Events calendar 2024/5

The Widening Access team runs events and activities for primary school, secondary school, and sixth form students. Learn more about our events and book your place. 

Upcoming events

Students sat listening to talk in a classroom looking to the right.

Our Think Reflect Succeed event is designed for Year 12/13 students to equip them with the necessary independent learning skills for their current and future studies. Throughout the day we will focus on reflective thinking, metacognition and encourage your Year 12/13 learners to develop their academic skills ahead of progressing to university.

Primary School students jumping in front of a sign that reads '#DerbyUni'.

Our Primary Explorers Days will give pupils the chance to learn more about the University and explore university courses and careers. They will meet current students and take part in our educational activities specifically tailored for primary school pupils to provide key information to encourage students to start thinking about their future aspirations.

Five students presenting their work on a Year 7 Experience Day at the University.

Our Year 7-9 Experience Days provide students with the opportunity to see what university is like, learn more about university life, look around our facilities and meet our current students. On the day students will have the chance to take part in a campus tour, student life activity, subject taster and play our 'To Skill a Mockingbird' game to develop key skills needed at HE.

Students sat listening to talk in a classroom looking to the right.

Our Think Reflect Succeed event is designed for Year 12/13 students to equip them with the necessary independent learning skills for their current and future studies. Throughout the day we will focus on reflective thinking, metacognition and encourage your Year 12/13 learners to develop their academic skills ahead of progressing to university.

Primary School students jumping in front of a sign that reads '#DerbyUni'.

Our Primary Explorers Days will give pupils the chance to learn more about the University and explore university courses and careers. They will meet current students and take part in our educational activities specifically tailored for primary school pupils to provide key information to encourage students to start thinking about their future aspirations.

Primary School students jumping in front of a sign that reads '#DerbyUni'.

Our Primary Explorers Days will give pupils the chance to learn more about the University and explore university courses and careers. They will meet current students and take part in our educational activities specifically tailored for primary school pupils to provide key information to encourage students to start thinking about their future aspirations.

Three people sat at a table in the Basecamp social space.

Our Year 7-9 Care Experienced Students Experience Day provides students with the opportunity to visit the University with their carer and take part in a range of interactive taster sessions. Students will also receive a tour of our facilities, find out more about the additional support available for them and meet our current students.

Two students annotating a newspaper and reading a book.

Our Think Reflect Succeed event for Year 10 students focuses on equipping students with the necessary independent learning skills for their current and future studies. Throughout the day we will focus on reflective thinking, metacognition and encourage your learners to develop their academic skills. 

Two students annotating a newspaper and reading a book.

Our Think Reflect Succeed event for Year 10 students focuses on equipping students with the necessary independent learning skills for their current and future studies. Throughout the day we will focus on reflective thinking, metacognition and encourage your learners to develop their academic skills. 

Five students presenting their work on a Year 7 Experience Day at the University.

Our Year 7-9 Experience Days provide students with the opportunity to see what university is like, learn more about university life, look around our facilities and meet our current students. On the day students will have the chance to take part in a campus tour, student life activity, subject taster and play our 'To Skill a Mockingbird' game to develop key skills needed at HE.

Primary School students jumping in front of a sign that reads '#DerbyUni'.

Our Primary Explorers Days will give pupils the chance to learn more about the University and explore university courses and careers. They will meet current students and take part in our educational activities specifically tailored for primary school pupils to provide key information to encourage students to start thinking about their future aspirations.

Students learning football skills with the University of Derby's sport centre in the background.

Our HE Can Summer School hopes to support young male students in year 10 with their inspirations to aspire to university. Predominately aimed at working-class males, this two day non-residential summer school will give your students the opportunity to experience the academic and social sides of university. 

Our Residential Summer School is an exciting opportunity for students to experience university life through a range of on-campus activities over three days whilst staying overnight at our Halls of Residence. Students will take part in a range of taster sessions and social activities, all designed to increase confidence and awareness of the opportunities available within HE.