The aim of these events is to ensure that anyone supporting a student through their journey to higher education has the most-up-to-date advice and information.

Events for teachers

30th Annual Admissions and HE Guidance conference

Date: Friday 10th January 2025  

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Location: Conference Aston, Aston University

We are thrilled to invite Heads of Sixth Form, Teachers, Head Teachers, Careers and Guidance Advisers and all staff involved in post 16 education to our 30th Annual Admissions and Higher Education Guidance Conference.

The conference will feature a wide range of sessions, presented by a distinguished lineup of speakers from Aston University and various external organisations, aimed at providing invaluable insights for supporting post-16 students. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Expect engaging sessions, networking opportunities and valuable insights, making it an event you won’t want to miss!

Book onto an event

You can book onto one of the events above via the link in the descriptions. View our events. If you cannot find the event that you would like to book, or you have a bespoke request, please email the Student Recruitment and Outreach team.

If you would like a copy of our code of conduct, risk assessment or safeguarding policy, please email the Student Recruitment and Outreach team

Talks and workshops

We deliver a variety of information, advice, and guidance talks and workshops in your school or college. If you want to book any of below sessions or request a bespoke session, please email Student Recruitment and Outreach.

Introduction to HE: Choosing Courses and Universities

This talk looks at the reasons why students choose to go to university as well as what students can expect from student life, such as student finance, accommodation, and clubs and societies. It will also give students information about how to go about choosing a course and university to suit them.

UCAS and Personal Statements

This talk is designed to help students as they begin their application to university. This presentation will go through key information and dates for UCAS applications. It will also cover what admissions tutors are looking for in a personal statement, giving hints and tips to create a successful application.

Student Finance

The Financing University talk is an in-depth look at the Student Finance system. Designed to dispel myths about how student loans work in practice and give students an opportunity to start thinking about living on a budget.

Graduate Employability

This talk focuses on the skills and experience needed by graduates to help them get the career they want after university. It will look at how students can start building up those skills now and how a placement year at university can help boost their employability.

Wellbeing at university

What support is available at the university? Where do students go if they need help and advice? This workshop looks at all the support available to students when they attend university. It’s full of helpful hints and tips so students feel comfortable and confident before starting this new chapter.

Life as a University Student

The Life as a University Student talk aims to give top tips and guidance to students who are looking to go to university. Delivered by our student ambassadors, this talk will give your students more of an insight into what going to university is really like.

Introduction to Aston University

A talk to let students learn more about Aston University as a whole. It will cover key aspects of the university to include courses, facilities, accommodations, scholarships, contextual offer, and student support services.

Study Skills and Transition to University

This session is designed to help students develop study approaches that suit them. It will go through the differences between school/college and university, and offer practical tips for students to prepare for going to university.

If you have a student who has applied, or is thinking of applying, to Aston University, you may find these links useful:

Course pages

Student Finance

Accommodation

UCAS

Contact information

Aston Ready Scheme

Personal Statement Worksheet

Choosing a Course and a University Worksheet

HE Fair Worksheet

Student Finance Poster

Degree Apprenticeships information

Top tips for attending open days

Unitasterdays teacher guide 2024

2024 UCAS reference guide

 

Mental Health Awareness Week Q&A video with Tanisha and Balraj.

We have created a resource which can be shared to support your students. The video discusses exam stress and the importance of looking after yourself.

Our students Tanisha and Balraj answer questions about mental health and well-being and share their experiences of coming to Aston University.

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Email

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