Talks, visits and campus activities
We offer campus experiences, in‑school talks and online sessions designed to support your students as they explore their higher education options. Whether you're looking for a workshop, a campus visit or virtual delivery, our team can work with you to provide high-quality, informative and engaging opportunities for learners at every stage.
Campus visits and activities
You are very welcome to visit our Edgbaston campus throughout the year.
All visits are designed in partnership with teachers to meet learning objectives, safeguarding requirements and progression goals, and can be tailored for different year groups and subject interests.
Most campus visits blend academic insight, student experience and practical guidance. Our activities include:
- Campus experiences: Student-led tours, access to facilities (including accommodation, libraries and specialist spaces), and opportunities to experience university life
- Subject tasters and academic sessions: Interactive sessions and masterclasses delivered by University staff
- Application and progression support: Guidance on UCAS, finance and transitioning to university
- Student Ambassador Q&A: Opportunities for your students to speak directly with our undergraduates
- Discovery Days: Structured on-campus visits combining subject tasters, talks and interactive activities
These activities are listed on our events calendar when they are open for booking.
Request a bespoke visit
We can work with you to design a tailored programme to meet your group’s needs.
These can include specific subject focus, targeted year groups, widening participation activity and capacity and accessibility requirements.
To request a bespoke campus visit, please contact studentrecruitment@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Talks and workshops in your school, college or online
The right information and advice at the right time can be of great benefit to students faced with major decisions about their future. Our team delivers engaging talks and interactive workshops that support them during these key stages. All sessions can be adapted for different year groups and delivered in schools, colleges or online.
Available sessions
- Tips for the personal statement: Structuring and strengthening statements with practical examples
- Student Finance: Clear guidance on fees, loans, repayments and budgeting
- Introduction to higher education: What to expect from university study and course structures
- Why Birmingham: An overview of our strengths, opportunities and student experience
- Transition to university: Independent study, time management and preparing for university life
- Benefits of higher education: Academic, personal and professional advantages of going to university
- Why study at a Russell Group university: Understanding the value of research-intensive institutions
- Applying to competitive universities: Advice on preparing strong applications for selective courses
- Choosing courses and universities: Researching options and making informed decisions.
- Making the most of Open Days: Planning effective visits and asking the right questions
- Making the most of Year 12 (or Year 11): Building skills, experiences and confidence ahead of applications
- Student life: Societies, sports, wellbeing and living in Birmingham
- The value of studying an Arts or Humanities degree: Skills and career pathways
- The value of studying a non-vocational degree: How broad degrees prepare students for varied careers
Request a session or discuss your requirements with our team
Contact the team at studentrecruitment@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Cultural activities on campus
Visit our libraries
We welcome students for their A level study or project research, and teachers arranging training for students. Visits are pre-arranged.
Lapworth Museum of Geology
The Education Team at the Lapworth offer a fantastic range of targeted in museum and virtual sessions, activities and loan boxes.
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
We currently support secondary schools (KS3 and above) to visit our galleries for guided tours and self-guided visits.
Open Days
Book an Open DayProspective students and their families can also visit our campus on one of our Open Days, which are held several times a year.