College and Sixth Form events and opportunities
Explore the Widening Participation team鈥檚 full range of support and events throughout the year.
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Event programme
We welcome bookings from any sixth form or college. However, places will be prioritised for Access team partner institutions, as well as colleges/sixth forms with a high number of students meeting widening participation criteria, e.g.:
- eligible for the 16-19 bursary
- in receipt of free school meals in the past six years
- from a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller background
- experience in care.
Campus events
Study and See: subject introductions
Wednesday 21 January 2026 - Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Thursday 22 January 2026 - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Our Study and See sessions give attendees a chance to have a university-style experience in some of their favourite subjects, or try out subjects they may not have considered before.
They will take part in three 45-minute taster sessions, led by academic staff and supported by current Sussex students. Your students will learn more about which topics you can study within a subject, explore possible career pathways and speak to students currently studying in that area.
Deadline to apply: Friday 9 January 2026
University of Sanctuary campus visit day
This event is designed to support students from refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds to find out more about university including student finance information, a campus tour and to meet current students. The event is free of charge and travel and lunch is provided.
New dates will be advertised later this year.
Find your Future: University Essentials
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Thursday 11 June 2026
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Our Find your Future conferences give attendees from Year 12 of Sixth Form and Year 1 of college the chance to discover what student life is like, in addition to offering a springboard into potential University applications. They’ll leave knowing exactly what they need to do to complete a UCAS application, understand the student finance system and gain an insight into student life.
Deadline for applications: Friday 15 May 2026
Book find your future conference tickets
Events at your school or college
There are several ways that our Widening Participation team can connect with your school or college to inspire your students.
School and college campus visits and outbound requests
Book now to request visits to our campus, and outbound sessions to your college or school. These sessions are designed to connect students with Sussex in a way that suits your school or college. Choose from a range of information and guidance content, including subject specific taster sessions. You can also invite us to run a 日韩无码 stand at your Higher Education or Careers fair.
Request a campus or outbound college visit
Subject Session Talks
Our subject sessions involve a 日韩无码 academic visiting your sixth form or college to deliver a university subject taster talk. These sessions are designed to connect with your current curriculum. These sessions are supported by a member of the Widening Participation team and Student Ambassador to offer additional guidance on university and student life. We recommend allowing 1.5 hours for the session.
Request a subject session talk
Academic skills workshop
This workshop will equip students on Access to HE courses with the academic and critical skills required to thrive at university. We provide group activities and class discussions in a friendly and welcoming setting to ensure a smooth transition into university life. Participants will also have opportunities for follow-up work and ongoing contact with the workshop leader.
There is no deadline for applications and events can be arranged in college or on campus at a date convenient for all parties.
Request an academic skills workshop
Key information
- An application for an event does not guarantee you a place.
- We will email successful applicants with further information.
- We can pay for coach, train or bus travel and we provide food for all attendees on campus.
- We reserve the right to close applications early.
- We request that at least 80% of attendees meet at least one widening participation criteria.
Contact
If you have any queries, email inspires@sussex.ac.uk.