Supporting schools and colleges

Outreach and widening participation

Whether your students are thinking about university, exploring different post-school or college options, or want to know more about a specific subject – we are here to help.

The Outreach Team organises a range of activities and events for students primarily in years 12 and 13 (or equivalent). The aim of these activities is to inspire and raise awareness of higher education, supporting students to make informed decisions about their future.

All activities and events are free of charge, and funding is available to support the cost of travel to our campuses.

Activities

Discover the range of activities we offer to pre-16 and post-16 students below.

Students taking notes in Outreach activity

Higher Education and Careers fairs

We’re here to support you at HE and careers fairs.

As well as having a stand, our friendly team can deliver talks on key topics, such as the benefits of higher education, student life and finances, applying through UCAS, and putting together a personal statement.

If you’re interested, please email [email protected]

Music students during a song writing session

Subject taster days

Our interactive subject taster days usually include two or three academic-led taster sessions, a tour of our facilities, and the chance to chat with current students about university life.

We can also deliver introductory talks at your school or college – just speak to a member of our team.

Browse subject areas or get in touch.

Higher Education Preparation Days

Introducing everything that students will need to know about applying to university.

Your students will discover top tips for applications, find out what support and opportunities are available at university, and hear from current students during a campus tour and student life talk.

View available dates

Summer residentials

Open to Year 10 and Year 12 students, our residentials give students a taste of university life in a safe and supportive environment.

Students stay in halls of residence with other young people from across the country and take part in a variety of subject workshops.

View summer residentials

Aspiration days

An introduction to university available for Years 9 – 11 on selected dates in the spring.

Dates are first come, first served.

View next available dates

Mentoring

Open to our widening participation target schools, we offer e-mentoring to Year 12 students in the summer term.

If you’re interested, please email [email protected]

We also offer summer mentoring to UoG offer holders.

“I just wanted to say how much our year 10s valued their visit to the University. They had an amazing time and I wanted to thank you and the rest of your team. The cohort you welcomed are the brightest cohort, however, have the lowest aspirations – you certainly waved your magic wand.”

Assistant Headteacher, Sir William Romney’s School – Year Aspiration Day, November 2024

Upcoming activities & events

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A group photo of students and staff taking part in the Year 10 Summer Residential.

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Travel funding

We understand that rising costs can make it difficult to organise travel. Funding is available to support the cost of travelling to campus for our activities. Get in touch to discuss what you might be entitled to claim.*

*Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be claimed within 30 days of your visit taking place. Schools and colleges are responsible for making arrangements with a travel provider.

Reimbursement will be paid directly to the school / college. Payments are subject to minimum student numbers and all paperwork being submitted correctly and within the stated timeframe.