Progression Talks and Workshops

The University of Surrey can provide professional public speakers and facilitators to address both students and parents, at presentations or workshop and training style sessions on a full range of areas relating to HE.

There is no charge for these services, and staff are available both inside and outside of office hours - so there's no problem if it's an evening or weekend event.

Whilst many of our presentations are information based our workshops have a naturally interactive nature, however whilst we obviously cannot accommodate an unlimited number of students for the workshops, we try to cater for most needs. Running multiple breakout groups and/or school staff acting as additional facilitators have sometimes been utilised with large groups for example. If you are interested in this type of session we would be happy to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are able to run sessions on the following subjects, or a combination or subjects depending on your students needs, we can view our recommended progression timeline here to help you schedule the optimum time for these sessions.

Introduction to higher education - What is it all about and the choices that lie ahead

Student Life - preparing for the transition from School to University and making the most of your time at University.

Choosing a course and University - Everything you need to consider to make the right choice.

Making the most of HE conventions/open days - How not to end up with loaded up with prospectus destined for the bin!

Studying local - The pros and cons of living at home during Univesity.

Student Finance (talk or workshop) - All about fees, financial support and budgeting.

UCAS application process - Writing a personal statement, what do admissions tutors look for?

Personal Statement Workshop - Getting started on the personal statement.

Subject specific - Aspirational subject talks using speakers from our academic schools.