What's on for school and college students

Explore upcoming events and opportunities for prospective students, schools and colleges

We offer a diverse programme of outreach events and activities throughout the year, helping students to explore higher education, discover new subjects and make informed decisions about their future. 
Whether attending a campus visit, taking part in a workshop, joining an online event or engaging with us in school or college, students can learn more about university life, meet staff and students, develop their confidence, and gain valuable insight into higher education and progression opportunities.

Events for all ages

Motion capture suite in the Immersive Media Laboratory
Creative Futures Taster Day

Kickstart your future in the creative industries

2 December 2026 09:30 - 14:30

Post 16 student events

Modern isometric city with skyscrapers, factories, houses, roads, and parks - stock illustration
Extraordinary Challenges: Smart Cities

Collaborate, innovate and reimagine the cities of the future

20 November 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Bring university to life

We invite schools and colleges to bring students to our university to experience life on campus and gain valuable insight into higher education.
These visits are available throughout the year and offer a fantastic opportunity for students to explore our facilities, meet staff and find out more about applying to and studying at university.
Find out more about university visits
Students look at leaflets during an outreach trip to the University

Join us at an open day

Students in Babbage Park on a sunny day

Undergraduate on-campus open day
Aaron, MA Illustration graduate, Roland Levinsky building studios

Postgraduate open evening
Two prospective students involved in activity at Offer Holder Day

Offer Holder Days