13 & 14 November 2026 | Olympia, London

Get essential advice on supporting school leavers

Take a break and relax in the Parents’ & Advisors’ Lounge sponsored by Homes for Students, or listen to one of the dedicated talks for information, advice and guidance to help you support your school leaver(s) as they make the transition from school to college, university or an apprenticeship all at What University? & What Career? Live.

Topics covered include navigating the university application process, helping your students identify the right career path for them and more. Below is a sample timetable from the previous event, check back in soon for the updated version!

Friday 13 November

Time
Speaker
Title
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: Girls Are Investors
Title: Careers in investment management
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: Not Going to Uni
Title: What if I don't want to go to uni?
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: US - UK Fulbright Commission
Title: Supporting your student through the US admissions process
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path

Saturday 14 November

Time
Speaker
Title
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: Homes for Students
Title: Home away from home: Understanding your university living choices
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Speaker: The Sutton Trust
Title: Start your journey - how a Sutton Trust programme can help you
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: US-UK Fulbright Commission
Title: Supporting your student through the US admissions process
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Speaker: Homes for Students
Title: More than just a home - student accommodation made easy
Time: 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Speaker: Not Going to Uni
Title: What if I don't want to go to uni?