Subject Taster Days
Bring your school, college, or sixth form to an immersive taster day at ARU. Explore career paths and spark a passion for further and higher education.
Bring your school, college, or sixth form to an immersive taster day at ARU. Explore career paths and spark a passion for further and higher education.
Gatsby Benchmark 7: Encounters with HE
Gatsby Benchmark 4:
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Understanding progression routes
Specially designed for schools and colleges, a campus Taster Day supports high‑quality careers education by giving students meaningful, first‑hand insight into a subject area. Engagement with academic staff, university students, learning environments and progression pathways helps students make informed and realistic choices, building confidence, motivation and readiness for successful progression into higher education. Group bookings are welcome and Taster Days are free to attend.
Our Subject Taster Days are aimed predominantly at mainstream schools/colleges.
Individuals can also book, but the booking must be completed by teachers or advisers from the school, college or sixth form, on behalf of an individual student.
A taster day at ARU is more than a visit – it’s a strategic, impactful step in preparing students for lifelong success.
Supports your priorities
Inspires and informs your students
Brings subjects to life
Supports personal development
Easy to organise
Support throughout
Imagine bringing your students to one of ARU’s vibrant campuses for a day filled with discovery and inspiration; a day that sparks a passion for further education, university and careers.
From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed by enthusiastic staff and students ready to guide you through a memorable day.
Interactive campus tours showcase the dynamic environment where our students thrive, with the chance to explore state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edge labs and creative studios.
You'll meet current ARU students – inspirational role models who will share their journeys. And you'll engage in interactive activities with our world-class academics, who will illuminate career paths and educational opportunities.
Before you leave, discover the extensive support services and exciting extracurricular activities we offer, ensuring a well-rounded university experience that’s both educational and fun.
Most subject taster days last approximately 4.5 hours. They're tailored to explore specific subjects in-depth, offering a unique blend of hands-on activity and immersive learning experience. Timings for each day may vary slightly and we'll share them with you after you book.
Here’s an example of what you can expect.
Follow the links below to see a selection of events we currently offer, along with booking details.
For more information or to arrange a personalised session please email [email protected].
