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    UCAS Discovery Events

    Your future starts here. Explore a world of exciting possibilities after school and college.

    Speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps

    At a UCAS Discovery event, you can discover all your options under one roof. We can help you find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.

    What will you discover?

    The aim of a Discovery event is to help you decide on your next steps. At the event, you can: 

    • chat to unis and colleges about their courses and uni life
    • speak to employers and apprenticeship providers about what an apprenticeship is like and the options available
    • speak to qualified careers advisers about your future
    • listen to talks from experts in their fields
    • hang out with our UCAS experts to get dedicated support about your options.
       

    Find your nearest Discovery event

    Summer term 2025 

    England

    East Midlands

    Lincoln
    26 June 2025, University of Lincoln

    Nottingham
    2 July 2025, National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

    North West England

    Carlisle
    1 July 2025, University of Cumbria

    South West England

    Bournemouth
    30 June 2025, Bournemouth University
     

     

    Yorkshire and Humber

    Hull
    25 June 2025, University of Hull

    Scotland 2025

    Forth Valley
    28 August 2025, University of Stirling

    Edinburgh
    2 September 2025, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

    Aberdeen
    3 September 2025, University of Aberdeen

    Glasgow
    9 September 2025, SEC Centre, Glasgow

    Lanarkshire
    10 September 2025, University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus  

    Ayrshire
    11 September 2025, University of the West of Scotland, Ayr Campus

    Moray
    17 September 2025, University of Highlands and Islands, Moray College

    Inverness
    18 September 2025,U niversity of Highlands and Islands, Inverness Campus

    Fife
    23 September 2025, Carnegie Conference Centre

    Borders
    24 September 2025, Borders Event Centre, Kelso

    Dumfries and Galloway
    25 September 2025, Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

    Dundee
    30 September 2025, Dundee and Angus College, Gardyne Campus

    Stornoway
    2 October 2025, Stornoway Town Hall 

    Winter term 2025

    • Leicester – 8 October 2025, De Montfort University
    • Twickenham – 14 October 2025, St Mary’s University
    • York – 4 November 2025, York St John University

    2026 dates for your diary

    Booking opens 1 September 2025.

    England

    North West England

    Manchester
    3 – 4 March 2026, Manchester Central

    Liverpool
    16 June 2026, Liverpool ACC

    Carlisle
    30 June 2026, University of Cumbria

    North East England

    Middlesbrough 
    6 May 2026, Teesside University​

    Newcastle
    9 June 2026, Utilita Arena Newcastle

    Yorkshire and Humber

    Sheffield 
    5 June 2026, Utilita Arena Sheffield

    Leeds
    17 - 18 June 2026, Leeds Beckett University

    Hull 
    19 June 2026, University of Hull

    East Midlands

    Lincoln
    1 July 2026, University of Lincoln

    West Midlands

    Worcester 
    19 March 2026, University of Worcester

    Stoke-on-Trent
    26 June 2026, University of Staffordshire

    Birmingham
    22 - 23 June 2026, NEC

    South East England

    London 
    23 – 24 March 2026, London Excel

    Brighton 
    16 April 2026, The Brighton Centre

    Farnborough 
    22 -23 April 2026, Farnborough International ​Exhibition Centre​

    Maidstone 
    2 June 2026, Kent Event Centre

    East London 
     3 – 4 June 2026, University of East London

    South West England

    Winchester (TBC)
    6 March 2026, University of Winchester

    Exeter 
    16 - 17 March 2026, Westpoint Centre

    Bournemouth 
    15 April 2026, Bournemouth University

    East of England

    Norwich
    8 June 2026, Norfolk Showground

    Ipswich
    9 June 2026, University of Suffolk

    Colchester
    10 June 2026, University of Essex

    Bedford
    24 - 25 June 2026, University of Bedfordshire

    Wales

    Carmarthen 
    26 March 2026, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

    Newport 
    27 – 28 April 2026, International Convention Centre Wales​

    Northern Ireland

    Lisburn 
    11 – 12 March 2026, Eikon Exhibition Centre

    When you attend a UCAS event, the aim is to help you decide on your next steps. You will find lots of information advice and guidance to support an application to university. These services are provided to you by us, as a charity.

    Universities and colleges will be present to speak to about the courses on offer and the benefits of choosing to study with them. You will also be able to speak to employers and apprenticeship providers, and you will find a range of lifestyle promotions such as travel options and financial planning and budget management. These services are offered by UCAS Media.

    Find out more here.

    What's Discovery like?

    98%
    of attendees in 2022 found a uni, college or employer they were interested in applying to

    Will I enjoy it?

    92%
    of students attending rate UCAS events as good or great.

    Find out what UCAS Discovery is all about.

    Advice to help you get the most out of your event

    Ten questions to ask at an event
    At events like UCAS Discovery, you’ve got the opportunity to meet a lot of people who can help you decide your next steps, so make sure you ask the right questions (don’t worry, we’re going to give you all of them).
    Things to remember for your event
    To make the most of your time at a UCAS exhibition, here are a few things you need to remember.
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