Lancaster University

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a campus based university in the North West of England. We’re top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2024 and consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables (The Times and Sunday Times, The Guardian). We are a research-intensive university and our results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 confirm our position in delivering world-quality research.

Our colleges, community feel and international outlook all show why our staff and students love being here. Coming to Lancaster, you’ll be part of a community that provides the opportunity to make international connections with students from more than 100 countries and find a network of support at our colleges.

Schools and college activities

We offer a wide variety of events, activities and talks to support young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider their future education choices. You’ll find us in schools and colleges, at UCAS fairs and delivering on-campus events – anywhere in which we can engage with students! We’re passionate about promoting the benefits of higher education and providing excellent information, advice and guidance and hope to work with your school or college soon.

Talks and presentations

From explaining student finance to providing top tips on how to write a personal statement, our student recruitment team can visit your school to deliver a variety of different presentations.

Subject events

Our faculties and departments deliver subject-based activity for school and college groups throughout the year. From taster lectures to inter-school and college challenge competitions, there's a wide range of activity on offer designed to enthuse your students.

Campus tours

Visiting our campus is a great opportunity for your school or college to tour our facilities and learn more about university life, whilst also meeting some of our current students.

Teacher CPD

Join us for a series of free CPD, networking and best practice sessions, led by various academic departments across the University.

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Applying to Competitive Universities Lancaster University We cover what makes certain universities and courses competitive and share out top tips for making an application stand out from the crowd. Available as a talk or workshop.

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Book a campus tour Lancaster University View our upcoming campus tour dates and book your spot for a personal tour of Lancaster University with one of our current students.

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Chat to current students Lancaster University Do you want to know more about studying and living in Lancaster? Chat to one of our students today.

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Choosing a Course and University Lancaster University Choosing where to go and what to study is an important decision for students. We’ll help them understand how to research and explore their options, what key factors to consider along the decision making process, and ultimately to have confidence in identifying what’s right for them.

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Discover Economics School Talks Lancaster University This short free session is led by current Lancaster University Economics students, in collaboration with the Royal Economic Society.

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Enhancing your Employability Lancaster University If your students are worried about standing out in the graduate job market, they aren’t alone. We will discuss both virtual and physical activities to help your students build a CV they can be proud of. Available as a talk.

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Interview Skills Lancaster University Students will learn about different interview types for university and employment and what both will be looking for. We also offer practical advice for attending in person and virtual interviews. Available as a talk or workshop.

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Live stream campus tours Lancaster University A tour of Lancaster University campus hosted by our student ambassadors, delivered to you via a live stream.

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Making the Most of University Life Lancaster University This session gives students an idea of what to expect in the first weeks and how to make the most of societies and sport, careers support, study abroad and work placement years. We also highlight key tips for staying well and budgeting. Available as a talk.

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Order a prospectus Lancaster University We can deliver a physical prospectus to your door for you to explore, or you can download an online version to view instantly.

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Personal Statement Support (One to One) Lancaster University Supporting our Personal Statement Writing session or as a stand-alone, we’ll provide students with personalised support and discussion around personal statement drafting progress. They will be asked to bring a pre-prepared personal statement draft. Available as one to one sessions.

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Personal Statement Writing Lancaster University How to create the ideal personal statement, looking at real examples and examining how to collate and structure ideas. We’ll advise and workshop how to develop a personal statement for competitive universities as well as discussing the UCAS cycle. Available as a talk or a workshop.

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Preparing to Attend UCAS Fairs Lancaster University This session supports students who are about to attend UCAS and UKUS events or school/college HE fairs and want to know how to engage with universities to get the most of these opportunities. We’ll cover researching and shortlisting universities, gathering questions and how to network and ask the right questions.

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Stepping into Study Lancaster University This session helps students develop key skills and expertise that they will find of use both in Sixth Form/College or at university. Available as a workshop.

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Stepping into the EPQ Lancaster University Our dedicated EPQ session gives students a comprehensive run down of how beneficial the EPQ can be in terms of accessing university and experiencing university standard research and study. We encourage students to consider what makes a successful EPQ, including choosing a project title and how to gather sources.

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Student Finance and Budgeting Lancaster University We look at what financial support is available, how to apply for finance and repayments. We also offer advice on budgeting and encourage students to consider money saving techniques whilst at university. Available as a talk.

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Student Finance for Parents and Supporters Lancaster University Student finance applications can be universally daunting to parents, supporters and students alike. This talk aims to give all those supporting a student through the university application process a clear and streamlined guide to applying for student finance, what information and documents you need, and key dates along the process.

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Student Support Lancaster University This session looks at the range of academic and wellbeing support available to students at university, looking at resilience, comfort, security and welfare along the way to ensure students access the resources necessary to support their journey through higher education. Available as a talk.

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Studying in the North Lancaster University For those students less familiar with the universities and landscape of opportunity in the North of England. Leading with our own example in the rugged Lancastrian heartlands, we’ll help students explore the diversity of institutions available, the pros and cons of the location, and key features that may be considered.

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Succeeding at Sixth Form Lancaster University This session explores how students can make the most of their sixth form opportunities to prepare for the future including looking at core concepts such as organisation, wellbeing and resilience. We also look at how a student can start planning for the HE journey.

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Teacher and Adviser CPD and Support Lancaster University We are happy to provide a range of bespoke sessions to school and college staff of post-16 students on areas such as personal statement support, teachers reference and other UCAS and Student Finance updates. Available as talks or workshops.

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UCAS and Admissions for Parents and Supporters Lancaster University Many parents are unsure of how the university application process works. We give them an introduction to this process they can be supportive of their child throughout their journey onto university. Available as a talk.

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Why Lancaster for Parents and Supporters Lancaster University For those supporting a student through university applications, this talk offers a great insight into what makes Lancaster a unique and vibrant place to study, as well as insights into key areas such as the collegiate system, student welfare and security, and understanding our national and world rankings.

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Why Lancaster? Lancaster University Students explore what makes Lancaster University a unique and vibrant place to spend the next few years. From the collegiate system and a nationally acclaimed world of sports and societies, to courses among which are some of the countries highest ranked, to our thousand-year-old city and rich local history.

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Lancaster University is a campus based university in the North West of England. We rank in the top 15 in the three major UK league tables for 2022 (The Times, The Guardian and The Complete University Guide).

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