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Teachers Together

Teachers Together Conference

The Teachers Together Conference brings together Scottish state school teachers, FE colleagues, SDS advisers, and DYW coordinators to explore how we can collectively strengthen support for learners across Scotland who aspire to study at highly competitive universities.

This year’s event places a special focus on the Access ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø programme and its four pillars:

  • Discover
  • Explore
  • Experience
  • Achieve

Across two days, you will have the chance to:

  • Gain insights into contextual admissions and widening access pathways.
  • Explore a range of academic outreach opportunities across subjects.
  • Learn from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø staff, practitioners, and students.
  • Build networks with colleagues across sectors.
  • Experience the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campus and student environment first-hand.

 

Conference Objectives

  • Provide clear, up‑to‑date understanding of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’ Access programmes.
  • Build knowledge of outreach opportunities available to schools and colleges.
  • Equip educators with practical strategies to support pupils applying to universities.
  • Strengthen collaboration across Scotland’s widening participation landscape.

Catering & Hospitality

  • All meals and coffee breaks are provided throughout the event.
  • Breakfast for residential delegates is served at Agnes Blackadder Hall.
  • The conference dinner will take place at Forgan’s Restaurant on 24 June.
  • Accommodation has been arranged for eligible delegates on 23, 24, and 25 June (based on travel distance and availability).

 

If you have any questions please contact us at schools.access@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Supporting Teachers and Advisers

At the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø we are committed to supporting teachers and advisors in Scotland to help their young people make the best possible choices regarding their further study.

We can offer sessions for staff and pupils, giving an overview of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø specifically as well as general information, advice and guidance on making competitive UCAS applications. 

In addition to information sessions, we can visit schools or arrange small group visits to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and would be happy to discuss these options with you. If you would like to discuss available opportunities for your learners at the University of St Andrews, please do not hesitate to contact us at schools.access@st-andrews.ac.uk.

If you are a Teacher, Advisor, DYW, or SDS Coordinator, you may also find the information on our Apply from Scotland webpages of interest.

If you have any questions please contact us at schools.access@st-andrews.ac.uk.