Support for Schools and Colleges

We work with teachers, advisers and supporters to help young people explore university. 

What does Lancaster University offer schools and colleges?

Our team can work with you to help you support your students in exploring higher education and life at Lancaster. We offer free talks, workshops, campus visits and subject events that support your students to understand university life, navigate the UCAS process and feel confident about their next steps.

We’d love to work with your school or college to inspire and support your students as they plan their future.

What happens on a campus visit?

Bring your students to Lancaster to experience university life first-hand. Visits include a guided tour of our campus, interactive workshops and the chance to meet current students. We tailor each visit to suit different age groups and subject interests.

Book a campus visit

What talks and presentations can we deliver?

We can visit your school or college to deliver information sessions on higher education. Topics include choosing courses, writing personal statements, applying through UCAS and managing student finance. We can tailor talks to different year groups and subject areas.

Talks and presentations
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How can the Library support your students?

Our library team offer a range of opportunities for schools and colleges, including Research Days to support students undertaking qualifications such as Extended Project Qualifications (EPQs), A Levels and International Baccalaureates. 

Library opportunities
Students in the library

What resources and CPD are available for teachers?

We offer a range of support for teachers. From CPD courses informed by our teaching and research specialisms, subject training sessions run by our academic departments we also offer a number of postgraduate and PhD programmes in educational research. 

Teachers CPD and Networks Hub
Students in the library

What careers fairs and events does Lancaster University go to?

You can meet our team at higher education and careers fairs around the UK. We share advice and answer questions about Lancaster and studying at university.

More Events

  • Widening participation

    At Lancaster University, we believe in presenting all individuals, regardless of background, with the opportunity to access and succeed in higher education and beyond. We offer a wide range of activities aimed at school groups and individuals, designed to introduce students to higher education and showcasing future options available to them.

  • International schools and colleges

    Our International Recruitment team works with schools and colleges all over the world. Teachers and counsellors based outside of the UK can get in touch with the team to get information about Lancaster University and discuss engagement activities. Contact the team to find out more.

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Meet the team

Our team are based across the country and are responsible for visiting schools and colleges and delivering our campus-based events. Take a look to see who might visit you in your school or college and how to get in touch with them.

Meet the team