University of Gloucestershire

Find out more about the University of Gloucestershire

Find out about geography at the University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:

Ambassador Programme

Student ambassadors are current students who are employed by the University to support a range of events, sharing their experience and knowledge of life at UoG.

Ambassadors have many different responsibilities, including running campus tours, supporting open days and campus visits, presenting in schools, and attending higher education fairs around the country.

Visits to and from schools

University of Gloucestershire invites schools and colleges to the geography department for a day in the life of a University Student. Students will be welcomed bytheir Outreach team, before taking part in interactive taster sessions, a tour of the Campus and a Student Q&A. Their interactive taster sessions are also available to be delivered in-school/college accompanied by a ‘Why Study Geography’ talk. They also offer support with travel funding. Find out more

Current taster sessions available (A-Level or equivalent)

Solving Climate Change?
Integrating GIS into your Geography NEA
Literature searching for your Geography NEA
Ice Cores, Volcanics & Mud: the Science of Climate Change
Responses to Refugee Challenges
Crisis Gaming

Generic University Information

University of Gloucestershire’s Outreach Team also organises a range of activities and events for students primarily in years 12 and 13 (or equivalent). The aim of these activities is to inspire and raise awareness of higher education, supporting students to make informed decisions about their future.

All activities and events are free of charge, and funding is available to support the cost of travel to our campuses. Find out more

Summer Residential

Meet other students from across the country, live and sleep on-site in halls of residence, try subject tasters in their industry-standard facilities, take part in social activities, and speak to their current students about life at UoG. A travel bursary of up to £50 is available to help with the cost of transport to and from the University.

Open days

Find out more about open day dates

Scholarships, funding and opportunities

UoG also offer a range of fee waivers, scholarships, bursaries and awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Depending on your course or status, you may be eligible for additional funding. Find out more

Teacher CPD and resources

Teachers and Advisers CPD and Networking event

An afternoon of sector updates, networking and staff development for higher education advisers.

Take a tour of our facilities
Try your hand at mini subject taster sessions with academic staff
Network with other teachers and advisers
Find out about the latest outreach opportunities for your students at UoG
Festive lunch and freebies provided. Register your interest via email