\, you’ll hear about the student experience\, explore how studying Education can lead to a wide range of careers\, and take part in a student Q&A. The day also includes a guided campus tour\, giving you the opportunity to explore our City Campus\, including specialist teaching spaces and immersive learning environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/education-taster-day-march/ LOCATION:City Campus\, Kings Square\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T143000 DTSTAMP:20260929T091506Z CREATED:20260929T091046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T091506Z UID:10000592-1805711400-1805725800@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Geography and Biosciences Taster Day - March DESCRIPTION:Suitable for 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a day in the life of a Geography/Biosciences student and dive into hands-on\, real-world learning. You’ll have the chance to explore our cutting-edge lab facilities and take part in practical sessions just like a university student. The day will include up to three sessions from the below list: \n\n\n\nGeography: \n\n\n\n\nSolving Climate Change?\n\n\n\nIntegrating GIS into your Geography NEA\n\n\n\nLiterature searching for your Geography NEA\n\n\n\nIce Cores\, Volcanics & Mud: the Science of Climate Change\n\n\n\nResponses to Refugee Challenges\n\n\n\nCrisis Gaming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiosciences: \n\n\n\n\nSolving wildlife crime using the force of nature\n\n\n\nThe staggering diversity of life\n\n\n\nDNA extraction\n\n\n\nDissection\n\n\n\nThe immune system and ELISA\n\n\n\nTransfusion Confusion\n\n\n\nLife through a lens\n\n\n\nWhy do we count birds?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/geography-and-biosciences-taster-day-march/ LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Swindon Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4AZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270512T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260929T092052Z CREATED:20260929T091813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T092052Z UID:10000593-1810117800-1810132200@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Geography and Biosciences Taster Day - May DESCRIPTION:Suitable for 12 or 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a day in the life of a Geography/Biosciences student and dive into hands-on\, real-world learning. You’ll have the chance to explore our cutting-edge lab facilities and take part in practical sessions just like a university student. The day will include up to three sessions from the below list: \n\n\n\nGeography: \n\n\n\n\nSolving Climate Change?\n\n\n\nIntegrating GIS into your Geography NEA\n\n\n\nLiterature searching for your Geography NEA\n\n\n\nIce Cores\, Volcanics & Mud: the Science of Climate Change\n\n\n\nResponses to Refugee Challenges\n\n\n\nCrisis Gaming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiosciences: \n\n\n\n\nSolving wildlife crime using the force of nature\n\n\n\nThe staggering diversity of life\n\n\n\nDNA extraction\n\n\n\nDissection\n\n\n\nThe immune system and ELISA\n\n\n\nTransfusion Confusion\n\n\n\nLife through a lens\n\n\n\nWhy do we count birds?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk. URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/geography-and-biosciences-taster-day-may/ LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Swindon Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4AZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T125610Z CREATED:20260121T150713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T125610Z UID:10000548-1811412000-1811426400@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Connect Higher DESCRIPTION:Connect Higher\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suitable for Years 12 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is all about supporting students to connect with higher education. The open day style experience is designed to inspire confidence\, spark curiosity\, and help support first steps towards higher education.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to create their own personalised timetable and choose from a range of sessions that best support interests and progression needs. This independent approach allows students to connect with higher education in a way that feels relevant and meaningful.  \n\n\n\nSessions on offer \n\n\n\nCampus tours with Student Ambassadors\n\n\n\nUniversity information sessions\n\n\n\n\nUniversity essentials – Everything you need to know about university\, including UCAS\, student finance and living arrangements at university.\n\n\n\nPersonal statements – A session looking at how to structure and write a strong personal statement. \n\n\n\nAffording university life (New) – This talk will explore the financial aspects of university\, including budgeting and money saving tips.\n\n\n\nChoosing your university and course – A workshop exploring how to choose your ideal university and course. \n\n\n\n\nStudent life talks and live Q&A sessions with our Student Ambassadors\n\n\n\nSubject tasters and hands-on workshops with academic staff (subjects tbc)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place at our Oxstalls (Gloucester) campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchool booking: If you would like to bring a group of students to Connect Higher\, please book your place using the link below. \n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTry out different subjects\n\n\n\nStudents who attend Connect Higher will have the opportunity to take part in taster sessions across a variety of different course areas\, such as Law\, Sport\, Business and Health and Social Care (subject to staff availability). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oxstalls Campus \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n View our courses \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWhat sessions are available to attend? \n \n \nYou will have the independence to choose which sessions you would like to attend on the day. \n\nAll sessions will run throughout the day to allow flexibility and enable students to attend the sessions they are most interested in. \n\nStudents will only be able to attend one campus tour.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowHow do you ensure students attend sessions?  (Teachers/Advisers)\n \n \nWe will be providing a handout to all students at check-in. This handout will include a bingo card listing the activities they can attend. After each activity\, our staff will sign this card to prove their attendance.  \n\nIt will be up to you to determine how many sessions you would like your students to attend on the day (dependent on your arrival and departure times) and to ask to see their bingo card at the end of the day. We will require a contact for a lead member of staff attending on the day in case any students are refusing to attend sessions.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWill my students be able to speak to someone from the student support team?  \n \n \nIf your students have specific questions for our student support staff such as our disability team\, accommodation team\, money advice\, then we can arrange for a one-to-one meeting with the right staff member on the day. Please email your request to outreach@glos.ac.uk after completing the booking form.  \n\nFind out more about student support at UoG. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowIs there somewhere to buy lunch? \n \n \nWe advise you to bring your own lunch; our refectories will be open for anyone who forgets to bring food with them. Please be aware that refectories can get very busy at peak times and provide a cashless service only.  \n\nStudents should bring a water bottle with them – we have refill points throughout all of our campuses.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWhat University information sessions will you be running? \n \n \n\nCampus tours with Student Ambassadors\n\n\n\nUniversity Information Sessions\n\n\n– Personal Statements - A session looking at how to structure and write a strong personal statement.   \n\n– Affording University Life (NEW) – This talk will explore the financial aspects of university\, including budgeting and money saving tips.   \n\n– Choosing Your University & Course - A workshop exploring how to choose your ideal university and course.   \n\n– University Essentials - Everything you need to know about university UCAS\, student finance and living arrangements at university.  \n\n\nStudent life talks and live Q&A sessions with our Student Ambassadors  \n\n\n\nSubject tasters and hands-on workshops with academic staff (subjects tbc)  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWhere can I park? \n \n \nPlease provide your travel information using the booking form. If you are travelling by minibus or car\, we will be able to reserve a space for you on site. If you are arriving by coach\, you will need to be dropped off\, and the driver should find alternative parking for the day. \n\nPlease get in touch if you would like more information.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowHow many students can attend the sessions? \n \n \nEach session will have a maximum capacity depending on workshop type and room capacities. The core university information sessions and Live Q&A will be repeated throughout the day so we guarantee they will be able to attend these sessions. \n\nThe subject taster workshops are likely to have smaller capacity. \n\nBookings for subject sessions will go live a week before the event when we will send you a booking link. \n\nTeachers/Advisers: We would encourage you to share the booking link as soon as possible with your students as these sessions will be managed on a first come first serve basis. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWhat if someone becomes unwell during the visit? \n \n \nThere will be members of staff who are first-aid trained supporting the day; if someone becomes unwell\, they should make themselves known to a member of university staff in the first instance. Students with any medical needs or injuries should make staff aware at the start of the day. \n\nTeachers/Advisers: As per our risk assessment\, your group should bring your own first aid kit. \n\nFor further practical guidance\, including risk assessments please visit our Planning your visit webpage.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowHow many staff members do you recommend attend on the day? (Teachers/Advisers) \n \n \nThe number of staff you allocate for the visit will depend on the size of your group and individual school guidelines. At least one member of staff should be assigned as the main point of contact for each campus your students visit.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Toggle collapsibleRowWhat will my role be on the day? (Teachers/Advisers & Parents/Guardians)  \n \n \nThe day is designed to be an independent experience for students. They will attend activities led by outreach staff\, student ambassadors and academic staff. We cannot guarantee that you will always accompany your students during these sessions. \n\nWe encourage you to visit information sessions\, look around our facilities\, monitor your students’ behaviour and take a proactive approach when booking the visit – eg creating a supported plan for students who may have additional learning needs or behavioural concerns.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book (Teachers)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\nYou can get in touch with the Outreach Team using the options below​.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\n\n01242 714528 \n\n\n\nLines open Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail\n\n\n\noutreach@glos.ac.uk \n\n\n\nWe’ll get back to you as soon as we can URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/connect-higher/ LOCATION:Oxstalls Campus\, Oxstalls Lane\, Gloucester\, GL2 9HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T143000 DTSTAMP:20260929T090640Z CREATED:20260929T090414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T090640Z UID:10000591-1812623400-1812637800@www.glos.ac.uk SUMMARY:Education Taster Day - June DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Education Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire\, hosted at our City Campus in Gloucester. Designed for Year 12 and 13 students\, this event offers a hands-on introduction to what it’s like to study Education at university. \n\n\n\nYou’ll take part in interactive taster sessions led by our academic staff\, giving you a real insight into the subjects we explore across our Education courses. Previous sessions have included debating mobile phone use for under‑16s\, examining the role and impact of early childhood practitioners\, and questioning whether creativity can be taught in schools. Together\, these topics reflect key debates and themes you may encounter on courses such as Primary Education and Early Childhood Studies (sessions subject to change). \n\n\n\nAlongside academic sessions\, you’ll hear about the student experience\, explore how studying Education can lead to a wide range of careers\, and take part in a student Q&A. The day also includes a guided campus tour\, giving you the opportunity to explore our City Campus\, including specialist teaching spaces and immersive learning environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest to book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email outreach@glos.ac.uk URL:https://www.glos.ac.uk/event/education-taster-day-june/ LOCATION:City Campus\, Kings Square\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR