Schools and Colleges Liaison

The Schools and Colleges Liaison Team work closely with schools and colleges to provide a link with the University. We offer an exciting and inspirational programme designed to showcase the breadth of options available to students at the University of Derby.

Derby UK University Search Exhibition

In collaboration with UK University Search, this event is the perfect way for students to choose which university or apprenticeship is right for them.

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Schools and Colleges Open Day

Our Open Day is designed to give Year 12 and 13 students an understanding of what we offer at the University of Derby.

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Teacher and Adviser Conference

This engaging and interactive free conference is a great opportunity to catch up on higher education news and updates.

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Teachers and Advisers CPD Opportunities

Keep up to date with your continuing professional development (CPD) through a series of webinars, bespoke visits and our annual Teachers and Advisers Conference.

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Get Ready For Uni With Baasit Siddiqui

The University of Derby has teamed up with alumnus, educational expert and well-known Gogglebox star, Baasit Siddiqui, to help students develop essential skills that will support their future.

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Masterclasses

Explore dynamic subjects from expert academics in our new student-focused masterclasses. Designed for Year 12 and 13 students, these sessions offer an immersive experience to inspire and empower.

Activities for your students

We have a range of activities available for your students, whether you are looking for something virtual, pre-recorded or to visit us on-campus. Our activities have been designed to showcase the breadth of course options and future careers available to students considering their next steps.

We can work with you to develop your visit day based on the times and content that work best for you. We may be able to help support your transport costs, please get in touch at sclteam@derby.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.

'Careers in...' talks

Are your students passionate about a subject, but don't know what their future career could look like? They can hear from our academic experts and current students, who will discuss the exciting careers on offer within the industry, and share their experiences studying and working in their chosen field.

Subject activities and talks

We have a programme of on-campus, virtual and on-demand activities and talks for you to choose from. This gives you the opportunity to shape a package that suits the needs of your students.

Explore our modern facilities, tour our beautiful campus and award-winning accommodation and learn about our industry-relevant, research-informed courses that are making a difference in areas as diverse as education, psychology, long-Covid, zero carbon, exercise science and aquatics.

Find out more about our subject-specific activities

Bring your students on-campus for a Discover Derby day, where they can meet current students, take an extended tour of our campus and facilities, and hear advice and guidance from our staff experts. 

We are happy to work with you to develop a schedule that includes the timings and content that best suits your needs.

Find out more and book a Discover Derby day

We can deliver information, advice and guidance talks virtually, in-person or as pre-recorded content for your students to access at a time to suit them. We cover a range of topics, including: 

  • Personal statements: stand out from the crowd
  • How to choose: how to navigate the digital university search
  • Is university for me?
  • Student Finance: all you need to know
  • University survival: what happens once you've applied

Find out more and book an information, advice and guidance talk

There are lots of opportunities for students to explore our campus, in addition to school and college visits.

Your students can attend an Open Day to get a feel for the city and campus, meet our staff experts, and tour our first-class facilities and our award-winning accommodation. To get a taste of what your students can expect at a University of Derby Open Day, take a look at the best bits from our event in July.

They can also book one of our Campus Tours, where they can take a guided tour of our campuses and visit our accommodation. 

Careers Fairs and Recruitment Exhibitions are a great way for students to start thinking about their next steps. We attend various school and college fairs across the UK, as well as UCAS, UK University Search and WhatUni Recruitment Exhibitions.

If you are planning on hosting a Careers Fair, please get in touch to see how we can support you.

Invite us to your Careers Fair

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Visits and resources for Teachers and Careers Advisers

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events and Teacher Resources on Demand hub are perfect ways to stay informed about the latest changes within higher education and provide key knowledge and insights to help you support your students.

We can offer bespoke CPD days for you and your staff, where you can visit us on-campus to gain key updates on higher education and important information for your students. Sessions we can cover include:

  • Update on the University of Derby: Course changes, new facilities and student support
  • Reference writing guidance from the Admissions team
  • Apprenticeships update
  • Supporting students' transition to university
  • Top tips for students applying for interviewing courses
  • Student wellbeing support
  • Q&A panel with current undergraduate students

Please get in touch with us by email at sclteam@derby.ac.uk to find out more about what we can offer you. 

Teacher Resources on Demand is your one-stop hub for getting the latest advice and guidance. Our resources cover everything from personal statements to student finance, plus guidance on how to best support your students whilst also ensuring you meet the Gatsby Benchmarks.

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The Schools and Colleges Liaison team work closely with schools and colleges to provide a link with the University. Get in contact with us using the below form to discuss how we can work with your school or college.

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