Under the Aimhigher initiative here at Aston University, we are able to offer a variety of on campus activities and events to schools and colleges for years 9 to 13 students.
We provide a full range of presentations/workshops for all year groups, including: ‘Applying to University, the UCAS system’, guidance on writing Personal Statements; the financial implications of attending University, ‘Student Life’ and the ‘Student Experience’ which is aimed at younger students.
In addition to these presentations, we offer a full range of activities on campus for students of all age groups, including: ‘University Visit Days’, ‘Subject Taster Days’ and ‘Raising aspirations and team building activities’. The activity days are very flexible and programmes are catered to meet individual schools' and colleges' specific requirements.
Activities delivered on Campus include:
- University Visit Days for year’s 9-13 students
- Subject specific University Visit Days (including lectures and practical demonstrations)
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Masterclasses (various subjects offered)
- Subject Taster Days (i.e. Business, Computing, Languages and Sciences)
- Team Building Activities and workshops which develop Key Skills
- Teachers and Advisors Days
- Parents’ Higher Education Advice Evening
- Collaborative visits with other local universities
- Revision Conferences
- Vocational Conferences
- Campus Tours
You will find examples of programmes we can offer for schools in the download documents section at the bottom of this page.
You will find examples of various programmes we can offer in the download documents section at the bottom of this page however we are always happy to tailor programmes and activities to the requirements of the school or college.
If you would like to book a visit to Aston University, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing us at: aimhigher@aston.ac.uk
We would ask that you include the following information in your email:
- What age/year group you would like to bring for the visit
- Approximately the number of students and staff that will be attending
- What type of programme you would like to follow (i.e. an academic day or an aspirational day, see examples below)
- Your preferred arrival/departure times
- A range of preferred dates you would like to attend.
Once we receive your email a member of SCL staff will contact you to confirm whether we will be able to accommodate your visit and what you will need to do next.
If you have already booked a visit with us the additional information and documents you will require prior to the visit are in the sections below.
At least one week prior to your visit taking place your SCL coordinator will require the following information from you:
- A signed copy of the risk assessment (see below) confirming you are happy that we have covered all necessary issues
- Signed copies of the School/College Staff and Student Codes of Conduct (see below)
- Confirmation of the number of students and staff attending
- Any specific dietary and special needs requirements (e.g. predominantly halal requirement or wheelchair access)
This information can be sent via post to: Schools and Colleges Liaison, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET
Via email to: aimhigher@aston.ac.uk or via fax to: 0121 204 4783.
In all correspondence please indicate the date of your visit, which school/college you are from and the name of your SCL Coordinator.
All Aston University Staff, Student Ambassadors and any external staff involved with SCL events will have received, read and signed a code of conduct agreeing to adhere to the guidelines of the Aston University SCL Child Protection Policy. All SCL Staff have CRB checks in place and there is also an appointed Departmental Child Protection Officer. If you have any queries about the SCL Child Protection Policy, please contact the member of SCL staff coordinating your event.
SCL has a generic risk assessment in place for all of its Aimhigher and G&T events taking place on campus. You can find a copy of the risk assessment in the download documents section at the bottom of this page.
We would ask that any institution visiting the campus as part of an organised Aimhigher event coordinated by SCL, should read, sign and return the risk assessment to the relevant SCL member of staff coordinating your event at least one week prior to the event taking place. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that you are satisfied that all issues have been covered within the risk assessment. If there is anything that you feel has been omitted from the risk assessment please do not hesitate to contact your SCL coordinator and we can work to resolve the issue. Any further information related to the visit will be given to accompanying school staff on the day of the event.
SCL has a generic set of guidelines in place that we expect all visiting staff and students to adhere to. You can find copies of the School/College Staff Code of Conduct and Student Code of Conduct for Campus Visits in the download documents section at the bottom of this page.
We would ask that any institution visiting the campus as part of an organised Aimhigher event coordinated by SCL, should read, sign and return both codes of conduct to the relevant SCL member of staff coordinating your event at least one week prior to the event taking place. By signing and returning the two codes of conduct you are confirming that:
- All school/college staff accompanying students on their visit to Aston University have read and agree to adhere to the guidelines set out in the School/College Staff Code of Conduct;
- All students attending the visit have been made aware of the guidelines set out in the Student Code of Conduct for Campus Visits;
- All school/college staff accompanying students on their visit to Aston University are aware of what is expected of their students while visiting the Aston University campus;
- All school/college staff accompanying students on their visit to Aston University will help to ensure that visiting students adhere to the guidelines set out in the Student Code of Conduct for Campus Visits;
Please note that your visit cannot take place until both codes of conduct have been signed and returned to your SCL coordinator.
If you have any concerns or queries regarding either the School/College Staff Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Conduct for Campus Visits please do not hesitate to contact your SCL coordinator and we can work to resolve the issue.
SCL will endeavour to meet all specific requirements for any event that they organise. If your students have any specific dietary and/or special needs requirements please do not hesitate to contact your SCL coordinator to discuss what we may be able to provide.
You can find directions to the University, including public transport options, here.
Please note: Aston Street is no longer accessible as a through-road. Coaches will still be able to enter Aston Street via the James Watt Queensway entrance but will need to pull in at the mini-roundabout to drop off the students and then turn back around towards the James Watt Queensway.
Please also be aware that due to building works at Aston University, parking on Campus is now very limited for visitors. If you are arriving by mini-bus we recommend that you park at Millennium Point/Think Tank car park.
A map of the campus and details of car parking can be found here.
If you would like any further information regarding SCL activities or any of the documents discussed above, please do not hesitate to contact the SCL office on (0121) 204 4771 or alternatively by email at aimhigher@aston.ac.uk
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