Event: 10/06/2026
Location: On Campus
Details: 2.30am – 7pm
Website link: Open Days | City of Glasgow College
The best way to decide if City is the place for you is to meet us at one of our Open Days. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our facilities and services, find out more about our courses and meet the staff who teach them, get advice on applying and ask all your burning questions and find out what life is like as a student at City.
Event: 14/03/2026
Location: On Campus
Details: 09.30am – 2pm
Website link: Open Days | City of Glasgow College
The best way to decide if City is the place for you is to meet us at one of our Open Days. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our facilities and services, find out more about our courses and meet the staff who teach them, get advice on applying and ask all your burning questions and find out what life is like as a student at City.
Location: On Campus
Details: 10.30 – 14.30
Booking link: Maritime Careers Open Event Tickets, Sat 7 Feb 2026 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
You can look around our world class facilities:
classrooms/workshops
marine engineering centre
halls of residence
And see demos in our:
environmental training pool
bridge simulators
engine room simulators
You will be able to talk to our tutors and listen to our current students talk about their experiences. You’ll also be able to meet the Head of Campus, Head of Maritime and the progress tutors you’ll work closely with.
We’ll also have a number of sponsoring companies here for you to talk to about gaining sponsorship for your studies. With career paths in nautical science (deck), marine engineering and electro-technical, there’s something for everyone!
We look forward to welcoming you on campus!
PLEASE BOOK ONE PLACE PER GROUP. YOU DO NOT NEED A TICKET FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL.
Saturday 14th March 2026
On-Campus Open Day
9.30am – 3pm
Booking link: Book Your On-Campus Open Day | Southampton Solent University
Information link: https://www.solent.ac.uk/open-days/cadetship-open-days#8686e37c-a959-48fd-984b-a9c73288ec82
Our careers in maritime on-campus open day will give you an insight into what a career in the maritime industry has to offer, and the training programmes to qualify as a ship’s navigation (deck), engineer or electro-technical officer in the Merchant Navy and on superyachts.
Many of the major British shipping companies and recruitment and training companies who recruit cadets will be available to give information about the career opportunities they offer. Our teaching staff are also on hand to talk about the academic side of training.
You’ll also be able to tour our campus and residences, join a variety of general presentations and speak to our teams about accommodation options, applying and enrolling, student support, funding and much more!
The programme of events will be sent to you in advance.
Location: South Shields Marine School, Grosvenor Road, South Shields, NE33 3EN
Time: 10am-2pm
Register here
Embark on an extraordinary journey and explore a world of possibilities at our next Open Day!
Join us on Saturday 25th April 2026, 10am to 2pm, for an immersive experience into careers at sea and life in the Merchant Navy.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Training Programmes: Discover our comprehensive training programmes tailored to set you on the course for success. From our Pre-Cadetship school leavers programme, to sponsored Cadetships in Navigation, Marine Engineering, or Electro-Technical fields, we’ve got the roadmap for your maritime career.
Meet the Crew: Chat with maritime experts and current students who will share their personal experiences and insights of navigating a successful career in the Merchant Navy.
Global Opportunities: Learn about the huge range of opportunities awaiting you on the high seas. Whether you’re a school leaver or seeking a new career path, our Open Day will guide you on charting your course to a rewarding future.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals from a range of shipping companies who can help steer you towards a successful maritime career.
Explore Safety Training: Our Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre (MOST) has extensive facilities that have been developed to emulate the most realistic offshore environments, including our environmental pool, fire safety centre, and seamanship hall, preparing all of our students for life at sea.