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    Exhibiting as a brand

    With UCAS you can reach Gen-Z in person - engaging with them early, as they start exploring future opportunities and are ready to make connections that last.

    Meet young people face-to-face

    Our events visit more than 40 towns and cities across the UK, providing brands with an unparralled opportunity to meet young people face-to-face.

    For thousands of young people, attending a UCAS event is their first step when exploring the different future pathways available to them and when they're open to new ideas..

    For brands, this gives you an exciting opportunity to stand out and making a lasting impression with students within an environment they trust.

    Students using a Lenovo gaming computer at the UCAS Discovery event in Manchester

    Stand out and make a lasting impression

    UCAS events are perfect for brands looking to connect with Gen-Z. Showcase how your products and services can provide the value that matters to young people and how you can support their journey into adult, the first step of which for many is heading off to university.

    Our recent indepenent analysis shows that one in four students discover new brands when starting university, up from 16% in 2022, showing that young people are open to new ideas at this crucial life moment.

    Exhibiting at UCAS events gives brands an opportunity to...

    Position yourself as a brand of choice

    On average, students preparing for university spent £1,006 on new items in 2022. Ensure you create a lasting impression that you're front of mind when they're making purchases.

    Support students preparing for university

    45% of students arrived at university in 2022 wishing they’d invested in something they needed including tech, kitchenware, clothing, and homeware.

    Influence students decision making

    UCAS events provide a trusted environment for students to discover and explore, with of 94% attendees say UCAS events influence their decision making.
    Students interacting with a spin-the-wheel game at a UCAS Discovery event

    Build lifelong connections with Gen-Z

    From product demonstrations, to giveaways, and gamification, there are many ways that you can bring your offering to life and grab the attention of young people attending our events.

    In addition to our events, UCAS offers a unique media ecosystem, designed and built around the application journey, comprised of a broad variety of channels including email, paid media, direct mail, and social media. This provides you with different ways to keep the conversation going with young people post-event.

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    Meet over 145,000 young people exploring their future options

    We’ve been helping clients reach our audiences for almost 20 years, supporting 9 million students as they make decisions about their next steps. Whether you’re a HE provider, employer or commercial brand we can help you build awareness and make a real connection, whatever your size and ambition.
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