Lancaster on tour

Join us at one of our two regional Teacher and Advisor conferences in Nottingham and Reading. Ranked in the top 10 Complete University Guide 2025, Lancaster attracts students UK wide to study with us. We're going on tour to share why. Let’s talk Lancaster: colleges, faculties, courses and more.

A group of students in the sunshine walk across a wooden walkway surrounded by greenery
Book Nottingham May 2025
Book Reading May 2025

Everyone was so engaging and it was so interesting getting to know what sets Lancaster apart

A quote from Attendee of a 2024 Teacher & Advisor Conference

What to Expect

At Lancaster we are committed to working with and supporting teaching professionals across the UK. We are delighted to be hosting our annual Teacher and Advisor Conferences at Nottingham Crowne Plaza on 1st May 2025, and another on 13th May 2025 (venue to be confirmed).

So, what can you expect? These free events will help you to connect with other teachers and advisors and learn more about how to support your students with their applications to competitive universities like Lancaster.

The conferences will include talks and workshops to help you guide your students through their transition to HE, and gain further insight into Lancaster University. In 2024, our sessions included a UCAS Keynote on Personal Statements, a References Q&A Panel, and round tables on life and study at Lancaster with our expert faculty and admissions staff, and current undergraduate students.

Image of 2024 attendees at T&A conference

Event Programme

Thursday 1st May, Crowne Plaza Nottingham, 10-3:30pm

Tuesday 13th May, Reading (Venue to be Confirmed), 10-3:30pm

10am: Arrival

Networking and refreshments

10.20am: Welcome

Introduction to Lancaster, including a student sharing their journey from school to University

11:00- 11:15am: Refreshment break and networking

11:15am: Keynote Speaker – UCAS Update plus Q and A

A round up of key updates from UCAS, including personal statement reform

12.15pm-1:15pm Lunch and Networking  

1.15pm: Student Loans Update

Ahmar Ehsan is a Senior Education Practitioner and Student Finance expert. Ahmar works with key staff in a variety of educational settings to provide guidance on policy, application and adherence relating to learner eligibility and entitlement. Join this session to hear the latest updates relating to student finance so you feel confident in supporting your students into HE

2pm - Refreshment break and networking

14:15pm: Let’s Talk Lancaster

Representatives from Lancaster’s colleges and four faculties (Health and Medicine, Science and Technology, Arts and Social Sciences and the Management School) will be taking questions from teachers and advisors to provide more insight into departments and collegiate life at Lancaster.

15:15pm Plenary, Networking and Close

Refreshments available

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about the upcoming 2025 Teacher and Advisors' Conference or opportunities to work with Lancaster University's UK Student Recruitment Team, please get in touch.