Shrewsbury’s annual University and Gap Year Fair returns: Over 40 Institutions to attend

On Friday 14th February, Shrewsbury will host its annual University and Gap Year Fair, welcoming over 40 universities and gap year providers to the school's Alington Hall.   

The Fair provides an excellent opportunity for pupils and parents looking to life beyond school to talk directly to admissions officers and find out more about their courses and institutions.  Parents are very welcome to accompany their son or daughter, though it is not obligatory!   

The fair will run from 12.30pm to 3pm, with the Lower Sixth having a dedicated slot between 1.30 and 2.45pm to attend.   

The current list of exhibitors is: 

• Aberystwyth University                                                                                                   
• Bangor University 
• University of Bath 
• Bath Spa University                                                                                                        
• University of Birmingham                                                                                                
• Cardiff University                                                                                                           
• Cardiff Metropolitan University 
• University of Chester 
• University of Derby 
• University of Exeter 
• Falmouth University                                                                                                        
• Imperial College, London 
• Keele University 
• King’s College London                                                                                                     
• Lancaster University 
• University of Leeds 
• University of Liverpool 
• University of Manchester                                                                                                 
• Newcastle University 
• Northeastern University 
• University of Nottingham                                                                                                 
• Nottingham Trent University 
• Oxford Brookes University 
• University of Plymouth                                                                                                    
• Queen’s University Belfast 
• University of Reading 
• Royal Agricultural University                                                                                            
• University of Sheffield 
• University of Southampton 
• University of the Arts, London 
• University College London                                                                                                
• University of Warwick 
• University of Wolverhampton 
• Wrexham University  

International Universities & agents confirmed as attending: 

• The University Guys 
• IE University, Spain 

Gap Year and & alternative path providers confirmed as attending: 

• The Army 
• Royal Air Force 
• Royal Navy & Royal Marines 
• Art History Abroad                                                                                                          
• John Hall Venice 
• Orchards Cookery School 

Toby Percival

Head of Sixth Form and Higher Education