Lifelong Learning, The University of Sheffield

03/09/2026

Come along and chat to us at Sheffield Town Hall on Tuesday 8th September to find out more about our foundation year degrees for mature students.

FACES Sheffield City Council's Family Adult Community Education Service

02/06/2026

Are you aged 21 or over and thinking about university? Join us at our Lifelong Learning subject taster day!

📅Tuesday 23rd June 10am to 2pm
📍The Wave, The University of Sheffield, 2 Whitham Road, Sheffield S10 2AH
🤔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 subject taster day and find out more about what studying as a mature student with us might be like?

Find out more and register now:

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...

22/04/2026

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

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

15/04/2026

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.

31/03/2026

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:

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...

18/02/2026

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

16/01/2026

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

02/12/2025

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

25/11/2025

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

20/11/2025

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