Lifelong Learning, The University of Sheffield

Are you aged 21 or over and thinking about university? Join our upcoming Discover Course:

📅Wednesday 29th April - running for 4 weeks on a Wednesday morning 10am to 2pm
📍Weston Park Museum
🤔The Discover course is designed for those that are thinking about returning to education and aims to build your confidence, give you a chance to take part in a range of activities and provide information, advice and guidance on topics such as how to apply to university and how to finance your studies.

Find out more and register: https://sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning/events/discover

Learn for Life Enterprise

The Discover course Discover is an award-winning short course, designed to inspire adults who haven’t been to university to progress with their learning.

We will be attending the Opportunity Sheffield Jobs Fair at Shirecliffe Community Centre on Thursday 16th April 10am to 12pm.

Come along for a chat about returning to education as a mature student and find out more about our foundation year degree courses. Our mature student ambassadors will be there to answer any questions you may have.

Are you interested in returning to education as a mature student?📚💻

Come along to our subject taster day to find out what studying as a mature student with us might be like.

📆Thursday 23rd April
⏰10am to 1:30pm
🗺️University of Sheffield, Students' Union

They'll be information talks, a choice of subject taster sessions followed by lunch and an optional campus tour.

Find out more and register:

Lifelong Learning subject taster day Are you interested in finding out about returning to education as a mature student? The University of Sheffield offers a wide range of degrees with a foundation year for mature students who don't have the standard university entry qualifications. So why not come along to our Lifelong Learning subjec...

Come along and chat to us in Meadowhall this week about our courses for mature students. Find us just outside Next and Primark 👋💬

Come along to the Jobs Far on Wednesday 20th January to chat to us about returning to education as a mature student!

Our Lifelong Learning ambassadors will be able to answer all your questions and give you an insight into what life as a mature student can be like here at Sheffield.

Add this date to your diary! 📢

Speak to local employers and training providers at our Jobs Fair next week, as well as our Employment Coaches who can help you with updating your CV, interview skills, and so much more.

Come along! Sheffield City Council
📌 Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10.30am-12.30pm
📌 The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8NL

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our Mature Student Open Evening tomorrow!

If you would like to come along and find out more about returning to education as a mature student at The University of Sheffield it isn't too late to register, find out more here 👇

https://sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning/events/ll-open-evening

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 27th November at the Opportunity Sheffield Job Fair at EIS - Sheffield. We will be there 10am to 2pm, drop in and chat to us about returning to education as mature student at the University of Sheffield!

Our next Jobs Fair is at the EIS - Sheffield on Thursday 27 November. Drop in between 10am to 2pm!

Employers in attendance will include:

Everyone Active
The Supply Register
Construction Skills People
The Suit Works
British Army
Bluebird Care Sheffield
Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

To find out more, visit our Pathways to Work website:
https://pathways-to-work.campaign.sheffield.gov.uk/events/sheffields-working-jobs-fair-english-institute-sport

We will be attending the Opportunity Sheffield Jobs Fair at EIS - Sheffield on Thursday 27th November. Drop in between 10am and 2pm and chat to us about returning to education as a mature student!

We offer Foundation Year courses for mature students, over the age of 21, with no traditional entry qualifications needed.

We hope to see you there!

Our next Jobs Fair is at the EIS - Sheffield on Thursday 27 November. Drop in between 10am to 2pm!

Employers in attendance will include:

Everyone Active
The Supply Register
Construction Skills People
The Suit Works
British Army
Bluebird Care Sheffield
Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

To find out more, visit our Pathways to Work website:
https://pathways-to-work.campaign.sheffield.gov.uk/events/sheffields-working-jobs-fair-english-institute-sport

Are you aged 21 or over and looking to return to education? Join us on Wednesday 3rd December at our Mature Student Open Evening to find out about returning to education as a mature student and the options available to you at The University of Sheffield. We will cover:

🎓Course options for mature students
💷Fees, funding and finance
📓Support for mature students
💻How to apply
🧑‍⚕️Routes into healthcare
🧑‍🎓Student stories

Register to attend now: https://sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning/events/ll-open-evening

Are you thinking about returning to education as a mature student? Join us at our Mature Student Open evening on Wednesday 3rd December 2025. You'll be able to find out about undergraduate courses for mature students, including our degrees with a foundation year, which don't require standard entry qualifications, support and financing your studies.

Find out more and register: www.sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning/events/ll-open-evening

Mature Student Open Evening If you are 21 or over, and are interested in finding out about studying for an undergraduate degree as a mature student, join us at our open evening event.What is it?A drop in event featuring a series of short talks and information stalls. Staff will be available from all University faculties and a....

We will be running our popular Discover 'Summer School' on 2nd July. If you are interested in our degrees with a foundation year for mature students, join us for a day of information sessions, group activities and subject tasters, all designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to consider University study. Register your interest at

The Discover course Discover is an award-winning short course, designed to inspire adults who haven’t been to university to progress with their learning.