Higher Education fair to go ahead

An event to help sixth form students prepare for life after school is set to go ahead thanks to the support of local students.

The Higher Education Fair, now in its 34th year, is normally attended by representatives from more than 70 universities and colleges, but this is not possible this year due to border restrictions.

However, 50 Manx student delegates have volunteered to man the stalls at this years occasion taking place at Ballakermeen High School on Thursday, July 23.

Meanwhile, Francesca Warren and Caitlin Allinson - former pupils of King Williams College and Ramsey Grammar School respectively - have set up a new social media site called Manx Uni-Verse.

The site aims to connect both current and future students to provide information and support.

Speaking about the new site, Francesca says: "We set up Manx Uni-Verse to help year 12 students make the most informed decisions they can about university.

"Having a physical fair is a fantastic opportunity for everyone looking at going to university, and we could not have done it without the incredible support of the Department for Education, Sport and Culture."

Headteacher at Ballakermeen High School, Adrienne Burnett, adds: "It is great to see the community coming together to help our current Year 12 students.

"Their efforts are a tremendous demonstration of the resilience of our younger generation."

The fair will take place in the sixth form centre at the high school on the day between 9.30am and 1pm.