University Guide Brochures from UniTasterDays.com for Parents, Careers Colleagues and Teachers

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Here you will find details of two free and impartial brochures released by UniTasterDays to support parents, careers colleagues and teachers with all things university.

UniTasterDays.com Teachers' Guide to University Brochure

Produced by UniTasterDays.com in collaboration with HELOA, this comprehensive Teachers’ Guide is designed to help teachers and careers professionals build effective university links and deliver informed university guidance in secondary schools and colleges.

With contributions from over 60 education practitioners, including experts from universities and higher education institutions across the UK, the guide offers trusted insights and practical advice.

Explore topics including building university links, enhancing the student experience, organising university events, widening participation, and supporting university applications. Plus, gain access to essential student finance tips from Martin Lewis.

 UniTasterDays.com is a free resource to support schools with Gatsby Benchmark 7. It provides a comprehensive directory of online and on-campus pre- and post-16 university events through universities UK-wide – available to book by school groups and individual students.

• Use this resource to support the advice you provide to support students considering university.
• Access the support for Schools and College page to see all the ways UniTasterDays can support your university links – including support requesting university events, resources, and resources for your students too!

The UniTasterDays Parents' Guide to University 2025

The key higher education facts for parents and guardians. Featuring editorial from over 75 expert practitioners.

The Parents’ Guide to University 2025 is a free resource for schools and colleges to share with parents and carers, supporting them to guide their child through key higher education decisions.

It includes expert advice on whether university is the right choice, what subject to study, and where to study – with contributions from over 75 university representatives across the UK, as well as external experts including a university finance guide by Martin Lewis. The guide is also supported by HELOA, the UK’s professional association of university access advisers.

It is structured around key stages of the university journey, including researching options, attending events, applying, securing student finance, and preparing for university life.

This year’s edition includes new content to help families navigate rising costs, with practical advice on budgeting, securing financial support, managing money at university, and exploring more affordable study options.

The guide is completely free to download and can be shared directly with parents – no registration required.