Higher Education Week

Join us for National Apprenticeship Week (9th Feb - 13th Feb)

Join us for HE Week across all campuses! This week is all about Higher Education study! Find out more about
study options at universities and colleges, higher apprenticeships, finance and more.

You can get involved through:

Your lessons (with speakers from universities) as well as in our drop-in sessions
Coming to the HE Fairs on Wednesday 12th November (City) or Thursday 13th November (Hillsborough)
Attending daily webinars
Checking out the offer further afield, from open days to tasters - there's plenty to do!

Wednesday 12th November, 10am - 1pm
City Campus, Sports Hall

Join us for our annual HE fair at City Campus! You will be able to speak to representatives from the providers below about their undergraduate degree and degree apprenticeship programmes. Find out more about Higher Education and what is on offer.

Please note new for this year the final hour of the fair will be a planned quieter/ calmer hour. This is to support inclusive practice in events and to support learners or staff to minimise sensory stimulation and to increase accessibility.

Find out more about who is coming below!

Why Manchester? - The University of Manchester
Lecture theatre, 12th November, 1pm - 1:45pm

Join the University of Manchester after the HE fair to discover more about Manchester, the university itself and what they can offer you

Book here

HE Floor Plan 2025.pdf

You can also join us at...

Hillsborough HE Fair
Thursday 13th November, 11am - 1pm, Atrium

With stands from:

University of Sheffield
Nottingham Trent University
Derby University
Keele University
University of Lincoln
DBS Institute
Lincoln Bishop
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Salford
UAL
York St John
University of Law

Missed out on one of our tutorials? Want to update your knowledge on UCAS, from planning your application to making decisions and actually applying? Join our webinar series, led by a careers adviser, from the comfort of your home!

Benefits of Higher Education & Student Life
Monday 10th November,
11am - 12pm

Webinar 1 - Book here

UCAS Course Choices for 2026
Thursday 13th November,
3pm - 4pm

Webinar 3 - Book here

Making your 2026 UCAS application
Tuesday 11th November,
2pm - 3pm

Webinar 2 - Book here

New UCAS Personal Statements for 2026
Friday 14th November,
10:45am - 11:45am

Webinar 4 - Book here

Got questions about Higher Education?

A bit stuck with your UCAS statement?

Need help with your application or just want advice?

Come to one of our drop-ins for a quick, ~15min chat with an adviser!

City Campus:
Tuesday 11th, 1pm - 2pm
Thursday 13th, 9am - 10am

Hillsborough Campus:
Tuesday 11th, 11am - 12pm
Thursday 13th, 1pm - 2pm

University of Sheffield - Online Taster Session Series

Tuesday 12th November
Data Science: Large Language Models -How does ChatGPT work anyway? (5pm - 6:15pm)

Wednesday 12th November
Orthoptics: More than meets the eye - the fascinating science behind vision assessment (4:30pm - 5:45pm)

Mechatronics, Robotics & Computer Systems Engineering: How can we control and shape our future with robots? (5pm - 6pm)
English Literature: Othello - race in early modern England (5pm - 6:30pm)
Languages, Arts & Societies: The Power of 'Looking Back' in East Asian Popular Culture (5:30pm - 7pm)

Thursday 14th November
General Engineering: Bridging Disciplines Together to Solve Real-World Problems (5pm - 6pm)
Human Geography: Electoral Geographies, Youth Voting and Digital technology (5pm - 6:15m)

See all online sessions & book here

University of Surrey - Online Lecturers

Criminology: Exploring the Harms of Hate Crime
University of Surrey
Monday 10th Novemeber, 2:15pm - 3pm

More info and book here

The Impact of Music on French Popular Culture
The University of Surrey
Tuesday 11th November, 1:45pm - 2:30pm

More info and book

Understanding Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
University of Surrey
Thursday 13th November, 9:10am - 9:55am

More info and book here

Virtual Open Day Sessions
University of Manchester
Monday 10th November - 14th November

Engage with a variety of sessions during their virtual open days, with topics on living and studying in Manchester, finance/funding, student life, widening participation and accommodation!

Book onto sessions here

Studying Creative Media at Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University
Monday 10th November, 2pm - 2:30pm

Studying Journalism and Publishing at Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University
Wednesday 12th November, 2pm - 2:30pm

Book here

Speaking out against a tyrant - challenging the authority of Henry VIII
University of Portsmouth
Tuesday 11th November, 9:10am - 9:55am

Book here

Designing Buildings of the Future
Heriot Watt University
Tuesday 11th November,
6pm - 7pm

Book here

Studying at Buckingham - Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Buckingham
Wednesday 12th November, 1pm - 2pm

More info and book here

Criminal Investigation Day: The Anna Delvey Case
University of Law
Wednesday 12th November, 4pm - 5:30pm

More info and book here

Think Tank: The Future of UK Farming
UEA & The National Farmers' Union
Wednesday 12th November, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

More info and book

Portfolio and Performance Masterclass (Mature Students)
Falmouth University
Wednesday 12th November, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

More info and book here

The Economics of Climate Change
Bangor University
Thursday 13th November, 5pm - 6pm

More info and book here

Why We Buy: Marketing in Social Media
London Metropolitan University
Friday 14th November, 1pm - 2pm

More info and book here

Access on demand subject specific webinars here

Looking for something a little different? Join Amazing Apprenticeships webinars throughout the year to hear about apprenticeships (including degree apprenticeship) programmes!

Check out the webinars offered here

Sheffield College Open Evening
Wednesday 12th November, 4pm - 7pm

Speak to our Higher Education Team about studying your degree or HTQ at the college!

Explore the college HE offer here...

Experience the Built Environment
Wednesday 12th November, 10am - 3:30pm @ Nottingham Trent University City Campus

Working with Children and Young People
Thursday 13th November, 9:30am - 3pm @ Kedleston Road Derby University Campus

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