Events and Resources for Teachers
We organise a range of events for both teachers and parents that run throughout the year
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
Teachers Virtual CPD Session: UCAS Personal Statement 2026 and Writing Effective References
Wednesday 9th April 15:30-16:00
Tuesday 20th May 15:30-16:00
Are you prepared to guide your students in crafting strong personal statements under the UCAS 2026 format? Do you want to enhance your skills in writing impactful references for university applications?
Join our virtual CPD session, where we’ll walk you through the updated personal statement structure, provide expert insights, and share best practices for writing compelling student references.
- 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:
Choosing a Course and a University Worksheet
Degree Apprenticeships information
Top tips for attending open days
Unitasterdays teacher guide 2024
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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