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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 UCAS Discovery event

    UCAS Discovery 2026

    Autumn

    Bedford
    24 September 2026, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

    Scotland

    Forth Valley
    27 August 2026, University of Stirling

    Dundee
    2 September 2026, University of Dundee

    Fife
    3 September 2026, Carnegie Conference Centre

    Aberdeen
    8 September 2026, Robert Gordon University

    Moray
    9 September 2026, University of Highlands and Islands, Elgin

    Inverness
    10 September 2026, University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness

    Glasgow
    15 September 2026, SEC Centre

    Lanarkshire
    16 September 2026, University of the West of Scotland

    Ayrshire
    17 September 2026, Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock

    Edinburgh
    22 September 2026, Royal Highland Centre

    Borders
    23 September 2026, Borders Event Centre, Kelso

    Dumfries and Galloway
    29 September 2026, Easterbrook Hall

    UCAS Discovery 2027

    We are pleased to announce the dates for the UCAS Discovery in 2027. Dates are subject to change.

    England

    East of England

    Ipswich
    15 June 2027, University of Suffolk

    Colchester 
    16 June 2027, University of Essex

    Bedford
    23 - 24 June 2027, University of Bedfordshire 

    Lincoln
    29 June 2027, University of Lincoln

    Norwich    
    Date and venue to be confirmed
     

    East Midlands

    Leicester
    15 - 16 April 2027, De Montfort University

    London

    London    
    15 - 16 March 2027, ExCel, London

    East London    
    9 - 10 June 2027, University of East London
     

    North East

    Newcastle    
    27 April 2027, Utilita Arena, Newcastle

    Middlesbrough    
    5 May 2027, Teesside University
     

    North West

    Manchester
    2 - 3 March 2027, Manchester Central Convention Complex

    Carlisle 
    23 March 2027, University of Cumbria

    Liverpool
    15 June 2027, Exhibition Centre at Liverpool Experience Campus
     

    South East

    Twickenham
    1 March 2027, St Mary's University 

    Farnborough
    19 - 20 April 2027, Farnborough International

    Brighton
    22 April 2027, Brighton Centre 

    Maidstone
    9 June 2027, Kent Event Centre
     

    South West

    Exeter
    14 - 15 April 2027, Westpoint Arena, Exeter

    Bournemouth
    23 - 24 March 2027, Bournemouth University

    Hartpury
    11 June 2027, Hartpury University
     

    West Midlands

    Worcester
    18 March 2027, University of Worcester

    Stoke-on-Trent
    22 April 2027, Staffordshire University

    Birmingham
    21 - 22 June 2027, NEC, Birmingham
     

    Yorkshire and the Humber

    York
    17 March 2027, York St John 

    Hull
    14 April 2027, University of Hull

    Leeds
    16 - 17 June 2027, Leeds Beckett University 

    Sheffield
    18 June 2027, Utilita Arena, Sheffield
     

    Northern Ireland

    Lisburn
    10 - 11 March 2027, Eikon Exhibition Centre
     

    Wales

    Newport
    22 - 23 February 2027, ICC Wales

    Carmarthen
    13 April 2027, University of Wales Trinity Saint David​

    North Wales
    Date and venue to be confirmed
     

    What's Discovery like?

    92%
    of attendees in 2026 found a uni, college or employer they were interested in applying to

    Will I enjoy it?

    81%
    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.

    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 about UCAS Media.

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