Outreach events 2025/26

At LJMU, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to access higher education and outreach events aim to inspire students and support them in making informed decisions about their future.

We offer a range of engaging activities designed to inspire students when it comes to their university options. These include subject taster sessions, campus visits and free residentials. These interactions provide hands-on experiences to help students make the right choice for them.

If you are a teacher or careers advisor and would like to book a session, please complete the form on our Inspiring students to progress webpage.

Explore our events

Available throughout the year

Interactive Journalism and Sports Journalism workshops.

To book a session, please email the Outreach team.

Higher Education Exhibitions

As well as attending school and college events, LJMU will be represented at higher education exhibitions across the country over the coming months.

These events organised by UCAS and UK University Search provide an opportunity to ask questions to staff about all that LJMU and studying in Liverpool has to offer.

UCAS events calendar UK University Search events

Subject taster days and events

Our taster days offer sixth form and FE college students the opportunity to learn more about their subject of interest, view our fantastic facilities and engage with academic staff and current students.

How do I find out more and book a place?

Scroll down to the subject you are interested in to find our more information or to book your place via the link or email address provided.

What if the subject I am interested in is not listed or I have a general question?

Email outreach@ljmu.ac.uk if you are a teacher interested in a specific subject taster or if you would like to find out more information about Outreach activities at LJMU.

Find out more about our campus tours and open days. 

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Environmental Health Workshops available to students in Year 7 onwards

School of Public and Allied Health 

January to July 2026:

Available Tuesday and Friday

On campus at LJMU or in schools and colleges across Liverpool City Region, our Environmental Health academics are available to deliver interactive scenario workshops and presentations including:

• Zombie Apocalypse | Workplace Accident Investigation
• The world is on fire: dealing with climate change
• The story of epidemiology: John Snow and the Board Street pump
• Liverpool: the home of Environmental Health
• Food allergens | Food safety |Housing and health | The next pandemic and more
• Email outreach@ljmu.ac.uk if you have a question you would like to make a booking with the Environmental Health team. 

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Get into Nursing with LJMU - an interactive taste of nursing

For students in Year 10+

School of Nursing and Advanced Practice

2026 dates

9.30am to 12.30pm

For students interested in Adult, Mental Health or Child Nursing, or a New Dual Field Nursing programme. Students will discover more about our programmes, the role of a nurse and course entry requirements.

Interactive sessions are based around personal statement support for sixth form students, practising psychometric testing questions we use in our selection process, interview tips and practise at our clinical simulation suites.

Register for a Nursing taster day

Email Mariama Balde Djaura if you have any questions regarding this taster day.   

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Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science Degree Taster Day

Wednesday 15 and Wednesday 22 April
10am to 2.30pm

Join us on our Byrom Street Campus on April 15 and April 22 between 10am to 2.30pm to experience the exciting science of our Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science degree programme.

During the visit you will get to meet the diverse programme team who will help you understand how drugs and cosmetic products are designed, formulated, and manufactured. You will get to meet a range of diverse scientists working in this dynamic field who undertake teaching and research at Liverpool John Moores University.

During the visit you will experience several hands-on sessions focussing on key topics. Examples being drug design, analytical techniques for ensuring drug and cosmetics ingredients are safe and effective, and the scientific methods that enable drugs to be formulated as different delivery systems (for example, drugs formulated as tablets, or skin formulations like ointments), and cosmetic components designed into appropriate product (for example, gels).

Finally, you will also get to meet our current students, ask them questions about the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science programme, including the opportunity to spend a year in industry as part of your studies with us.

Contact Dave Leigh to book on to the event or for any queries

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Media and Creative Industries Taster Day for Year 12 Students

Wednesday 6 May 2026
9.30am to 2.30pm

Participate in two interactive taster sessions of your choice from the below options.

• Drama - redesigned as Performance and Production
• Film Studies
• Journalism
• Media Production
• Sports Journalism

Book your place on our Media and Creative Industries Taster Day

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Product Design Engineering show

Wednesday 13, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2026
10am to 2pm
City Campus, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF

Come along and meet staff and students from the Product Design Engineering Course. Find out about uni life, the course, placements and career opportunities. School groups and individual students are welcome, but booking is required.

Student visit invitation

In conjunction with the Product Design Engineering Show, we are delighted to invite school and college students to visit Liverpool John Moores University. This visit is a great chance to experience university life and learn what Product Design Engineering is all about. Throughout the day, you can explore a variety of student projects and final-year work that show creativity, technical ability, and innovative problem-solving. The displays include practical design solutions, prototypes, and development work that demonstrate how ideas grow from early concepts to finished products. Staff and current students will be available to talk about:

• the structure and content of the course
• entry requirements and application guidance
• facilities and workshops
• placement opportunities, industry links and career pathways
• what it is like to study and live as a university student

The visit is relaxed and informative, giving students plenty of time to ask questions, explore the exhibition, and get a clear idea of university life and future career options.

To reserve a place or to request further information, please email Dave Leigh.

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Psychology Taster Day

Year 12 and Year 13 students

10am to 2pm
City Campus, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF

Monday 8 June 2026
Thursday 11 June 2026
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Thursday 18 June 2026
Monday 22 June 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026 

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Sport Taster Day

Year 12 and Year 13 students

9:30am to 2pm, Tom Reilly Building

Day One: Thursday 11 June 2026

Day Two: Thursday 18 June 2026