University Information Evenings

The Institute for Higher Education and Professional Insight is pleased to host University Information Evenings at Sevenoaks School.

UK University Applications Evening

Tuesday 13 May 2025, 19:30-21:00 Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks School

Sevenoaks School invited Lower Sixth Sevenoaks students, their parents, and local schools to an evening with Directors of Admissions from four leading UK universities: Bath, East Anglia, Exeter, and St Andrews.

• David Howells, Head of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Bath

• Alix Delany, Associate Director, Admissions and Applicant Engagement, University of East Anglia

• Katherine Lloyd-Clark, Associate Director (Student Access, Recruitment & Admissions), University of Exeter

• Ivar Møller, Deputy Director of Admissions, University of St Andrews

Our speakers provided expert guidance on:

• Choosing the right course and making your university application stand out.
• Navigating the changing landscape of higher education and graduate employment.
• Crafting a compelling personal statement with top tips and research strategies.
• Understanding degree structures, including placements, and the differences between the Scottish and English systems.

Oxford and Cambridge Information Evening

Wednesday 4 June 2025, 19:30-20:30 Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks School

This event hosted by Sevenoaks School covered everything you needed to know about making an application to either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. Lower Sixth Sevenoaks students and their parents, and local schools were invited to this evening.

A presentation on the application process was given by Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation at the University of Cambridge, and previously Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach at the University of Oxford (2006-2014).

The next Oxford and Cambridge Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026. More details will follow nearer the time.

Don’t miss these opportunities to gain knowledge and insight from top admissions leaders in the UK.