Opportunities in and near Gloucester

Discover what it is like to study Accounting and Finance at the University of Gloucestershire through a hands-on taster day on campus. The event is designed to give students an authentic feel for university-level learning in a subject area linked to accounting, finance, and the wider business world. Throughout the day, participants take part in interactive taster sessions that explore key areas of accounting and finance. The sessions are intended to help students understand how financial decisions affect organisations, and to build awareness of the kinds of skills and knowledge needed for a career in the sector. Students will also have the chance to meet current university students and hear about their experiences, making the day useful for asking questions about university study and student life. It is a good opportunity for Year 12 and Year 13 students to explore their options and see where an Accounting and Finance degree could lead.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for a Music and Media Taster Day at Park Campus in Cheltenham. This outreach event is designed to give sixth form students a feel for studying media and communications at university, with a focus on creative pathways and practical learning. Participants will take part in interactive taster sessions across a range of courses, including journalism, animation and sound production. The day also includes a chance to see industry-standard facilities and meet current students, helping attendees understand what study and student life in these creative areas might be like. The event is aimed at students exploring higher education options and considering careers in media, communications and related creative industries. It offers a hands-on introduction to the subject area and a useful opportunity to ask questions and learn more about next steps.

Creative Connections Festival is an outreach event from the University of Gloucestershire designed to give students a first-hand look at creative study and career pathways. It brings together industry experts, alumni and current students so attendees can hear about the range of opportunities available in creative fields such as film production, animation, journalism, photography and games programming. Students can explore the university’s facilities, meet current creative students and take part in practical taster sessions across a range of course areas. The event is aimed at Year 12/13 students or equivalent, and is suitable for both school and college groups as well as individual bookings. The event is a useful chance to experience campus life at Park Campus in Cheltenham and to get a sense of what studying a creative subject at university could involve. It also meets Gatsby Benchmark 5, making it especially relevant for careers guidance and provider encounters.

This free, hands-on workshop introduces participants to the creative potential of Augmented Reality (AR). Led by artist and educator Nicholas Stevenson, the session explores how artists can use accessible digital tools to scan real-world objects, edit 3D models, and build web-based AR experiences. The workshop is practical and collaborative, with time to experiment with existing AR experiences, work through the scanning and editing process, and create a finished AR output that can be shared publicly. It is open to artists and creatives, students and graduates, and HCA staff, and is suitable for people who are comfortable using a computer and downloading apps. Refreshments are provided during the day, and participants should bring their own lunch.

The Academic Workshop UK offers A Level Geography workshops led by fully qualified teachers. These sessions are designed to give students focused, high-quality exam preparation in small groups of no more than 12 students, with a strong emphasis on improving exam technique, building confidence, and developing strategies for success in the summer examinations. Students receive a comprehensive set of workshop resources, including topic-specific information packs, case study revision materials, guidance on exam technique and answer structure, and strategies for approaching different question types. The workshops are primarily exam-question focused, so students are expected to revise the core content independently before attending. Sessions may take place online or in person. The 2026 programme includes a NEA / Independent Investigation Skills Workshop at The Hive, Worcester, and the 2027 programme includes revision blocks for both AQA and Pearson Edexcel specifications during February half term and the Easter holidays.

Hereford College of Artsinvites prospective undergraduate applicants to an on-campus Open Day on October 3rd, 2026. The event is designed to help you explore courses, meet course leaders and current students, and see specialist studios and technical workshops. Scheduled sessions run throughout the day so you can choose talks and activities that match your interests. You can expect arrival and a course marketplace, course talks, drop-in workshops, campus tours, an accommodation tour, and a complimentary light lunch followed by a panel Q&A with senior staff and student ambassadors. Campus tours run from 12:00 and sessions are repeated to give flexibility. The day includes information on student finance, wellbeing and portfolio/audition support. The Open Day takes place at the College Road campus (HR1 1EB), Hereford. Booking is via the Eventbrite sign-up on the HCA events page (book one ticket for the student and add guests). If you need accessibility support or have questions, contact the Outreach and Events team at outreach@hca.ac.uk or call 01432 273359.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for an immersive Health and Social Care careers day designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students (or equivalent). The event introduces Occupational Therapy pathways and includes a careers carousel with employers from a variety of healthcare settings, giving students direct insight into different roles across the sector. Participants will tour the university's immersive health and social care facilities, meet current students, and take part in a 45-minute workshop delivered by academic experts. Workshops and activities cover areas such as nursing, paramedic science, radiography, social work, physiotherapy and more, offering practical, hands-on experience and realistic simulation learning. Please note some practical sessions are medical in nature and may use simulation manikins/models; students should be comfortable with this. To register interest, complete the short online form on the event page; organisers will then contact you to confirm places.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for a Cyber and Computing Taster Day designed to introduce Year 12 and Year 13 students (or equivalent) to the digital world and the role of technology in society. The event explores how computing and cyber security go beyond coding to include creativity, problem-solving and protecting information. Academic staff will lead sessions that explain the big ideas behind computing and cyber security and demonstrate how digital tools can be used to tackle real-world problems. During the day you will take part in interactive activities and discussions that show how technology connects people and the challenges involved in keeping information safe. The programme is aimed at students considering higher education or careers in computing, cyber security and related digital fields, and will help you see the broad opportunities available in a connected world. For more information, contact the university via email provided on the event page.

Youth Rangers is a regular volunteer programme for young people run by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. It gives participants hands-on experience in nature conservation through practical tasks such as scrub clearance, surveying and habitat creation, while developing wildlife skills and teamwork. Sessions run 12:30-16:30 on the third Saturday of each month at Robinswood Hill in Gloucester. Sessions are suitable for beginners with no prior experience; they are run outdoors in all weathers and are useful for personal development and for young people completing volunteering hours for awards such as Duke of Edinburgh. Places are free but limited. Young people must register their interest (online) and book individual sessions via the Trust's events/Eventbrite booking system; sessions open for booking on the first Monday of each month. If a member turns 18 while involved there are opportunities to take on volunteer youth leader responsibilities.

The University of Gloucestershire undergraduate open days are on-campus events designed for prospective undergraduate applicants to explore campuses, meet academic staff and current students, and learn about courses and student life. Attendees can join course talks to hear about specific programmes, take specialist facility tours where available, and speak to admissions, money advice and accommodation teams to get practical guidance. Open days include campus tours led by student ambassadors, opportunities to view on-campus and off-campus accommodation (with shuttle buses to off-campus residences), and sessions to help applicants prepare for interviews or portfolio requirements for particular courses. The events also showcase local area highlights to help candidates get a feel for living in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Dates for 2026 are listed on the page; places must be booked via the university booking form embedded on the site. After booking you will be informed which campus to attend and given further event information and timings.

University of Gloucestershire campus visits let prospective students explore the university's campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, meet student ambassadors, and get a feel for student life. Visits typically include a guided tour led by a Student Ambassador and the opportunity to see teaching facilities, accommodation options and social spaces. If you would like to speak to an academic from your subject area, the Student Recruitment Team will try to arrange this where possible. Bespoke tours are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants; you can enquire about date and time availability via the campus visits booking on the university website or by contacting the Student Recruitment Team. Tours usually last around 45 minutes, after which visitors can explore accommodation options independently. Virtual tours are also available to view online if you cannot attend in person. Booking in advance is required to help the university plan visits and keep group sizes small. Parking is free at Oxstalls, Francis Close Hall and Park Campus (provide your car registration to the Student Ambassador on arrival); for City Campus the page recommends nearby car parks such as Kings Walk Car Park (GL1 1EA), Hare Lane South Car Park (GL1 2DA) and Eastgate Shopping Centre Car Park (GL1 1TH). For enquiries call 01242 714300.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for a Psychology Taster Day at the new City Campus in Gloucester. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in the university's facilities and learn about degree-level study in psychology from expert teaching staff.

Participants will receive insider interview tips, have opportunities to chat with current students, and take a guided tour of the campus and facilities. The event is designed to help Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) students explore what studying psychology at university is like.

For more information or to register, contact the outreach team via [email protected]. The event takes place at City Campus, GL1 1AW, Gloucester.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for an immersive Health and Social Care Taster Day at Oxstalls Campus. The event is designed to give students a practical feel for studying and working in the health and care field, with a welcoming introduction to university-level learning and campus life.

Participants will take part in three 45-minute workshops led by academic experts. Sessions cover areas such as nursing, paramedic science, radiography, social work and physiotherapy, giving students a chance to explore different pathways within the sector and ask questions about the courses and careers associated with them.

The day includes practical, simulation-based activities, so some sessions may involve medical learning tools such as manikins or models. Students should be comfortable with this style of hands-on experience before attending. Schools or students can register interest using the online form, and the university will then confirm places.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for a Marketing Taster Day at the Oxstalls Campus, designed to give Year 12 and Year 13 students an introduction to how marketing decisions are made.

During the day, academics will guide you through how human behaviour, social trends and target audiences influence marketing campaigns. Sessions will cover topics such as how culture, gender and peer influence shape decisions and how marketers use these insights to promote products and address social challenges.

You will also explore practical marketing skills including managing budgets, timelines and projects, and see how marketing combines creative thinking with planning and evaluation. The event runs 10:00-14:30 on dates in spring 2026 (dates TBC) and takes place at the Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester (GL2 9HW).

Tune Supply’s online "Dance the Tune" workshop with Nic Gareiss explores the musical potential of percussive step dance. Through imitation, idiomatic ornaments, and extended techniques for shoe sounds and textures, participants learn how to shape rhythm lines that echo melody and create rhythmic counterpoint, while developing listening, responsiveness, and sonic awareness.

The workshop is designed for dancers and interested instrumentalists of all levels. It is taught by ear and recorded for registered students, so you can join live or catch up later. Participants should wear comfortable smooth-soled shoes with a low or no heel to get the most from the session.

Hearing the Archive is an online Tune Supply workshop led by Cleek Schrey that explores how contemporary traditional musicians can learn from historic audio and digitized field recordings. The session focuses on listening deeply to archival sound, identifying what counts as musical information, and translating older styles into present-day playing.

Participants will take part in shared listening, close analysis of specific historic performances, and practical discussion of the technical, technological, and aesthetic challenges of working with archive recordings. The workshop is designed for players of all melody instruments and all levels, and it is presented in a way that welcomes both new and experienced participants.

Attendees receive a curated roadmap of historic performances, a resource guide for finding online traditional music archives, and a framework for turning style, tone, and inflection from old recordings into usable ideas in their own music-making. Registered students also receive the class recording after the session, so they can revisit the material later.

This online Tune Supply workshop focuses on building strong tune sets for traditional music performance and session playing. Participants will explore how to construct consonant sets by paying attention to keys, moods, and the movement from one tune to the next, including both seamless and more dramatic transitions.

The session draws on historic sets as a template, but it is also highly practical and participant-led: learners will work with family favourites and ideas shared in the Zoom room. The workshop is suitable for all melody instruments, and accompanying players may also find useful material for their own playing.

The class is taught by ear and is open to all levels. Registered students receive the recording after the workshop, so it can be useful both for live participation and later review.

This workshop looks at the music of Pádraig O’Keeffe through his manuscript notation and the slides and polkas that have come down through the Sliabh Luachra tradition. It introduces the ideas behind his notation methods and how his bowing directives shape the rhythmic personality of these tune types. Participants will learn a number of tunes from the manuscripts while also gaining context about one of the most influential Irish traditional musicians of the twentieth century. The class combines ear learning with sheet music, and the recording is made available to registered students after the workshop.

This conversational workshop explores the elements that make a beautiful Irish slow air, with an emphasis on listening, discussion, and practical application. Although the class is based around whistle playing, the ideas and techniques are framed so they can be adapted to any musical instrument. Class participation is encouraged throughout, with time for shared reflection and musical exploration. The workshop is taught by ear and includes a recording for registered students, so it can be enjoyed live or revisited later.

This online Tune Supply workshop explores how to build tasteful variations into traditional Irish flute and whistle playing. The session focuses on why tunes often change subtly from one repeat to the next, and how players can use chord structure, rhythmic shifts, and melodic ideas to create variation that still feels authentic and musical.

The workshop goes further into the instrument-specific details that shape variation on flute and whistle, including octave jumps, breathing placement, and characteristic notes such as the hard D and bent C natural. Participants will also look at how these ideas can be applied to specific well-known traditional tunes, making the material practical and directly usable in performance or session settings.

The class is suitable for flute and whistle players at all levels, and it is taught in a combination of ear learning and sheet music support. Registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop, so it is designed to work both for live attendance and for later viewing.