We support teachers as they advise their students on higher education options.
This year we are running several events on campus, including:
- Teachers' and HE advisers' conference to deepen your knowledge and skills as advisers
- Subject Taster Days
- School and college visit days
You can also invite an academic to talk to your students in your school or college.
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Teachers’ and HE Advisers’ Conference
Our Teachers' and Advisers' Conference will take place on Wednesday 7 May 2025. We are currently finalising details of this year’s event, but will be offering a variety of engaging and interactive sessions including flight simulators in the Engineering session, lab tours in the Biological Sciences session, and video otoscopy in the Health Sciences session.
We are delighted to be able to offer complimentary overnight accommodation and an evening meal to those who may have further to travel*and will reimburse travel expenses for up to £100 per delegate**.
*limited places available, please book early to avoid disappointment
**receipts required
Find out more and book your place.
Subject Taster Days 2025
Health Professions
We’ll provide an insight into our range of healthcare courses on these taster days. They are designed for students who are undecided as to which profession they'd like to follow. They are suitable for Years 10 and up.
Nursing
This taster day has sessions on Child, Adult and Mental Health Nursing. The sessions are aimed at students who know they want to be a nurse but are unsure of which field to follow. It is suitable for Years 10 and up.
Shakespeare Shake-up Day
We've designed this day to support and enrich the GCSE and A-Level English curricula. Our own Shakespeare experts will add context to Shakespeare's works. It is suitable for Years 10 and up.
History Study Days
We've designed these days to supplement the A-Level curricula in History, Ancient History and Classical Civilisation. Our sessions will cover a wide range of topics connected to A-Level modules. They are suitable for Years 12 and 13.
Art and Design
This day is to help students who'd like a career in a creative profession. Our 3 interactive sessions will help students explore their degree options. They'll also learn how to strengthen their applications and portfolios. This day is suitable for Years 12 and 13.
School and College Visit days
Bring your year 12 students for a day on campus to find out what university life is all about.
Y12 students will:
- learn more about what to consider when choosing courses and applying to university
- hear from current students about their own experiences of living and studying in Southampton
- experience a subject taster lecture to give them an understanding of university teaching style
Days run from 10am until 2pm.
Support may be available for state school or college travel costs.
Dates for 2025
Invite an academic to talk to your students
Our academics love talking to students and sharing their passion for their subject.
For enquiries, email [email protected]
Our subjects include:
Art, Biosciences, Business, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, History, Modern Languages and Physics.