Aimhigher West Midlands

A partnership of universities, schools and colleges working together to improve social mobility by widening participation in all forms of higher education.

[BristnallHallAcademy @BHallAcademy]

A group of our Y9 and 10 students enjoyed a fantastic day @AstonUniversity learning all about University life including the range of clubs and societies on offer alongside their studies. We are so grateful to @AimhigherWM for continuing to offer such rich experiences - thank you!

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

UniFest will also return next year for Year 10 students.
#UniFest2026 #AimhigherWM #studentoutreach #studentsuccess #unilife #school #year10

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

UniFest 2026 applications are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied!
Our team will now review applications and successful students will be notified 13 April.
Missed the deadline?
Explore other opportunities here:
👉 https://t.co/KsgEk0AmEc

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

🚨 @ YEAR 10 ... 24 HOURS LEFT
Applications for UniFest 2026 close tomorrow at midday.
Year 10 students can explore real university experiences in:
⚽ Sport
🔬 STEM
🚑 Healthcare
🧠 Criminology
💼 Business
Don’t miss out.
👉 Apply now online!
#UniFest2026 #year10 #unilife

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

🚨 4 days left to apply for UniFest 2026
Year 10 students can explore experiences in:
⚽ Sport
🔬 STEM
🚑 Healthcare
🧠 Criminology
💼 Business
⏳ Applications close Friday at midday
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/KsgEk0AmEc

#UniFest2026 #AimhigherWM #WideningParticipation #Year10

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

Care experienced learner?
H.E.4 ME helps Y7–13 explore uni & future options.
Next event: Y9–10 @WorcesterUni | 21 April https://t.co/pS2QNeGJYN

#CareExperienced #WideningParticipation #HigherEducation #studentsincare #studentlife #academia #year9 #year10

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

⏳ Final week to apply for UniFest 2026

Year 10 students can experience university life through events in:

⚽ Sport
🔬 STEM
🚑 Healthcare
🧠 Criminology
💼 Business
Applications close Friday 13 March
👉 https://t.co/KsgEk0AmEc
#UniFest2026 #AimhigherWM #year10 #studentlife

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

🎉 UNIFEST MONDAY IS COMING!
On 1st December, applications open for Unifest 2026 - free summer schools for year 10 students across the West Midlands.
Hands on experience, residential stays, and a taste of University life!
👉 Find out more at https://t.co/Gc2WcoRm63

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

🚨UniFest applications close today!

We've received hundreds of applications from schools across the West Midlands and we can't wait to offer places to your students.

✨Applications close at 5pm today!

Discover UniFest☀️https://t.co/DrRPjuMyVT

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

⏰The countdown is on!

There's only 1 week left to apply for UniFest. Year 10s have until Friday 21 March to submit their application for our fantastic, free summer schools.

✨We have 5 fantastic events on offer across the West Mids!

Find out more☀️https://t.co/DrRPjuMyVT

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

🚨2 weeks left to apply for UniFest!

⏰Year 10s have until Friday 21 March to submit their application for our fantastic, free UniFest summer schools.

✨Students will discover uni life, gain skills, make friends and have fun!

Find out more☀️https://t.co/DrRPjuN6Lr

[National Careers Week @CareersWeek]

With more than 350 NHS careers, narrowing it down is not always simple.

This is where the NHS ‘Find your career’ quiz comes in. Take 5 minutes of your day to answer 50 simple questions, and we’ll give you some roles for you to explore.

Search ‘Find your NHS career’/Visit https://t.co/J3pwVCXoO1

[NHS Health Careers @HealthCareersUK]

Today is NHS day of National Careers Week!

1.3 million people will also visit a GP surgery today, 35,000 people will call 999 and 44,000 people will attend A&E.

Can you be part of the team making a difference?

Search ‘NHS careers’ to find your role.

#NCW2025

[Become @BecomeCharity]

More than 1 in 5 children in care in England are placed over 20 miles from home – some as far as 500 miles. That's #GoneTooFar.
Children should be kept close to the people and places that matter to them 💜 Can you help us reach 10,000 signatures? https://t.co/vzao0rN3YQ

[BristnallHallAcademy @BHallAcademy]

A huge thank you to @AimhigherWM for organising a fantastic visit to @AstonUniversity and @MyBCU for a group of our Year 7 and 8 students focused on the links between attendance and higher education. #transforminglives

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

Join us 8 April for a fantastic campus experience day at @worcester_uni!🎓

We invite Year 9-10s with care experience to learn about life beyond school & the support on offer at uni. We'll also visit Lakeside Campus for some watersports!

Book places now✨https://t.co/iQncIpLYbS

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

✍️Applications are coming in thick & fast for UniFest!🎓

☀️UniFest is our free Year 10 summer school with 5 fantastic events taking place across the West Mids. Learners will discover uni life, gain skills, make friends, & have fun!

Discover UniFest✨https://t.co/DrRPjuMyVT

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

We can't to receive applications from your learners!✍️✨

[Bishop Challoner OLC @BC_OLC]

It’s UNIFEST time again and we’re so excited to share this wonderful opportunity with our Yr10 students @AimhigherWM @unibirmingham @AstonUniversity @UCBofficial @MyBCU #worcesteruni @BishopChalloner @BCCareersSmart

[Aimhigher West Midlands @AimhigherWM]

🌞Summer vibes incoming!🌞

UniFest 2025 is our free Year 10 summer school with 5 fantastic options at West Midlands universities.

Learners will discover uni life, gain skills, make friends, and have fun!

Discover UniFest➡️https://t.co/DrRPjuN6Lr

[King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy @BalaamWood]

Year 10 pupils also got to experience a narrative collage art session with Carl at The Barber Institute, which we all thoroughly enjoyed! The day was perfectly organised, thanks to the team at AimHigher! 🎓🎨 @BarberInstitute @unibirmingham @AimhigherWM