H.E. 4 Me: UniVerse

We invite Year 10-13 learners with care experience and their supporting adults to explore the pathways and support available to them at university across the West Midlands and beyond.

Our talks and workshops will help you learn about university, student finance, student life and the specific support available for those with care experience. You’ll also get a chance to talk to several West Midlands universities about their offers and opportunities for care-experienced students.

H.E. 4 Me: UniVerse is part of the H.E. 4 Me programme for learners with care experience. This event is free to attend and includes a buffet lunch. Please book if you'd like to attend.

Confirmed speakers

• Current Birmingham students (with care experience) will tell you more about their lifestyle at university
• Ahmar from Student Finance England will explain making an application as an independent student
• Scarlett from Propel will guide you through your Care Leaver Legal Status and the support you’re entitled to

Institutions in attendance

• Aston University
• Harper Adams
• Keele University
• University College Birmingham
• University of Nottingham
• University of Warrick
• University of Worcester
• Become - the charity for children in care and young care leavers
• Care Leavers Covenant - a national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently
• National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNCEL)