Student ambassador at Discover HE Day

Book KS3–KS4 dates now

Give students an exciting glimpse into university life

Help your students get an insight into the future and what it’s like to live and study at university.

Our Discover HE Days give students an opportunity to explore options and pathways. With current students, they’ll take a look at what it’s like to live and study at university.

Whatever your students’ passion, Discover HE days will help them go further.

Dates for 2023/24 are now at capacity

If you'd you like to be added to our waiting list or to book early for 2024/25, please contact us at upforuni@port.ac.uk.

KS4

  • Tuesday 10 October 2023

  • Thursday 15 November 2023

  • Wednesday 6 December 2023

KS3

  • Wednesday 17 April 2024 (Fully Booked)

  • Wednesday 15 May 2024 (Fully Booked)

  • Tuesday 9 July 2024 (Fully Booked)

Planning your visit

To help you and your students get the most out of the Discover HE experience, check out our Visit Day Guide to plan for a safe and enjoyable day, and find answers to frequently asked questions.

Please note that our Pre-16 programmes and activities are targeted at schools in areas with low rates of higher education participation, pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and groups underrepresented in higher education. Requests from schools that meet our targeting criteria in relation to this are prioritised and we're unable to accommodate every request we receive.

Why book a Discover HE Days?

In 2022/23, 87% of students who visited us on a Discover HE day reported an increase in their knowledge of future pathway options, and 63% reported feeling a greater sense of belonging in relation to future HE progression.

Excellent day, thank you! The student ambassadors were brilliant, really engaging and informative. LOVED the wellbeing session – a great addition to the day, and the pupils loved it too. Thank you so much.

St Edmund’s Catholic School, 1024ºË¹¤³§, Careers Leader

Contact us

Don’t forget we can also visit you in person or virtually. Book a talk and/or workshop now, or to find out more about this event, drop us an email at upforuni@port.ac.uk.