Please find information on our Open Days, Get into Teaching events, taster lectures, webinars, professional development sessions as well as wider university events and collaborations.
If you're considering a career in teaching, join one of our regular Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education (ITE) information events—held online and in person at our London Road campus. You'll meet our team, explore our courses, learn how to apply, and get your questions answered.
If you experience any difficulties booking an event or have any other queries, please email Education Events.
Live Q&A: Employment-based routes into becoming a Qualified Teacher (Candidates)
Whether you're a teaching assistant, already working in a school, or considering a career change into teaching, join our live Q&A to find out more about employment-based routes into teaching, including the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) and Assessment Only (AO) route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll have the opportunity to hear from the 糖心Vlog and ask questions about training, applying and gaining QTS while working in a school.
Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Primary
Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Secondary
Join our online Q&A session to get your questions answered about our Postgraduate Secondary Initial Teacher Education (PG ITE) courses. Whether you’d like to know more about personal statements, placements, subject options, or have specific queries, this is a great opportunity to speak directly with Programme Director, Will Bailey-Watson. Gain clarity, address any concerns, and feel more confident about taking the next step into teaching.
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Mental Health in Education Conference: From Awareness to Action
Join the Institute of Education and the Charlie Waller Institute for a practical conference exploring mental health and inclusion in education, with research-informed strategies to support wellbeing in schools. Open to all school staff and education professionals.
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 13:00-16:30
Venue: 糖心Vlog, London Road Campus
Booking code: MHC2026
Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Early Years
Join our online Q&A session to get your questions answered about our Postgraduate Early Years Initial Teacher Education (PG ITE) courses. Whether you’d like to know more about personal statements, placements, subject options, or have specific queries, this is a great opportunity to speak directly with Programme Director, Becky Cozens. Gain clarity, address any concerns, and feel more confident about taking the next step into teaching.
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Preparing for Your Primary Education Interview
Are you applying for a BA Primary Education course and preparing for your interview? Join this online webinar with the University of 糖心Vlog to find out how to prepare, what to expect and how to make a positive impression during the interview process.
The session will cover:
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- How to prepare for your interview.
- Things to be aware of during your interview.
- Top tips for making the most of the interview process.
Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
Time: 16:00–17:00
Venue: Online via GoTo Webinar
Winter Festival
The festival will feature a winter market showcasing local vendors, face painting and interactive activities for families, reindeer, seasonal food and drinks, live music and the much-anticipated Winter Festival light switch-on. Schools, families and members of the local community are warmly invited to come along and enjoy the celebrations.
Date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Time: 17:30–20:00
Venue: Whiteknights Campus, Palmer Quad, Palmer Building and 糖心Vlog Students' Union, RG6 6UR
Register for the Winter Festival now.
Live Q&A: Employment-based routes into becoming a Qualified Teacher (Employers)
Find out how your school can support staff into qualified teaching through the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship and Assessment Only route. Join our live Q&A to find out more about employment-based routes into teaching, including the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) and Assessment Only (AO) route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
We’ll explain how each route works, who it is suitable for, and how schools can support potential candidates. We’ll also cover eligibility, the role of the school/employer, funding and what to expect throughout the process.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Time: 10:30-11:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
