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Wondering what it’s really like to study at university? From taster days to student experiences and sample lectures, find out how you can get a flavour of university life – and if it’s the right next step for you.

Build a personal statement that contains all the right elements by making it personal, relevant, and reflective.

Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.

Access the richest and most up-to-date admissions data so you can strengthen your strategic planning and better understand your market - and your competition.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.

Open days give the perfect opportunity to find out more about your preferred course. Read our top tips to get the most from the day.

Discover tailored Outreach Connection Service opportunities for your students in the adviser portal.

Engineering admissions tutors explain why you'll need a 'personal', 'relevant' and 'reflective' personal statement if you want to tick all the right boxes.

Choosing between a traditional degree and a degree apprenticeship seems hard, but not when you have all the info you need.

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

If your child decides university is the right path for them, there’s still a lot of research to do, with approximately 35,000 undergraduate courses to choose from.

External speakers can add real value to what you do – informing students about apprenticeships, uni or career opportunities – and enrich the curriculum through sharing their experiences.

One of your top resources as a teacher offering higher education (HE) guidance is your student alumni, now at university. So how do you keep in touch with past students and make the most of their experiences?

Connect with students and promote your apprenticeships/careers to the next generation of talent

Research your options, meet unis, colleges and employers face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days.

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.