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Check in from 9.30am at our ºÚÁϳԹÏcampus, grab some refreshments and get ready for the day.

We'll meet at Eldon Building, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO1 2DJ.

Welcome! Here's your intro to the event and what's coming up, from a member of our University Executive Board at the ºÚÁϳԹÏ, including updates on Connected Degrees at Portsmouth, where your students can customise their university experience by choosing to get the benefits of a placement year when they’re ready.

Get up to date on the latest research into graduate salaries, skill requirements, hiring strategies and job prospects.

Find out what students are saying about the employment market, the support they receive from the university and how an optional work placement can impact graduate outcomes and academic performance. 

Short breather. Take stock of the morning then get ready for the next session.

Select your first of two subject activities when you save your place. Pick from:

• Animation, Music Technology, Creative Computing & Media Technologies
  Discover the diverse range of creative courses available to students and our exceptional facilities, including 3D workshops, VR labs, and music studios.
• Architecture
  Get an inside look at what it's like to study architecture and interior design at university. During the tour, you’ll visit our workshops, and explore the creative process, design techniques and portfolio creation.
• Criminology
  Join us for a tour of our crime scene and forensic laboratory facilities and listen to what makes our courses so special and inclusive; from Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Cyber and Economic Crime, and of course Forensic Investigation.
• Education Studies
  With a focus on broad professional pathways and integration of both human and technological innovation, discover how our courses prepare students for diverse careers in various education-related sectors, from teaching and leadership to youth work and early childhood education to marketing and EdTech innovation.
• Environment, Geography and Geosciences
  Explore Environment, Geography, and Geosciences courses and visit facilities like our electron microscopy units and environmental chemistry labs to learn about the practical applications of degrees and the exciting career paths for your students.
• Film and TV
  Come and meet our team as we explore an expanding portfolio of courses and resources in Film and Television. Courses include our Film Production/ TV Pathway, Post-Production, and Screenwriting.
• Health Courses & Degree Apprenticeship Routes
  Learn about Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practice, Radiography and Nursing, before touring our St Andrews Court Simulation Centre, where students refine their skills for the future. An introduction to Degree Apprenticeships in healthcare as an alternative route to eligibility for professional registration.
• Media and Journalism
  Discover how your students' love of film, TV, books and social media could inspire them to study these subjects at university by touring our teaching spaces, studios, and specialist facilities. 
• Modern Foreign Languages
  Discover how we prepare your students for careers in global industries, including business, translation, and marketing. Our focus on language proficiency, cultural understanding, and transferable skills ensures graduates are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving international job market.
• Robotics & AI
  A look at our brand new robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab with a demonstration of our cutting-edge equipment. You'll also get to see the exciting career paths that your students could explore with jobs in AI after graduating from one of our brand new undergraduate programmes. 

Please note: sessions are limited to 15 bookings per subject area. 

Fuel-up. Get ready for some delicious food (provided), with opportunities to network with others at the Conference.

Select your second subject activity when you save your place. You'll get to choose from:

• Biosciences
  Learn about the exciting Biosciences courses we offer. From Marine to Biochemistry come and learn about sustainability, the environment and genes and molecules. We will show your our key facilities and offer demos in some of the world-leading research we do.
• Business & Marketing
  Discover the dynamic relationship between AI and marketing, and the exciting career opportunities emerging for your students. You'll see how AI technologies are transforming marketing strategies and shaping the future of industries to give your students the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in evolving fields.
• Careers in the Space Industry
  Visit our mission incubator, where we are planning future space missions with leading industry partners. Help your students to launch their careers in the space industry from across subject areas including Physics and Astrophysics.
• Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR) Tour
  Explore our home of creative arts, media and technologies and see our Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality – the UK’s first integrated facility with a full suite of extended reality technologies.
• Drama
  Join our exciting team at White swan studios and explore our theatre spaces. Expect a joyful and informative insight into performing arts.
• English Literature
  Discover one of the most versatile degrees at university, and take a look at the project activities your students could undertake, including designing and managing an annual literary prize.
• Politics, International Development & International Relations
  You will explore our courses, the vital global issues that connect them - like environmental sustainability, migration, and global security - and the exciting career paths they unlock. Learn how these fields can empower a future career that makes a real difference.
• Sociology
  Members of our vibrant and dynamic sociology team will share the life-changing learning opportunities studying sociology can offer. We will share our passion for teaching and innovative approach to supporting students' employability skills; showcase some of the unique opportunities students have benefited from.
• Sport Science
  Learn about different courses offered in our Sport programmes, before visiting facilities like our ‘extreme’ laboratories, where you'll learn about the cutting-edge research and technologies that students use to enhance athletic performance.

Please note: sessions are limited to 15 bookings per subject area. 

Take a look at the latest updates from UCAS including:

• A guide to the new Personal Statement process for 2026
• Highlighting the UCAS Hub and application
• Guidance on how to discover, decide and apply for both full-time Undergraduate courses and Degree Apprenticeships all in one place

We'll ensure that you can help students to make the best possible choices for their future.

Event close. Pick up your teachers' resource pack on your way out..