Students

Explore higher education and how it could help you reach your future goals.

Teachers & Advisers

Find information, activity and resources to support higher education progression in your school or college.

Parents & Carers

Find information about the options in education that your child could access, and how to support them in making an informed choice.

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Outreach North East

We aim to support young people to make informed choices about their futures. We provide impartial information about higher education to students, parents and carers, and teachers and advisers to encourage progression to higher education and careers.

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Student Space

Joining our Student Space will give you access to exclusive content and activities to help you think about your future and take steps to achieve your goals. Register and access content to begin collecting your digital badges!

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Supporting Resources

Find a range of resources and information about higher education and making an informed decision.

Talking Futures – Signposting Resources

This resource informs staff about where they can send parents to get information about different pathways and could be housed on your staff intranet for easy access.

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UniTasterDays Teachers’ Guide to University 2026

The Teachers’ Guide to University 2026 helps teachers, careers advisers, and other school staff to support students to make an informed choice about university. It includes articles on topics such as researching options, attending events, financing studies, applying, and preparing for university life, with contributions provided by university representatives from across the UK

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Virtual Work Experience – UCAS and Springpod

Take a look at this directory of virtual work experience programmes in a range of different sectors so that you can explore your future options from wherever you are!

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Universities & Colleges

The North East has a number of institutions offering a range of further and higher education options.

To find out more about institutions, find a provider local to you, and access contact details for all institutions visit our interactive map.

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Explore Higher Education

Find information on a range of higher education related topics such as the options available, the application process, financial support, and transition, by visiting our knowledge base.