These nationwide events give students the chance to explore a wide range of post-16 and post-18 options, helping to fulfill Gatsby Benchmark 7 by providing meaningful encounters with further and higher education. Whether it’s touring university campuses or diving into specialist sessions in fields like performing arts and graphic design, students gain invaluable exposure to real-life learning environments.
UCAS Discovery also supports Benchmark 2 (Learning from career and labour market information) and Benchmark 5 (Encounters with employers and employees) through live talks, interactive exhibits, and one-on-one advice from university reps and industry professionals.
The Discovery tour helps young people make informed, confident decisions about their futures.
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Autumn events announced
A great opportunity to bring your younger students to a Discovery event – packed with institutions from across the country, interactive talks, and resources from the UCAS team, along with a campus visit.
- Leicester – 8 October 2025, De Montfort University
- Twickenham – 14 October 2025, St Mary’s University
- York – 4 November 2025, York St John University
Create Your Future 2025: The Creative Career Showcase
Immerse your students in an interactive, action-packed event celebrating creative careers - from art and design to journalism, music, drama, fashion, and more.
- London 6 – 7 October
- Manchester 11 – 12 November
