University of Derby Schools and Colleges Liaison events

The University of Derby Schools and Colleges Liaison (SCL) programme offers a mix of virtual and in-person events designed to support school and college students researching and applying to university. The programme includes taster days (including Working with Children and Young People taster days for Year 12 and 13), an apprenticeship-focused event for students leaving sixth form or college, an exhibition (UK University & Apprenticeship Search fair), an Open Day at Derby campus, and a staff conference on progression.

Upcoming scheduled events include single-day in-person sessions and multi-day Discover Derby activities. Example dates listed on the SCL events page include: Working with Children taster day (Thursday 13 November 2025, 09:30-15:00), National Apprenticeships Week event (Wednesday 11 February 2026, 09:30-14:30), UK University & Apprenticeship Search fair (Friday 17 April 2026, 09:30-15:00), Open Day (Friday 19 June 2026, 09:30-14:30), staff conference (Tuesday 30 June 2026, 09:30-16:00) and Discover Derby days (3 July 2026 to 14 July 2026).

Schools, colleges and staff can find full details, registration links and pre-recorded/live talks via the SCL main webpage on the University of Derby website.