Connect Higher (University of Gloucestershire)

Connect Higher is an open-day style event run by the University of Gloucestershire to support students to connect with higher education. The day is designed for Year 12 students (or equivalent) and aims to inspire confidence, spark curiosity, and help students take first steps towards university.

Attendees can create a personalised timetable from a wide range of sessions that match their interests and progression needs. The programme includes campus tours led by Student Ambassadors, university information sessions covering UCAS, student finance and living arrangements, workshops on personal statements, sessions on affording university life and course selection, plus subject tasters and hands-on workshops delivered by academic staff.

Sessions run throughout the day and subject workshops will be bookable a week before the event; students will only be able to attend one campus tour. The event takes place across Oxstalls Campus (Gloucester) and Park Campus (Cheltenham).

Teachers and advisers can join a CPD session and network with the Student Futures team while students attend activities. Organisers provide practical guidance on travel, group supervision and first-aid arrangements.