Locations

IgnitED’s 5‑day summer programmes are held in three inspiring university locations in August 2026.

Based at Surrey, Portsmouth, and Brighton Universities, each programme offers young people the chance to experience a taste of campus life while taking part in hands‑on workshops, employer visits, and industry mentoring sessions.

Four days will be hosted at the university, featuring mentoring and sessions led by visiting professionals. One day is devoted to behind‑the‑scenes visits hosted at real-world industry settings. Each campus location has been carefully selected to offer a safe and supportive gateway into the world of work and higher education.

Modern glass building with curved architecture behind a green park with trees, benches, a pathway, and a pond.
Logo of University of Surrey featuring a stylized stag within a circle and the text 'University of Surrey' to the right.

Guildford

3-7th August 2026

With roots stretching back to 1891, the University of Surrey is home to over 16,000 students. Consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities, it is renowned for its strong industry connections, with more than 2,300 placement partners including global names such as Airbus, IBM, and McLaren.

The university also hosts the Surrey Research Park, where over 100 companies collaborate on innovation and technology. With standout departments in engineering, health sciences, and business, Surrey offers students a dynamic environment in the centre of Guildford that blends academic excellence with real‑world opportunity.


Travel: Guildford railway station is just a short 15 min walk from our venue on the Surrey campus, making travel easy and accessible.

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Outdoor courtyard in front of a modern glass and concrete building with a sign that reads "University of Portsmouth". There are small palm trees in wooden planters decorated with red, white, and blue bunting, with a few people sitting on green and white chairs.
University of Portsmouth logo with purple and black speech bubble design.

Northern Quarter

3-7th August 2026

Tracing its origins back to 1870, the University of Portsmouth now welcomes around 29,000 students across its two campuses in Portsmouth and London.

It has forged notable partnerships with organisations such as BAE Systems, and a wide range of industry collaborators. Portsmouth is nationally recognised for cutting edge creative facilities including its immersive reality studio, and is notable in criminology, law enforcement, and marine engineering.

Ranked third among modern universities for research power, Portsmouth is a hub of innovation and applied learning.

Travel: Portsmouth & Southsea railway station is within 15min walking distance of the university quarter, connecting students directly to region and across the South Coast.

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The University of Brighton building with a modern white geometric facade, large signage in front, and trees on the right.
University of Brighton logo with a star graphic.

Falmer, Brighton

10-14th August 2026

Founded in 1858 as the Brighton School of Art, the University of Brighton today hosts 17,000 students across three campuses.

Known for excellence in art, design, health sciences, and engineering, Brighton offers a creative and career‑focused environment. It has strong business and research links, including partnerships with NatWest supporting entrepreneurship and the Brighton and Sussex Medical School with the University of Sussex and NHS.

Brighton is recognised for its TEF Silver award in teaching quality and is ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions worldwide.

Travel: Falmer train station sits right on the campus, less than a five‑minute walk from the IgnitED building. From Falmer, regular services connect you to Brighton in just a few minutes and link easily to the wider region.

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