Dates and venues
Training runs regularly throughout the year at UCAS HQ and selected university venues:
North of England
University of Sunderland - Monday 2 February 2026
Venue
University of Sunderland
Reg Vardy Centre
St Peters' Way
Monkwearmouth
Sunderland
SR6 0DD
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Directions
By car
- Sir Tom Cowie Campus (at St Peter's): Use postcode SR6 0DD.
By metro/train
The nearest Metro stop varies depending on your destination – here are our locations and the nearest Metro station: Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s, Panns Bank and Scotia Quay: St Peter’s
All Metro stations have cycle storage there or somewhere close by. If you want to make cycling part of your journey you can leave your bike securely locked to one of the cycle racks, Streetpods or in a smart cycle locker and continue with your journey by Metro.
Sunderland Station has connections to a range of major cities, including London, York, and Newcastle. The station is located in the town centre, and you can hop on the Metro from there. You can connect to international rail services at London.
University metro station is a five-minute walk from City Campus while Park Lane bus station is a 10-minute walk away (or a couple of minutes on the Metro).
By bus
Sunderland Coach Station is located at the Park Lane Interchange which is a 5-minute walk away from City Campus and a 20 minute walk or short metro/bus journey away from St Peter's Campus.
Teesside University - Tuesday 9 June 2026
Venue
Teesside University
Centuria Building
Southfield Rd
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BX
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Directions
By car
Middlesbrough is linked to the national road network by the A1(M), the A19 and the A66 dual carriageways. Follow signs to the town centre - the University is signposted from there.
Middlesbrough town centre
The A19 passes within one mile of Middlesbrough. The University's main entrance and reception is at the intersection of Linthorpe Road and Southfield Road. Unless otherwise advised you should report to reception.
Note unless advised otherwise there is no available parking on the University Campus. Town centre car parks are nearby.
By train
Middlesbrough is 30 minutes from Darlington Station which operates direct services to London and Edinburgh. The TransPennine Express runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester Airport and Liverpool.
By bus
A National Express coach service operates to and from Middlesbrough Bus Station.
By air
Teesside International Airport is 13 miles away. It has flight connections to many British and European airports.
Wales
Bangor University - Wednesday 4 February 2026
Venue
Bangor University
PL2, Level 2, Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre
Deiniol Road
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2TQ
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Directions
University of South Wales - Wednesday 10 June 2026
Venue
University of South Wales
Newport Campus
Usk Way
Newport
NP20 2BP
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Directions
By Car
Newport is only two hours away from London via the M4, while other motorways and dual carriageways connect Newport with the North, Midlands, South East and South West England and West Wales.
There are a number of multi-storey car parks situated around the City Campus and the Kingsway car park is opposite.
The postcode is NP20 2BP.
By train
If travelling by rail, the City Campus is approximately 5 – 10 minutes walk away from the train station.
There are excellent Intercity services to Newport from all major cities. London is one hour and forty minutes away and Birmingham two hours by high speed trains which operate hourly.
For those travelling to the City Campus by foot directions are available which takes approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
By bus
Newport is served by regular National Express Coaches from London, West Wales, the North, Midlands and South West England.
There is also a direct service from Heathrow, Gatwick and Bristol Airports.
By air
Cardiff International Airport is 27 miles from the campus and is serviced by regular bus and rail links.
London’s Heathrow airport is about two-and-a-half hour drive away and there is also an airport at Bristol.
South of England
UCAS Rosehill - various dates
Venue
UCAS Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
GL52 3LZ
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Dates
Tuesday 11 November 2026
Thursday 5 March 2026
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Thursday 18 June 2026
Directions
UCAS Headquarters - Rosehill, is easy to find. Follow signs to Cheltenham, Racecourse Park and Ride, or signs to Evesham A435.
From the south M5
- Exit the M5 motorway at junction 11
- Take the third exit for Cheltenham (A40)
- Continue straight over the first roundabout (LeonardoHotel). Keep GCHQ on your left
- Turn left at the second roundabout (signposted A4013)
- Continue along Princess Elizabeth Way, past Gloscat, bearing right at Coronation Square. Turn left, passing Pates Grammar School on your left
- At the next roundabout, continue straight over, past McDonalds (second exit signposted Bishops Cleeve, Southam)
- ** Continue straight over two mini roundabouts (signposted Evesham A435) on to Wymans Lane with Simply Gym on the right
- After the pedestrian crossing take the next right into Swindon Lane
- Continue over the level crossing and straight over the mini roundabout
- At the next mini roundabout continue straight over
- At the Racecourse roundabout take the third exit signposted Prestbury, on to New Barn Lane
- The Park and Ride car park is situated on your left, immediately opposite Rosehill
From the north M5
- Exit the M5 motorway at junction 10 (signposted Cheltenham) to join A4019
- Continue along Tewkesbury Road through three sets of traffic lights (Sainsbury’s on your left) and pedestrian crossing
- At the first roundabout turn left into Kingsditch Lane (signposted Bishops Cleeve, Southam) past McDonalds on the left
- Continue from ** above
From the M40 Oxford
- Follow signs to A40 Cheltenham
- After ‘Welcome to Cheltenham’ sign travel approximately one mile through Charlton Kings
- Continue through the traffic lights along London Road, with the church on your left
- At the next set of traffic lights, turn right into Hales Road B4075 (signposted Prestbury)
- After GCHQ, continue on to Priors Road
- At the junction turn right into Prestbury Road
- At the double mini roundabout, turn left into Tatchley Lane
- Continue on to New Barn Lane (signposted Racecourse)
- Pass the university on your left and continue towards the roundabout. Rosehill is located on your left directly opposite the Racecourse
- The Park and Ride car park is situated on your right, directly opposite Rosehill
Parking
A (Cheltenham Racecourse) Park and Ride car park is situated directly opposite UCAS Headquarters.
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By rail
The nearest rail station is: Cheltenham Spa located in the town centre, approximately 15 minutes by taxi.
By bus
The nearest bus station is: Cheltenham. A park and ride service is available from town to the racecourse directly opposite UCAS.
By air
- Bristol Airport: 60-75 minutes by car.
- Birmingham Airport: Situated to the east of Birmingham, on the M42, approximately 60-75 minutes by car.
Agenda
| Date/Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Meet your hosts, the UCAS Team, and connect with fellow delegates attending the training session. |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Introduction Meet your hosts, the UCAS Team, and connect with fellow delegates attending the training session. |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | The importance of discovery We’ll provide guidance on helping students make informed final choices, using the UCAS Hub alongside the latest trends and insights from UCAS. |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Supporting the personal statement An opportunity to explore the purpose and structure of a UCAS Personal Statement. We’ll discuss effective strategies for supporting students in writing their statements, ensuring you leave with practical tools to help them plan, draft, and refine their work. |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Refreshment break |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | An in-depth look at the UCAS Application journey A step-by-step guide to navigating the undergraduate application process, covering key dates, stages, enabling you to effectively monitor and support student applications on the adviser portal. |
| 12:30 - 13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 - 14:00 | Understanding the reference We’ll explore the fundamentals of writing UCAS references, covering their purpose, structure, and best practices. Alongside this, we’ll discuss the role of predicted grades, and their impact on applications. With practical tips, examples, and discussion, you’ll build confidence in writing references and providing accurate, supportive predicted grades. |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Refreshment break |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Beyond the Application: Guiding Students Through Decisions, Extra, and Clearing A deep dive into what happens after submitting a UCAS application. We'll explore key decision points, from responding to offers to choosing firm and insurance options. You'll also gain insight into UCAS Extra, Confirmation, and Clearing—ensuring you're equipped to guide students confidently through every stage of the process. |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Your personal action plan Time to translate a day of action into practical strategies for you to takeaway and implement in your school or college; and make sure all your questions have been answered. |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Wrap-up and campus insights |