Book your place on an online information and advice event

Thinking about university? Join our online talks and Q+A sessions to get practical advice on the application process and answers to your questions.

All sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams. Select a session below to book your place. If you're joining on a mobile device, you may need to download the Teams app if you are joining on your phone, from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

For additional support our Guide to University provides Year 12, Year 13 and Access to HE students with a range of online resources to help you explore your options and apply with confidence.

If you have any questions, please contact the Outreach team on outreach@brighton.ac.uk.

Find out more about our work with schools and colleges

Making the right choice for your young person

21 October 2026
Wednesday
12.30–1.30pm
Online

Supporting a young person considering university? Join our informative session for parents and carers to learn about choosing the right course and university, key application deadlines, and the UCAS process. We’ll also cover what universities look for in applications and provide practical advice on writing a strong personal statement that helps students showcase their strengths.

CPR training at Brighton and Susses Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) admission talks

From 3 November 2026 to 12 November 2026
5–6.30pm
Online

BSMS are offering four online talks covering the medicine admissions process in November. All talks are delivered online via Zoom at 5pm-6.30pm. The sessions are: Getting into medicine – 3 November; Preparing for a medical school interview – 3 November; Student life talk – 10 November; Journey through the NHS – 12 November

Creating an online application portfolio talk and Q+A

1 December 2026
Tuesday
5–6pm
Online

If you are interested in art, design and architecture courses, join us to find out how to create a portfolio that will get you noticed and set you apart from other applicants. You’ll have the chance to view example portfolios by our students and hear tips and advice from our academics on how to prepare your portfolio and what you should include.

paramedic students putting a mannequin on a trolley

Healthcare interview preparation talk and Q+A

7 January 2027
Thursday
5–6pm
Online

Join us for a live talk from one of our health admissions tutors to learn about how healthcare interviews work, and how you can best prepare for a healthcare related university interview. Our staff and current students will be available to answer your questions and share their experiences.

Pharmacy interview preparation talk and Q+A

14 January 2027
Thursday
5–6pm
Online

Thinking about studying pharmacy? Hear directly from our pharmacy admissions tutor about what to expect at a pharmacy interview and practical ways to prepare. You'll also have the chance to chat with current students, who will share their insights and answer your questions.

Creating an online application portfolio talk and Q+A

28 January 2027
Thursday
5–6pm
Online

University graduation hats on piles of physical money

A guide to student funding and finance for parent/carers

10 March 2027
Wednesday
12.30–1.30pm
Online

Find out how university funding works, including tuition fees, maintenance loans and financial support. You’ll also hear from our student ambassadors on topics such as part-time work opportunities which can help students gain experience and earn while they study.

A lecturer and student having a one-to-one teaching session

Student funding and finance talk and Q+A

18 March 2027
Thursday
5–6pm
Online

Join us for a live presentation on all aspects of UK student funding and finance. This session will cover an overview of student finance, including tuition fees, maintenance loans, and grants available to help fund your education at Brighton. You’ll also hear from our student ambassadors on topics such as part-time work opportunities which can help you gain experience and earn while you study.

Clearing talk and Q+A for parents and carers

10 August 2027
Tuesday
5.30–6.30pm
Online

University Clearing is part of the UCAS application process. Whether your young person has changed their mind about what or where they want to study, didn’t get the grades they hoped to get, don’t have any offers, or haven’t applied yet, they can secure a university place through Clearing. Have your questions answered by staff and student ambassadors at our live talk and Q+A on Clearing at the University of Brighton.