The UniTasterDays Teachers' Guide to University 2026

The Teachers' Guide to University is designed for teachers, careers advisers, school and college leaders, pastoral staff, and anyone else supporting students with their decisions about university and higher education. The guide provides practical advice, up-to-date information, and expert insight to help you guide your students.

Yes. The Teachers' Guide to University is completely free to download and there is no charge for schools, colleges, teachers, or advisers. We believe every education professional should have access to high quality, impartial university guidance, so the guide is available without cost.

No. There is no registration, login, or data capture required. Simply download the guide and start using it straight away. We keep the process as simple as possible to allow teachers and advisers to access the information they need quickly.

The guide covers a wide range of higher education topics, including researching universities, university events, student finance, widening participation, degree apprenticeships, student wellbeing, accommodation, outreach activities, and supporting students through their university application journey. The articles offer practical advice and insights from university professionals across the UK.

The guide is curated, edited, and published by UniTasterDays. The articles are written by university staff, higher education specialists, and sector organisations from across the UK. Every edition brings together contributions from experts working directly with prospective students to ensure the advice is practical, current, and relevant.

Yes. The Teachers' Guide is designed to support informed decision-making rather than promote any single university. It includes contributions from a wide range of universities and trusted higher education organisations. Together, they give teachers and advisers balanced information to support students when exploring all of their options.

A new edition of the Teachers' Guide is published each year in September to reflect the latest information, guidance, and developments in higher education. This ensures teachers and advisers have access to current advice, updated resources, and fresh contributions from experts across the sector at the start of every academic year.

Absolutely. We encourage schools, colleges, and education professionals to share the guide with colleagues and wider networks. The more teachers and advisers who have access to impartial higher education guidance, the better supported students will be throughout their university journey.