The Leeds Trinity University Inspire Programme has been supporting teachers, advisers and students for many years and helps you to meet key Gatsby Benchmarks.

This programme of presentations, workshops and activities is designed to inspire students to progress and succeed in higher education.

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Engagement activities

Explore our engagement activities below and read more about each event. Get in touch to discuss your needs or to book.

Year 12 / First year college

Subject Focus Days (Year 12)
December / June
Post 16 presentations
Throughout
Post 16 Summer School
July

Year 13 / Second year College

Subject Focus Days (Year 13)
December only
Post 16 presentations
Throughout
Personal Statement Feedback Service
Throughout

Pre-16

Year 10 HE Exploration Days
May
Student life presentations
Throughout
Mock interview support
Throughout

Teachers and Advisers

Information, Advice and Guidance sessions
July


Contact us by email to discuss or book: SROhello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Subject Focus Days

Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 5, 7

What is a Subject Focus Day?

Subject Focus Days take place twice a year, in December and June. They're designed to provide Year 12/13 and first and second year college students with an experience of what it would be like to study specific subjects at Leeds Trinity University and gain exposure to careers in the wider industry.

Why bring a group of students to a Subject Focus Day?

  • Simple booking system – we take care of all aspects of your booking.
  • We will cover the costs of travel to and from our campus for all guests.
  • Inspire your students in specific subject areas and career pathways.
  • Make contacts with university staff for future engagement.

What to expect on the day

  • At our Main Campus, the day takes place from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
  • At our City Campus, the day takes place from 11am until 2.30pm.
  • Campus Tours delivered by our Student Ambassadors.
  • Subject activity, led by our lecturers. A chance for students to ask questions and find out what to expect if they studied this area at university.
  • Activities led by our Student Ambassadors to assess your student’s readiness for Higher Education.
  • Next steps presentations, including information about UCAS and Student Finance.

December 2025 Subject Focus Days

The December Subject Focus Days are aimed at Year 12 and first year college students and Year 13 and second year college students who are undecided about university or their course. Please see below for the schedule of our December 2025 Subject Focus Days.

Date Subject Focus Day Subjects involved Campus
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Computing and Creative Industries - Digital Media Production and Film
- English and Creative Writing
- Games Design
- Journalism
- Photography		 Main Campus, Horsforth
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Computing and Creative Industries - Computer Science Leeds City Campus
Thursday 4th December 2025 Social Sciences - Psychology Main Campus, Horsforth
Thursday 4th December 2025 Social Sciences - Criminology and Policing Leeds City Campus
Tuesday 9th December 2025 Business and Law - Business
- Law		 Leeds City Campus
Thursday 11th December 2025 Education and Childhood - Children, Young People and Families
- Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
- Primary Education		 Main Campus, Horsforth
Friday 12th December 2025 Health and Life Sciences - Biomedical Science
- Health and Social Care
- Nursing		 Main Campus, Horsforth

June 2026 Subject Focus Days

The June Subject Focus Days are aimed at Year 12 and first year college students. Please see below for the schedule of our June 2026 Subject Focus Days.

Date Subject Focus Day Subjects involved Campus
Monday 8th June 2026 Computing and Creative Industries - Digital Media Production and Film
- English and Creative Writing
- Games Design
- Journalism
- Photography		 Main Campus, Horsforth
Monday 8th June 2026 Computing and Creative Industries - Computer Science Leeds City Campus
Tuesday 9th June 2026 Social Sciences - Psychology Main Campus, Horsforth
Tuesday 9th June 2026 Social Sciences - Criminology and Policing Leeds City Campus
Monday 15th June 2026 Business and Law - Business
- Law		 Leeds City Campus
Tuesday 16th June 2026 Health and Life Sciences - Biomedical Science
- Health and Social Care
- Nursing
- Sport		 Main Campus, Horsforth
Monday 22nd June 2026 Education and Childhood - Children, Young People and Families
- Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
- Primary Education		 Main Campus, Horsforth

How to book

Bookings are open now for our December Subject Focus Days and will open shortly for our June 2026 Subject Focus Days. To book, or register an interest in our Subject Focus Days, please contact your Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer or email SROHello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Post-16 Presentations at your school or college

Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 7, 8

We can deliver presentations at your school or college, or online covering the following topics:

  • Choosing a course at university
  • Why university? The UCAS journey
  • How to write an excellent personal statement
  • Student life at Leeds Trinity University (delivered with our student ambassadors)
  • Student finance
  • Subject presentations available on request

Contact us by email on SROhello@leedstrinity.ac.uk  or chat with us on Unibuddy to request an Inspire presentation or workshop.

Each of these topics may be delivered as:

In school or college delivery:

  • 15-minute presentation e.g., for an assembly.
  • 45-minute interactive workshop.

Virtual delivery:

  • 30-minute interactive session.

Personal Statement feedback service

Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 4, 7, 8

This service is an opportunity for students to individually submit one draft of their UCAS personal statement to our Schools and Colleges Engagement team.

In return, students will receive feedback on their structure, relevance to the course as well as spelling, punctuation and grammar. To submit a personal statement, students must be applying for a course that the University offers, and feedback will be provided by email within five working days of submission.

This service is available throughout the year and personal statements can be submitted on the Personal Statement Review page.

Widening Participation

Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 7, 8

Post-16 Summer School

The Post-16 Summer School is our widening participation programme for young people in Year 12 / Year 1 of college who have the talent and drive to go to university, but who may need additional support with the application process and understanding of what is possible for them at university and beyond.

For more information, please see the Post-16 Summer School page.

Care Experienced Young People

We provide additional support for young people who are both in and leaving care and who are considering university. We offer an enhanced package of advice and guidance throughout their application process and university experience. We also provide a Care Leavers’ Bursary.

For more information, please see the care leavers page.

Pre-16 workshops and events

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

We have several opportunities available for pre-16 students, which include:

  • Year 10 HE Exploration Days will take place on our Main Campus in Horsforth for eligible cohorts over two weeks in May 2025.
  • Student life question and answer sessions with our Student Ambassadors. This can range from 20 to 45 minutes, streamed live or delivered in school.
  • Mock interview sessions in school.

To book or make an inquiry about pre-16 workshops and events please email SROhello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Teachers and advisers

Information evenings at your school or college

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 7, 8

We would love to support you by attending your progression, careers or parent information events to offer guidance to Year 12 / Year 1 college and Year 13 / Year 2 college students.

If you would like to discuss a visit to your school or college or a visit to the university, book a virtual meeting appointment in Microsoft Bookings with our Senior Student Recruitment Officer.

You can also send us an email: SROhello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Contact the Schools and Colleges Engagement team

If you would like to book any events, workshops, visits, or discuss anything at all, please contact us by the following: