Outreach officer, Katie, delivering a workshop in a Lincoln school.
Outreach officer, Katie, delivering a workshop in a Lincoln school.

In Your Region

There are a range of events, activities, and programmes run by Oxford in the East Midlands region. 

Schools Access Programme | Regional Outreach Networks | UCAS Exhibitions

Schools Access Programme

Who for: Students (Y7-13), Teachers, Parents/Carers

When: Year-round

As part of our outreach work, we offer presentations and workshops that can be delivered in your school.  

We offer a variety of talks for Y7-13s including:

  • Introduction to University and Oxford (KS3)
  • Introduction to Oxford (Y10-12)
  • Oxford Admissions Workshop (Y12-13)
  • Teachers Oxford/ Admissions Workshop 
  • Parent/Carer Oxford/Admissions Talk

If you are a teacher looking to book an event in your school, then please begin by selecting your local authority: 

A talk in a school.

Regional Outreach Networks

Who for: Students (Y7-13), Teachers

When: Year-round

Across the East Midlands, there are a number of organisations who work with local universities to deliver outreach programmes to a variety of age groups. These local initiatives are intended to provide opportunities for under-represented groups in their target area with helpful events and additional support about higher education. 

You can find out more about the organisations in your area and how you can get involved: 

  • DANCOP- Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire  
  • Pathways - Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland 
  • Reach - Leicester and Leicestershire 
  • LincHigher - Lincolnshire 

We would encourage you to get involved with the opportunities they provide.

Prospective students visiting St Edmund Hall.

UCAS Exhibitions 

Who for: Students (Y10-13), Parents/Carers

When: Year-round

UCAS exhibitions enable you to meet university representatives and industry professionals. This will allow you to find out about a wide range universities and courses. You can also pick up copies of prospectuses and attends talks about student finance.

Find out where the next UCAS exhibition near you is and make sure to come and speak to us at the Oxford University stand: UCAS exhibitions