UCAS conventions and HE fairs |
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, run a series of over 50 higher education conventions across the UK.
These are designed mainly for 16 and 17 year old students (Year 12, Lower Sixth or Scottish Higher students in Scotland).
The major conventions are organised by UCAS Media in conjunction with universities, Connexions and Careers Service and HELOA (the Higher Education Liaison Officers Association). The regional conventions are organised by Connexions, Careers Services, universities and HELOA.
Last year, nearly 225,000 people attended the events which bring together universities, colleges and a range of other organisations (such as student travel firms, student support services, gap year organisations and Connexions) under one roof.
Conventions are held between March and July in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and between August and October in Scotland and attendance is free of charge.
At each event students are invited to talk to staff and students from a range of universities and colleges and pick up a copy of relevant prospectuses and leaflets.
You can turn up as an individual or book as a group, though tickets are not necessary. Details can be found on the UCAS site here.
You can view this year's events calendar on the UCAS site here.
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