Aimhigher
Explore routes into higher education
Aimhigher (formerly known as UniConnect) is a free service funded by the government. It helps young people – especially those from groups who are less likely to go to university – to explore routes into higher education as well as the benefits and realities.
It does this through partnerships between local universities, colleges, schools, employers and charities.
Aimhigher West Midlands works in partnership with University College Birmingham, University of Birmingham, Aston University, Birmingham City University and Worcester University.
Get in touch
If you are a school interested in taking part in the Aim Higher programme, please contact Katie Jones to see if you eligible to take part.
Support for teachers and schools
Aimhigher supports schools by running activities for young people, primarily in Years 7 to 11, to help them explore routes to higher education. Examples include:
- subject masterclasses
- targeted academic support for pupils
- summer schools, including UniFest
- themed in-school activities, as well as visit days
- activities with employers
- information, advice and guidance for careers advisers and services.
Support for young people and parents
Aimhigher helps young people make informed choices about their future education. Young people from Years 7 to 11 can take part in a range of activities, arranged through their school and Aimhigher local partnership, including:
- summer schools and campus visits
- events
- information, guidance, and advice
- subject masterclasses.
Plus:
- Aimhigher activities are entirely free, so parents do not need to pay for any activity.
- Partnerships employ trained and professional staff.
- Aimhigher is an impartial service, designed to help young people make the right decision for them.