Event

Primary Explorers Day

Date and time
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
09.30 - 15.00

Location
Kedleston Road, Derby Campus
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB

Year group: Year 5/6
Maximum size of group: 30

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Our Primary Explorers Days will give pupils the chance to learn more about the University and explore university courses and careers. Pupils will learn more about what a university is, what courses they can study, and take part in a treasure hunt campus tour. Pupils will also have the opportunity to ask questions to our current students to find out what it's really like to study and live at university. 

Please note these events get booked up quickly and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To allow as many schools as possible to participate, we ask that you book a space for 30 pupils originally. If we have additional space, we may allow you to bring more pupils to the event. If you have any questions about the event, please email wateam@derby.ac.uk.

Seven primary aged students stood in the Atrium at the Kedleston Road campus.

The event was really well organised and well-led. The tour was fab and they loved the scavenger hunt. The forensic science taster was great fun. They learnt about the courses on offer, the societies and student life.

Hackwood Academy Teacher
Primary Explorers Day 2023

Schedule

Please note our schedule is subject to change with availability on the day.

Timing Activity
9.30am Arrival at our Derby campus
9.45am-10.15am Welcome and introductions
10.15am-11.00am Introduction to university
11.00am-12.00pm Treasure hunt campus tour
12.00pm-12.40pm Lunch
12.45pm-1.30pm Mini subject taster session
1.30pm-1.45pm Interview a student
1.50pm-2.45pm Mini graduation ceremony
2.45pm-3pm Evaluations and goodbyes

 

86%of students agreed they are thinking about going to university in the futureWidening Access evaluation data 2023
90%of students felt they understood what university is after the eventWidening Access evaluation data 2023
96%of students rated the event as good or excellentWidening Access evaluation data 2023
Primary School students stood in front of the climbing wall.
Primary students standing next to the Derby Uni sign
A group of primary age boys sitting together

Widening Access event enquiry form

If you would like to attend this event please complete this form with details of your enquiry, feel free to add in any additional questions. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

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