Advancing Access

Russell Group Teachers and Advisers Conferences 2024

All 24 Russell Group universities join together for two one-day conferences for KS4 & KS5 Teachers and Careers Advisers.

Join us on Thursday 6th June at University of Warwick, or on Friday 7th June at Durham University.

Featuring: keynote delivered by UCAS, CPD workshops presented by the Russell Group, networking opportunities, and lunch and refreshments included.

Find out more and book your free place now:

Advancing Access provides a variety of CPD resources, online events and offline conferences for teachers and advisers to help them support students’ progression to Russell Group universities. We can deliver free CPD sessions in your school or college. Our information, advice and guidance - developed by our partnership of 24 Russell Group universities - will help you to support young people making their key stage 4, key stage 5 and university choices.

CPD resources

CPD resources

Free CPD resources for teachers and advisers in the form of both downloadable PDFs and self-directed learning modules. Topics including university admissions, UCAS reference writing and post-16 study options.

Events and conferences

Events and conferences

We host online Virtual Conferences for you to hear first-hand from university staff and ask questions about a range of topics. We also deliver conferences at schools and colleges and maintain a directory of CPD events available at Russell Group universities.

Book a CPD session for your school/college

Book a CPD session for your school/college

We deliver free CPD sessions at schools and colleges across the country. We tailor sessions to your needs and cover topics such as personal statements, references, qualification and subject choices and supporting students with interviews and admissions tests.

Advancing Access channel View all case study films

Advancing Access case study films feature current students and recent graduates from one of our university partners describing their journey to university and employment. Our films are provided as a resource for teachers and advisers to use with their learners.