Oxbridge roadshow in town (From Tewkesbury Admag)

Oxbridge roadshow in town

COTSWOLD A-level students can find out about life at Oxbridge when an admissions roadshow comes to Cheltenham Racecourse.

The conference on March 10 is a bid to demystify Oxford and Cambridge universities and encourage bright students from all backgrounds to think about applying for the universities.

Although admission is free, all tickets must be pre-booked by schools on behalf of pupils.

The conference will include information on courses, applications, admissions interviews, student finance and undergraduate life.

Elly Miller, schools and colleges liaison officer at the University of Cambridge, said: "We want to make sure that young people get the best quality information about applying to Oxford and Cambridge.

"The conference will provide that, while getting to meet current students and staff helps to dispel any misconceptions the participants may have."

Paul Teulon, who holds the same post at Oxford, said: "We want to push the message home that Oxford and Cambridge are open to everyone with the right academic talent."

Bookings can be made online at www.regionalconferences.org.uk.