Pre-16 activities

We believe in fair access to education, and our focus is on working with underrepresented groups across the region.

Our programme of activities for Years 7 -11 gets students thinking about going to university, choosing GCSEs that will help their future, and working on skills for education and employment. In short, we are getting them to think big, raise their aspirations and focus on their future.

Aspire to Aston

The Aspire to Aston programme offers a range of workshops and activities for Year 9 to Year 11 pupils. These workshops aim to increase pre-16 GCSE attainment grades and develop participating pupils' academic soft skills, such as study and revision skills, to support them in their academic and professional journeys. The programme also aims to increase pupils' knowledge of HE, to normalise the idea of going to HE and to encourage pupils to start thinking about their future goals.

Inclusivity Statement

Aston University welcomes everyone to our campus and would like to support visitors with any additional support or accessibility needs so that they can enjoy their visit fully. Please let us know as soon as possible if anyone in your booking to any of our events, requires additional support so we can ensure that where possible, the event and activities are accessible for everyone attending. Things to let us know about before your visit:

  • Any physical or mental health conditions and/or learning differences and the support you need to attend the event.
  • If catering is provided at the event, any dietary requirements the team need to be aware of.
  • If catering is provided at the event, any allergies the team need to be aware of.
  • Any medical information that the team need to be aware of.
  • Any additional requirements (for example prayer time and quiet spaces) that the team need to be aware of.

Please note, the team will try and accommodate/make reasonable adjustments to activities to support these requests where possible, but this may not always be feasible due to the restrains of the event.

Find out more about the additional needs and accessibility support Aston provides to our prospective and current students.

General advice, guidance, and information

General advice

We can deliver various talks and workshops to students at your school. To enquire about our availability, or if you would like a bespoke presentation, please email the Student Recruitment and Outreach team.

Campus Experience Days 

We won't be offering Campus Visits to KS3 and KS4 students in 2025-2026.

Introduction to university for Years 7-9

This interactive talk gives a detailed introduction to higher education including the range of courses on offer, the different types of universities, university life, and the benefits of going to university.

GCSEs and beyond for Years 7-9

This workshop covers the importance of GCSEs, how to choose their GCSE options (if applicable), and the specific skills they will develop in their educational journey. 

Future pathways for Year 9-11

This workshop covers the importance of GCSEs, future careers pathways, and how to set measurable goals towards their post-16 educational journeys. 

If you would like a copy of our code of conduct, risk assessment, or safeguarding policy, please email the Student Recruitment and Outreach team.

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Activities for post-16 students

Activities for post-16 students

Aston University’s post-16 programme provides sixth form and college students, as well as offering fantastic opportunities for students to discover more about studying a particular subject at university.
Resources for teachers, advisers, parents and guardians

Resources for teachers, advisers, parents and guardians

We organise a range of events for both teachers and parents that run throughout the year.
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